Joe Hutcheson

Born: 2/5/1905 in Springtown, TX, USA

Died: 2/23/1993 in Tyler, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-07-08 | Final Game: 1933-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Joseph Johnson Hutcheson

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Joe Hutcheson was a professional baseball player born in 1905 who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1937. Over the course of his career, he participated in 55 games, where he recorded 43 hits, including 6 home runs and 21 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .234. Known for his keen eye at the plate and ability to contribute in critical moments, Hutcheson showcased his power with a respectable number of home runs during an era that was beginning to transition into a more offensive-minded game. Despite not having a lengthy career, Hutcheson left his mark on the field with his versatility and determination. He played during a time when baseball was evolving, with the introduction of new strategies and the influence of the burgeoning entertainment industry on the sport. His contributions, although modest in terms of statistics, were part of the broader tapestry of baseball history in the 1930s, an era marked by both the Great Depression and the emergence of future baseball legends. Hutcheson's journey through the game reflects the spirit of perseverance that characterized many players of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
55	184	19	43	4	1	6	21	1	15	13	0.234	0.295	0.364	0.659	-222.2

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
1933	BRO	NL	55	184	19	43	4	1	6	21	1	15	13	0.234	.270 (-13%)	.329 (-11%)	.377 (-3%)	.707 (-7%)	-222.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	45	0	84	8	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1933	BRO	OF	45	0	84	8	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	45

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of North Texas	Denton	TX	1925