Jim Hughes, baseball player, 1952-1957

Jim Hughes

Born: 3/21/1923 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 8/13/2001 in Palos Heights, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-09-13 | Final Game: 1957-08-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James Robert Hughes

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Biography

Jim Hughes was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1923, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1952 until his retirement in 1957. Throughout his career, Hughes played with a competitive spirit that reflected the dynamic nature of the post-war era in baseball, a time when the game was evolving with new strategies and increasing popularity. He concluded his playing days with a record of 15 wins and 13 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 3.83. His ability to close out games was notable, as he accumulated 39 saves, showcasing his effectiveness as a reliable relief pitcher. Hughes was known for his resilience on the mound, striking out a total of 165 batters during his career. His contributions were significant during an era characterized by the emergence of powerful hitters and the need for pitchers to adapt. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Hughes’ performance and skill set made him a valuable asset to his teams. His legacy is a testament to the hard-working pitchers of his time, who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 13 172 1 0 0 39 296.0 278 126 30 152 165 3.83 0

Career ERA 3.83 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — near 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
1952 BRO NL 2 1 6 0 0 0 0 18.7 16 3 11 8 1.45 3.70 (+61%) 188.0
1953 BRO NL 4 3 48 0 0 0 9 85.7 80 33 41 49 3.47 4.14 (+16%) 673.6
1954 BRO NL 8 4 60 0 0 0 24 86.7 76 31 44 58 3.22 3.90 (+17%) 584.1
1955 BRO NL 0 2 24 0 0 0 6 42.7 41 20 19 20 4.22 4.00 (-5%) -1953.8
1956 BRO NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 12.0 10 7 4 8 5.25 3.96 (-32%) -397.5
1956 CHC NL 1 3 25 1 0 0 0 45.3 43 26 30 20 5.16 3.96 (-30%) -
1957 CHW AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.0 12 6 3 2 10.80 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
172 53 6 9 1 0 0 2 0 0 8 0.170 0.170 0.189 0.358 0.0

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career OBP .170 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.

Career SLG .189 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 51.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.358 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 50.2% 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
1952 BRO NL 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1953 BRO NL 48 14 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1954 BRO NL 60 16 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1955 BRO NL 24 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 BRO NL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 CHC NL 25 7 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1957 CHW AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1953 WS BRO 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 4.0 3 1 1 3 2.25

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1953 WS BRO 0 0 1 0 0 4.0 3 1 1 3 2.25

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 172 1 16 34 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 BRO P 6 0 0 1 0 0
1953 BRO P 48 0 8 9 0 0
1954 BRO P 60 0 4 10 2 1
1955 BRO P 24 0 2 8 1 1
1956 BRO P 5 0 1 0 0 0
1956 CHN P 25 1 1 5 0 2
1957 CHA P 4 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 172