Hugh Campbell

Born: 1846 in Ireland

Died: 3/1/1881 in Newark, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1873-04-28 | Final Game: 1873-07-23

Full name: Hugh F. Campbell

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Biography

Hugh Campbell, born in 1846, was a pitcher in Major League Baseball whose career spanned a brief but impactful period from 1873 to 1873. Playing during the early days of professional baseball, Campbell showcased his skills in an era that was still defining its identity, transitioning from the informal play of the 19th century to a more structured competition. He made his mark as a member of the National Association, where he took to the mound for a total of 18 games. Throughout his season, Campbell compiled a record of 2 wins and 16 losses, demonstrating the challenges faced by pitchers in a developing league. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.95, reflecting his ability to keep runs in check despite the difficulties that often accompany high-pressure situations. Over the course of his career, he recorded 7 strikeouts, underscoring his role as a competitive pitcher in a time when the game was still evolving. Although his time in the league was short and his statistics may not fully capture his contributions, Hugh Campbell remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry from its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 16 19 18 18 0 0 165.0 251 54 6 8 7 2.95 0

Career ERA 2.95 vs. league average 3.40 across their career seasons — 13.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1873 ELI 2 16 19 18 18 0 0 165.0 251 54 8 7 2.95 3.40 (+13%) -1018.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 86 9 13 0 1 0 7 1 1 1 0.151 0.161 0.174 0.335 -636.0

Career AVG .151 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career OBP .161 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.

Career SLG .174 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.335 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 49.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1873 ELI 20 86 9 13 0 1 0 7 1 1 1 0.151 .290 (-48%) .304 (-47%) .357 (-51%) .661 (-49%) -636.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 2 2 1 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 19 0 6 43 16 0
SS 1 0 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1873 ELI 2B 1 0 2 2 1 0
1873 ELI OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1873 ELI P 19 0 6 43 16 0
1873 ELI SS 1 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 19
Second Base 1
Shortstop 1
Right Field 1