Ed Hughes, baseball player, 1902-1906

Ed Hughes

Born: 10/5/1880 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 10/11/1927 in McHenry, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-08-29 | Final Game: 1906-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Edward John Hughes

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Biography

Ed Hughes was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, specifically from 1902 until 1906. Born in 1880, Hughes carved out a niche in the game during a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Throughout his career, he was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and his ability to manage challenging game situations. Hughes finished his career with a record of 3-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.78. Over his time in the majors, he recorded 11 strikeouts, showcasing a modest ability to miss bats during an era when pitchers often relied more on control and movement than sheer velocity. Despite not being a high-profile player, his contributions to the teams he played for during those formative years of baseball history reflect the resilience and determination common among players of that era. Hughes's career, while brief, is a testament to the many individuals who played pivotal roles in the development of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 2 8 4 2 0 0 43.3 53 23 0 12 11 4.78 0

Career ERA 4.78 vs. league average 2.75 across their career seasons — 73.9% 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
1905 BOS AL 3 2 6 4 2 0 0 33.3 38 17 9 8 4.59 2.82 (-63%) -105.5
1906 BOS AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 10.0 15 6 3 3 5.40 2.68 (-102%) -0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 21 2 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 9 0.190 0.190 0.190 0.381 0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 41.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.381 vs. league average 0.638 across their career seasons — 40.3% 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
1902 CHW AL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1905 BOS AL 6 14 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1906 BOS AL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1 0 5 2 2 0
P 8 4 0 8 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 CHA C 1 0 5 2 2 0
1905 BOS P 6 4 0 5 5 0
1906 BOS P 2 0 0 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 8
Catcher 1