Bobby Hughes

Born: 3/10/1971 in Burbank, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-04-02 | Final Game: 1999-08-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 237 lbs

Full name: Robert E. Hughes

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Biography

Bobby Hughes, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2004. Serving primarily as a position player, Hughes played a total of 133 games over the course of his career, in which he recorded 76 hits, 12 home runs, and 37 RBIs. With a batting average of .238, he showcased a blend of power and versatility, contributing to his teams during his tenure. He also demonstrated speed on the bases with 1 stolen base, reflecting the era's increasing emphasis on athleticism and dynamic play. Hughes' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the rise of power hitters and the ongoing evolution of player conditioning and training. While not achieving the superstar status of some contemporaries, his contributions to the game were significant in their own right, providing depth and resilience to the rosters he was part of. After his playing days concluded in 1999, Hughes left behind a legacy as a determined player who embodied the spirit of competition inherent in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
133	319	38	76	9	2	12	37	1	21	82	0.238	0.287	0.392	0.678	-712.8

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.678 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
1998	MIL	NL	85	218	28	50	7	2	9	29	1	16	54	0.229	.266 (-14%)	.335 (-15%)	.420 (-4%)	.755 (-9%)	-424.3
1999	MIL	NL	48	101	10	26	2	0	3	8	0	5	28	0.257	.271 (-5%)	.344 (-15%)	.433 (-16%)	.778 (-15%)	-288.5