Hugh Canavan

Born: 5/13/1897 in Worcester, MA, USA

Died: 9/4/1967 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-04-23 | Final Game: 1918-07-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Hugh Edward Canavan

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Biography

Hugh Canavan was a professional baseball player born in 1897, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief stint from April 23, 1918, to July 25, 1918. As a position player, Canavan's career was marked by limited opportunities, as he appeared in only 16 games. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 2 hits, leading to a batting average of .095. He contributed 1 run batted in but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his time in the majors. Canavan's career unfolded during the tumultuous period of World War I, which impacted many aspects of American life, including professional sports. Players like Canavan often faced challenges due to the war, as many athletes were enlisted or drafted into military service. Although his time on the field was short, Canavan remains a part of baseball history, representing the era's unique blend of athleticism and national service.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	4	11	3	3	0	0	46.7	70	33	0	15	18	6.36	0

Career ERA 6.36 vs. league average 2.83 across their career seasons — 125.0% worse 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
1918	BSN	NL	0	4	11	3	3	0	0	46.7	70	33	15	18	6.36	2.83 (-125%)	25.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	21	2	2	1	0	0	1	0	3	4	0.095	0.208	0.143	0.351	0.0

Career AVG .095 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 62.7% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.351 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 45.6% 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
1918	BSN	NL	16	21	2	2	1	0	0	1	0	3	4	0.095	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	3	0	1	0
P	11	0	0	20	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1918	BSN	OF	2	0	3	0	1	0
1918	BSN	P	11	0	0	20	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11
Left Field	2