Terry Hughes, baseball player, 1970-1974

Terry Hughes

Born: 5/13/1949 in Spartanburg, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-02 | Final Game: 1974-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Terry Wayne Hughes

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Biography

Terry Hughes, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who made his mark primarily as a position player during his career from 1970 to 1974. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Hughes played in 54 games, where he recorded 18 hits, including one home run, and drove in seven runs, finishing with a batting average of .209. While his playing time was limited, Hughes contributed to his teams with tenacity and effort, embodying the spirit of the game during a transformative era in baseball. Hughes played in an era that bridged the gap between the tail end of the 1960s and the early 1970s, a time characterized by evolving player dynamics and the gradual introduction of more diverse talents into the sport. Though his statistics may not reflect a long or prolific career, Hughes's journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the countless players who dedicated themselves to the game, often facing fierce competition and the challenges of roster changes. After his retirement in 1974, Hughes remained a part of baseball history, representing the many athletes who contributed to the fabric of the sport, both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 86 6 18 3 0 1 7 0 7 22 0.209 0.281 0.279 0.560 -218.1

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.560 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 20.3% 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
1970 CHC NL 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1973 STL NL 11 14 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1974 BOS AL 41 69 5 14 2 0 1 6 0 6 18 0.203 .256 (-21%) .324 (-13%) .369 (-25%) .693 (-20%) -218.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 8 0 0 0
3B 42 21 26 48 3 6
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 CHN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1970 CHN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1973 SLN 1B 1 1 8 0 0 0
1973 SLN 3B 5 1 1 4 0 1
1974 BOS 3B 36 20 25 44 3 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Third Base 42
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 1