Tom Hughes

Born: 1/28/1884 in Coal Creek, CO, USA

Died: 11/1/1961 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-09-18 | Final Game: 1918-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thomas L. Hughes

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Biography

Tom Hughes was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, with a career that spanned from 1906 to 1918. Born in 1884, Hughes made his mark in a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. He established himself as a reliable presence on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 56-39 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.56. His ability to control the game was evident, as he recorded 476 strikeouts and notched 17 saves over his career. Hughes was known for his competitive spirit and sharp pitching skills, which helped him thrive in an era when hitters were gradually becoming more dominant. His performance contributed to the success of the teams he played for, making him a respected figure among his peers. Although he retired in 1918, Hughes left a lasting legacy, remembered for his contributions to the game and his role in shaping the future of pitching in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
56	39	160	86	55	9	17	863.0	703	245	14	235	476	2.56	0

Career ERA 2.56 vs. league average 2.76 across their career seasons — 7.3% 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
1906	NYY	AL	1	0	3	1	1	0	0	15.0	11	7	1	5	4.20	2.68 (-57%)	-
1907	NYY	AL	2	0	4	3	2	0	0	27.0	16	8	11	10	2.67	2.50 (-7%)	-
1909	NYY	AL	7	8	24	15	9	2	2	118.7	109	35	37	69	2.65	2.55 (-4%)	-
1910	NYY	AL	7	9	23	15	11	0	1	151.7	153	59	37	64	3.50	2.79 (-26%)	-
1914	BSN	NL	2	0	2	2	1	0	0	17.0	14	5	4	11	2.65	2.93 (+10%)	450.0
1915	BSN	NL	16	14	50	25	17	4	9	280.3	208	66	58	171	2.12	2.90 (+27%)	5796.4
1916	BSN	NL	16	3	40	14	7	1	5	161.0	121	42	51	97	2.35	2.78 (+16%)	1460.4
1917	BSN	NL	5	3	11	8	6	2	0	74.0	54	16	30	40	1.95	2.69 (+28%)	-44.5
1918	BSN	NL	0	2	3	3	1	0	0	18.3	17	7	6	9	3.44	2.83 (-22%)	246.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
162	285	14	37	8	3	3	12	1	10	87	0.130	0.171	0.211	0.381	-1313.7

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career OBP .171 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 45.7% below league average.

Career SLG .211 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.381 vs. league average 0.639 across their career seasons — 40.4% 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
1906	NYY	AL	3	5	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	NYY	AL	4	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1909	NYY	AL	24	39	2	5	1	1	1	3	0	1	15	0.128	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	NYY	AL	23	55	4	9	0	1	0	2	1	3	16	0.164	.249 (-34%)	.317 (-31%)	.326 (-39%)	.644 (-35%)	-293.4
1914	BSN	NL	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	BSN	NL	50	90	4	9	2	0	1	3	0	3	27	0.100	.250 (-60%)	.318 (-59%)	.332 (-53%)	.651 (-56%)	-834.8
1916	BSN	NL	40	52	2	10	5	0	0	1	0	1	12	0.192	.248 (-23%)	.314 (-29%)	.326 (-12%)	.640 (-20%)	-185.5
1917	BSN	NL	13	24	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	2	9	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	BSN	NL	3	6	1	2	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0