Hugh East, baseball player, 1941-1943

Hugh East

Born: 7/7/1919 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 11/2/1981 in Charleston, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-13 | Final Game: 1943-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Gordon Hugh East

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Biography

Hugh East, born in 1919, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1941 to 1943. East made his mark in the early 1940s, a period marked by the challenges of World War II, which affected many players' careers and the overall landscape of Major League Baseball. During his time in the league, he played for a brief yet notable stretch, contributing to the game amid a time of significant change and uncertainty. Over the course of his career, East compiled a record of 2-6 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4. He recorded a total of 27 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge batters despite a limited number of opportunities on the mound. While he did not register any saves, East's role as a pitcher during this era reflected the struggles many athletes faced, balancing their sporting careers with the demands of a nation at war. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, were a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a turbulent time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 6 19 8 1 0 0 63.3 85 38 5 41 27 5.40 0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 47.3% 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
1941 NY1 NL 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 15.7 19 6 9 4 3.45 3.94 (+12%) -32.0
1942 NY1 NL 0 2 4 1 0 0 0 7.3 15 8 7 2 9.82 — 0.0
1943 NY1 NL 1 3 13 5 1 0 0 40.3 51 24 25 21 5.36 3.50 (-53%) -1277.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 24 4 4 1 0 1 3 0 3 8 0.167 0.259 0.333 0.593 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.593 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 13.3% 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
1941 NY1 NL 2 9 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1942 NY1 NL 4 2 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 2 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1943 NY1 NL 17 13 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.077 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 19 0 2 10 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 NY1 P 2 0 2 3 1 0
1942 NY1 P 4 0 0 2 0 0
1943 NY1 P 13 0 0 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 19