Hughie Hearne, baseball player, 1901-1903

Hughie Hearne

Born: 4/18/1873 in Troy, NY, USA

Died: 9/22/1932 in Troy, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-08-29 | Final Game: 1903-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Hugh Joseph Hearne

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Biography

Hughie Hearne was a professional baseball player born in 1873, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1903. As a position player, Hearne participated in 94 games during his career, showcasing a solid batting average of .283. His offensive contributions included 83 hits and 35 runs batted in, although he did not hit any home runs throughout his time in the league. Additionally, he demonstrated some speed on the bases, recording 5 stolen bases. Playing in the early 1900s, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball, Hearne's performance reflected the evolving nature of the game. While he may not have been a power hitter, his ability to consistently get on base and contribute to his team's offensive efforts positioned him as a valuable player during his brief career. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, his .283 batting average remains a testament to his hitting prowess within the context of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
94 293 31 83 13 2 0 35 5 19 27 0.283 0.335 0.341 0.677 94.6

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.677 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — near 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
1901 BRO NL 2 5 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1902 BRO NL 66 231 22 65 10 0 0 28 3 16 19 0.281 .266 (+5%) .321 (+4%) .343 (-6%) .665 (-1%) 18.1
1903 BRO NL 26 57 8 16 3 2 0 4 2 3 8 0.281 .261 (+7%) .316 (+3%) .345 (+17%) .662 (+10%) 76.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 4 0 0 0
C 84 0 371 97 17 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 BRO C 2 0 4 3 0 0
1902 BRO C 65 0 298 67 13 7
1903 BRO 1B 2 0 4 0 0 0
1903 BRO C 17 0 69 27 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 84
First Base 2