Hugh High

Born: 10/24/1887 in Pottstown, PA, USA

Died: 11/16/1962 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-11 | Final Game: 1918-05-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Hugh Jenkins High

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Biography

Hugh High was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1913 to 1918. Born in 1887, High made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era and embracing more offensive strategies. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in 516 games throughout his career. High was known for his speed on the basepaths, evidenced by his 56 stolen bases, which contributed to his overall impact in the game. Over his career, High amassed 386 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .25. He recorded 3 home runs and drove in 123 runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's offense in various ways. While not a superstar, High's consistent performance and versatility made him a valuable player during his time, reflecting the changing dynamics of baseball in the early 20th century. His contributions to the game remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
516	1546	176	386	54	21	3	123	56	212	168	0.250	0.345	0.318	0.662	1429.1

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.652 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
1913	DET	AL	87	183	18	42	6	1	0	16	6	28	24	0.230	.259 (-12%)	.325 (+3%)	.345 (-21%)	.670 (-9%)	-196.6
1914	DET	AL	84	184	25	49	5	3	0	17	7	26	21	0.266	.255 (+4%)	.322 (+13%)	.339 (-4%)	.661 (+4%)	232.2
1915	NYY	AL	119	427	51	110	19	7	1	43	22	62	47	0.258	.250 (+3%)	.318 (+12%)	.332 (+3%)	.651 (+7%)	737.7
1916	NYY	AL	116	377	44	99	13	4	1	28	13	47	44	0.263	.248 (+6%)	.314 (+11%)	.326 (avg)	.640 (+5%)	519.4
1917	NYY	AL	103	365	37	86	11	6	1	19	8	48	31	0.236	.248 (-5%)	.312 (+5%)	.323 (-5%)	.635 (avg)	136.4
1918	NYY	AL	7	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0