Hugh Mulcahy

Born: 9/9/1913 in Brighton, MA, USA

Died: 10/19/2001 in Aliquippa, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-07-24 | Final Game: 1947-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Hugh Noyes Mulcahy

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Biography

Hugh Mulcahy, born in 1913, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1935 until 1947. Known for his durability on the mound, Mulcahy played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, navigating through the challenges of the pre-World War II era and the early post-war years. He finished his career with a record of 45-89 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.49, amassing a total of 314 strikeouts and 9 saves. His contributions to the game were recognized with an All-Star selection, highlighting his status as a noteworthy player during his time. Mulcahy's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a willingness to take the ball in challenging situations. Throughout his career, he faced fierce competition and showcased resilience, traits that were essential for pitchers of his era. Although his overall record may not fully reflect his talent, Mulcahy's impact on the game extended beyond the numbers, as he represented a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
45	89	220	143	63	5	9	1161.7	1271	579	69	487	314	4.49	0

Career ERA 4.49 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 8.2% worse 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
1935	PHI	NL	1	5	18	5	0	0	1	52.7	62	28	25	11	4.78	4.35 (-10%)	-836.3
1936	PHI	NL	1	1	3	2	2	0	0	22.7	20	8	12	2	3.18	4.59 (+31%)	-254.7
1937	PHI	NL	8	18	56	25	9	1	3	215.7	256	123	97	54	5.13	4.34 (-18%)	-4710.7
1938	PHI	NL	10	20	46	34	15	0	1	267.3	294	137	120	90	4.61	4.35 (-6%)	-1179.2
1939	PHI	NL	9	16	38	31	14	1	4	225.7	246	125	93	59	4.99	4.28 (-16%)	-4370.6
1940	PHI	NL	13	22	36	36	21	3	0	280.0	283	112	91	82	3.60	4.21 (+15%)	1717.5
1945	PHI	NL	1	3	5	4	1	0	0	28.3	33	12	9	2	3.81	3.67 (-4%)	-228.7
1946	PHI	NL	2	4	16	5	1	0	0	62.7	69	31	33	12	4.45	3.59 (-24%)	-1673.6
1947	PIT	NL	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	6.7	8	3	7	2	4.05	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
223	388	24	64	9	0	0	21	0	14	51	0.165	0.194	0.188	0.382	-2794.1

Career AVG .165 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.382 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1935	PHI	NL	19	17	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	PHI	NL	3	8	0	2	0	1	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	PHI	NL	56	73	9	11	2	3	3	5	0.151	.276 (-46%)	.342 (-46%)	.398 (-55%)	.740 (-51%)	-679.3
1938	PHI	NL	47	94	6	16	2	5	2	15	0.170	.272 (-38%)	.341 (-45%)	.392 (-51%)	.734 (-48%)	-810.7
1939	PHI	NL	38	76	3	12	1	5	2	12	0.158	.274 (-42%)	.342 (-48%)	.393 (-56%)	.735 (-52%)	-694.6
1940	PHI	NL	37	94	5	19	2	7	3	7	0.202	.267 (-24%)	.335 (-32%)	.387 (-42%)	.722 (-38%)	-609.5
1945	PHI	NL	5	7	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	PHI	NL	16	16	1	3	2	0	2	5	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	PIT	NL	2	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	1	0	0
P	220	0	75	285	15	20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1935	PHI	OF	1	0	1	0	0
1935	PHI	P	18	4	17	3	0
1936	PHI	P	3	2	6	1	0
1937	PHI	P	56	13	64	3	3
1938	PHI	P	46	13	54	0	4
1939	PHI	P	38	12	48	6	1
1940	PHI	P	36	22	65	1	9
1945	PHI	P	5	3	10	1	1
1946	PHI	P	16	5	18	0	1
1947	PIT	P	2	1	3	0	1