Keith Hughes, baseball player, 1987-1993

Keith Hughes

Born: 9/12/1963 in Bryn Mawr, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-05-19 | Final Game: 1993-05-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Keith Wills Hughes

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Biography

Keith Hughes, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He played from 1987 until his retirement on May 20, 1993, participating in a total of 93 games over his career. Known for his versatility as a position player, Hughes showcased his skills across various roles on the field, although his offensive contributions were modest. He recorded 41 hits, including 2 home runs and 24 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .204. His ability to contribute on the base paths was reflected in his lone stolen base. Hughes played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to evolve with the advent of power hitting and an increasing emphasis on offensive statistics. Despite not achieving the lofty numbers that some of his contemporaries did, his time in the league was significant for his perseverance and dedication to the game. Although often overshadowed by more prominent stars, Hughes’ career serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the fabric of baseball during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
93 201 18 41 6 2 2 24 1 23 44 0.204 0.286 0.284 0.570 -390.8

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .284 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 21.1% 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
1987 NYY AL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 PHI NL 37 76 8 20 2 0 0 10 0 7 11 0.263 .262 (avg) .331 (+1%) .415 (-30%) .746 (-17%) 0.0
1988 BAL AL 41 108 10 21 4 2 2 14 1 16 27 0.194 .254 (-24%) .317 (-8%) .377 (-14%) .695 (-11%) -203.5
1990 NYN NL 8 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1993 CIN NL 3 4 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
OF 57 44 90 4 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 PHI OF 19 15 26 0 1 0
1988 BAL OF 31 29 59 4 2 2
1990 NYN OF 5 0 5 0 0 0
1993 CIN OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 19
Center Field 1
Right Field 37
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 NYN NL $105,000
1987 NYA AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $167,500