Hughie Critz, baseball player, 1924-1935

Hughie Critz

Born: 9/17/1900 in Starkville, MS, USA

Died: 1/10/1980 in Greenwood, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-05-31 | Final Game: 1935-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 147 lbs

Full name: Hugh Melville Critz

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Biography

Hughie Critz was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1924 to 1935. Born in 1900, Critz made a name for himself with his consistent hitting and reliable fielding. Over the course of 1,478 games, he accumulated 1,591 hits, achieving a batting average of .268. His offensive contributions included 38 home runs and 531 runs batted in (RBIs), while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 97 stolen bases. Critz played during a transitional era in baseball, moving from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive output, and he adapted his game to fit the evolving style. Known for his versatility and defensive skills, he made significant contributions to the teams he played for, including the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Giants. His ability to perform in various infield positions, along with his steady batting, solidified his legacy as a key player of his time. Critz's impact on the game is remembered not only through his statistics but also through his embodiment of the grit and determination that characterized baseball during the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1478 5930 832 1591 195 95 38 531 97 289 257 0.268 0.303 0.352 0.656 -14839.1

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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
1924 CIN NL 102 413 67 133 15 14 3 35 19 19 18 0.322 .283 (+13%) .345 (+2%) .389 (+15%) .734 (+9%) 541.3
1925 CIN NL 144 541 74 150 14 8 2 51 13 34 17 0.277 .288 (-4%) .349 (-8%) .407 (-16%) .756 (-12%) -1403.9
1926 CIN NL 155 607 96 164 24 14 3 79 7 39 25 0.270 .279 (-3%) .345 (-8%) .390 (-5%) .735 (-7%) -1003.4
1927 CIN NL 113 396 50 110 10 8 4 49 7 16 18 0.278 .282 (-2%) .344 (-11%) .392 (-5%) .736 (-8%) -717.5
1928 CIN NL 153 641 95 190 21 11 5 52 18 37 24 0.296 .280 (+6%) .342 (-2%) .395 (-2%) .737 (-2%) -378.2
1929 CIN NL 107 425 55 105 17 9 1 50 9 27 21 0.247 .289 (-15%) .353 (-17%) .415 (-19%) .769 (-18%) -1673.5
1930 CIN NL 28 104 15 24 3 2 0 11 1 6 6 0.231 .293 (-21%) .354 (-23%) .429 (-31%) .784 (-27%) -521.7
1930 NY1 NL 124 558 93 148 17 11 4 50 7 24 26 0.265 .293 (-10%) .354 (-17%) .429 (-17%) .784 (-17%) -521.7
1931 NY1 NL 66 238 33 69 7 2 4 17 4 8 17 0.290 .276 (+5%) .338 (-7%) .388 (avg) .726 (-4%) -204.0
1932 NY1 NL 151 659 90 182 32 7 2 50 3 34 27 0.276 .275 (avg) .335 (-7%) .391 (-9%) .726 (-8%) -1183.6
1933 NY1 NL 133 558 68 137 18 5 2 33 4 23 24 0.246 .270 (-9%) .329 (-15%) .377 (-19%) .707 (-17%) -1944.1
1934 NY1 NL 137 571 77 138 17 1 6 40 3 19 24 0.242 .278 (-13%) .340 (-21%) .392 (-22%) .733 (-22%) -2583.7
1935 NY1 NL 65 219 19 41 0 3 2 14 2 3 10 0.187 .279 (-33%) .342 (-42%) .399 (-39%) .742 (-41%) -1674.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 22 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.136

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1933 WS NY1 5 22 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.136

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1453 0 3446 5138 231 960
SS 2 0 5 7 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 CIN 2B 96 0 229 357 27 58
1924 CIN SS 1 0 4 1 1 2
1925 CIN 2B 144 0 340 542 27 96
1926 CIN 2B 155 0 357 588 18 107
1927 CIN 2B 113 0 239 388 20 69
1928 CIN 2B 153 0 333 497 25 124
1929 CIN 2B 106 0 210 395 16 72
1929 CIN SS 1 0 1 6 1 0
1930 CIN 2B 28 0 52 97 2 17
1930 NY1 2B 124 0 346 413 22 88
1931 NY1 2B 54 0 139 164 5 27
1932 NY1 2B 151 0 392 471 23 94
1933 NY1 2B 133 0 316 541 16 87
1934 NY1 2B 137 0 353 510 19 90
1935 NY1 2B 59 0 140 175 11 31

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1452
Shortstop 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mississippi State University Mississippi State MS 1919, 1920

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1929 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 5.0 80 0
1928 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 37.0 80 0
1926 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 60.0 80 0