Hugh Poland, baseball player, 1943-1948

Hugh Poland

Born: 1/19/1910 in Tompkinsville, KY, USA

Died: 3/29/1984 in Guthrie, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-22 | Final Game: 1948-05-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Hugh Reid Poland

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Biography

Hugh Poland was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who played in the major leagues from 1943 to 1948. Primarily a position player, Poland's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the challenges of World War II and the integration of the sport. He appeared in 83 games, compiling a batting average of .185, with 39 hits and 19 runs batted in. Despite not hitting any home runs throughout his career and finishing with zero stolen bases, Poland contributed to his teams in various ways, showcasing resilience during an era when many players were serving in the military. Poland's time in the major leagues was brief, yet it reflected the broader narrative of baseball during the 1940s, a time when the game adapted to the absence of many star players due to the war. Although his statistics may not have captured the spotlight, his participation in the sport during this pivotal era underscored the dedication and passion players had for baseball, even in difficult circumstances. After ending his career on May 18, 1948, Poland remained a part of the rich history of the game, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport's legacy during challenging times.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
83 211 8 39 10 1 0 19 0 6 16 0.185 0.207 0.242 0.449 -774.7

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career OBP .207 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.449 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 35.4% 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
1943 NY1 NL 4 12 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1943 BSN NL 44 141 5 27 7 0 0 13 0 4 11 0.191 .255 (-25%) .324 (-34%) .346 (-30%) .671 (-32%) 0.0
1944 BSN NL 8 23 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.130 — — — — 0.0
1946 BSN NL 4 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1947 PHI NL 4 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1947 CIN NL 16 18 1 6 1 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1948 CIN NL 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 55 0 191 13 9 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 NY1 C 4 0 6 2 1 1
1943 BSN C 38 0 137 9 4 1
1944 BSN C 6 0 31 0 2 0
1946 BSN C 2 0 6 0 0 0
1947 PHI C 2 0 8 1 0 0
1947 CIN C 3 0 3 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 55

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green KY 1932, 1933, 1934