Jim Hughey

Born: 3/8/1869 in Wakeshma, MI, USA

Died: 3/29/1945 in Coldwater, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-09-29 | Final Game: 1900-09-30

Throws: R | Height: 6'0"

Full name: James Ulysses Hughey

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Biography

Jim Hughey was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1891 to 1900. Born in 1869, he made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as baseball was evolving from the early days of the game toward the more structured modern era. Over the course of his career, Hughey compiled a record of 29 wins and 80 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.87. He recorded a total of 250 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite his overall struggles on the mound. Additionally, he earned one save, a notable statistic at a time when the save was not yet a widely recognized metric in the game. Hughey's career unfolded during a time when pitching styles were varied and the game was heavily influenced by the conditions of the deadball era. Despite his challenges in securing victories, he contributed to his teams with his durability and willingness to take the ball. His playing style reflected the grit and determination of pitchers from his time, as they navigated the complexities of a rapidly changing sport. While his win-loss record may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Hughey's presence on the mound during a formative decade in Major League Baseball remains a testament to the perseverance of players in the face of evolving competition and the relentless pursuit of success on the diamond.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
29	80	145	113	100	0	1	1007.7	1271	545	21	317	250	4.87	0

Career ERA 4.87 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 22.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1891	ML3	AA	1	0	2	1	1	0	15.0	18	5	3	9	3.00	3.52 (+15%)	601.3
1893	CHC	NL	0	1	2	2	1	0	9.0	14	11	3	4	11.00	4.66 (-136%)	-
1896	PIT	NL	6	8	25	14	11	0	155.0	171	86	67	48	4.99	4.36 (-15%)	5.0
1897	PIT	NL	6	10	25	17	13	1	149.3	193	84	45	38	5.06	4.30 (-18%)	736.0
1898	STL	NL	7	24	35	33	31	0	283.7	325	124	71	74	3.93	3.59 (-9%)	-
1899	CL4	NL	4	30	36	34	32	0	283.0	403	170	88	54	5.41	3.85 (-41%)	-2168.5
1900	STL	NL	5	7	20	12	11	0	112.7	147	65	40	23	5.19	3.68 (-41%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
145	386	30	59	3	1	1	22	1	34	59	0.153	0.227	0.174	0.401	-2565.6

Career AVG .153 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 34.0% below league average.

Career SLG .174 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 52.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.401 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 43.6% 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
1891	ML3	AA	2	7	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1893	CHC	NL	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1896	PIT	NL	25	65	4	14	1	0	0	5	0	5	8	0.215	.290 (-26%)	.354 (-23%)	.387 (-40%)	.741 (-32%)	-355.6
1897	PIT	NL	25	63	4	8	1	0	0	3	0	5	9	0.127	.291 (-56%)	.354 (-43%)	.387 (-63%)	.741 (-53%)	-578.1
1898	STL	NL	35	97	6	11	0	1	1	6	1	10	22	0.113	.270 (-58%)	.333 (-39%)	.347 (-52%)	.680 (-46%)	-726.8
1899	CL4	NL	36	111	9	18	1	0	0	5	0	5	12	0.162	.282 (-43%)	.343 (-42%)	.366 (-53%)	.710 (-48%)	-905.2
1900	STL	NL	20	41	6	7	0	0	0	2	0	8	5	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0