Luke Hughes, baseball player, 2010-2012

Luke Hughes

Born: 8/2/1984 in Perth, WA, Australia

MLB Debut: 2010-04-28 | Final Game: 2012-04-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Luke Trevor Hughes

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Biography

Luke Hughes, born in 1984, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2012. Primarily serving as a position player, Hughes played a total of 106 games during his career. He was known for his versatility on the field and contributed both offensively and defensively for the teams he played for. Over the course of his MLB tenure, Hughes recorded 69 hits, which included 8 home runs and 33 runs batted in, while finishing with a batting average of .218. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases. Hughes' career unfolded during a time when the league was witnessing a shift towards more power hitting and advanced analytics. Despite not achieving standout statistics, he provided valuable depth to his teams and demonstrated the ability to adapt to various roles. His journey through the majors reflected the challenges faced by many players in a competitive environment, and he remains a notable figure for his contributions during his playing years. After retiring in 2012, Hughes left an imprint on the game as a reminder of the determination and perseverance required to succeed at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 317 32 69 12 0 8 33 4 24 92 0.218 0.277 0.331 0.609 -670.5

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 15.9% 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
2010 MIN AL 2 7 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0.286 — — — — 0.0
2011 MIN AL 96 287 31 64 12 0 7 30 3 24 79 0.223 .255 (-13%) .320 (-10%) .399 (-15%) .719 (-13%) -670.5
2012 MIN AL 4 10 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2012 OAK AL 4 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.077 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 37 31 288 13 1 26
2B 40 36 84 115 3 25
3B 20 18 13 37 5 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 MIN 3B 2 2 0 4 0 1
2011 MIN 1B 36 30 278 13 1 26
2011 MIN 2B 37 34 79 108 2 25
2011 MIN 3B 13 12 10 27 2 2
2012 MIN 1B 1 1 10 0 0 0
2012 MIN 2B 3 2 5 7 1 0
2012 MIN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2012 OAK 3B 4 4 3 6 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 37
Second Base 40
Third Base 20
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 MIN AL $485,000
Total Career Earnings $485,000