Jay Hughes

Born: 1/22/1874 in Sacramento, CA, USA

Died: 6/2/1924 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-04-18 | Final Game: 1902-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: RWeight: 185 lbs

Full name: James H. Hughes

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Biography

Jay Hughes was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, showcasing his talents from 1898 to 1902. Born in 1874, Hughes made a significant mark in the league with a career record of 83 wins and 40 losses, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound. He finished his career with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.02 and achieved a total of 363 strikeouts, underscoring his ability to neutralize opposing batters. While he did not record any saves during his playing years, his role as a starting pitcher was crucial in an era that valued pitching endurance and skill. Hughes played during a transformative time in baseball, where the game was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and the growing popularity of the sport. His performance contributed to the competitive landscape of the league and helped set the stage for future generations of pitchers. With a career spanning four seasons, Hughes left an enduring legacy as a reliable arm in the early days of professional baseball, remembered for his contributions to the game during a pivotal period in its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
83 40 134 128 111 8 0 1088.0 1004 365 16 375 363 3.02 0

Career ERA 3.02 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 13.9% better 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
1898 BLN NL 23 12 38 35 31 5 0 300.7 268 107 100 81 3.20 3.59 (+11%) 180.5
1899 BRO NL 28 6 35 35 30 3 0 291.7 250 87 119 99 2.68 3.85 (+30%) -357.5
1901 BRO NL 17 12 31 29 24 0 0 250.7 265 91 102 96 3.27 3.49 (+6%) -1284.2
1902 BRO NL 15 10 30 29 26 0 0 245.0 221 80 54 87 2.94 3.17 (+7%) 1835.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
149 452 67 99 17 9 3 55 2 39 76 0.219 0.284 0.316 0.600 -999.9

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 12.3% 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
1898 BLN NL 52 164 23 37 7 4 2 20 0 12 27 0.226 .270 (-17%) .333 (-15%) .347 (+2%) .680 (-7%) -244.2
1899 BRO NL 35 107 17 27 4 2 0 14 1 12 16 0.252 .282 (-11%) .343 (-5%) .366 (-11%) .710 (-8%) -137.6
1901 BRO NL 31 91 16 16 2 0 0 8 1 8 13 0.176 .271 (-35%) .326 (-26%) .359 (-45%) .686 (-36%) -515.0
1902 BRO NL 31 90 11 19 4 3 1 13 0 7 20 0.211 .266 (-21%) .321 (-14%) .343 (+3%) .665 (-5%) -103.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 16 0 21 3 1 1
P 134 0 86 287 28 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1898 BLN OF 15 0 20 2 1 1
1898 BLN P 38 0 29 78 11 1
1899 BRO P 35 0 19 74 7 4
1901 BRO P 31 0 18 66 6 5
1902 BRO OF 1 0 1 1 0 0
1902 BRO P 30 0 20 69 4 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 134
Left Field 1
Center Field 10
Right Field 5