Hughie Tate, baseball player, 1905-1905

Hughie Tate

Born: 5/19/1880 in Everett, PA, USA

Died: 8/7/1956 in Greenville, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-09-21 | Final Game: 1905-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Hugh Henry Tate

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Biography

Hughie Tate was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who made his mark in the early 20th century during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. His career in Major League Baseball spanned from September 21, 1905, to September 25, 1905, during which he played a total of 4 games. Tate showcased his skills primarily as a position player, demonstrating a solid batting capability with a career batting average of .308. His performance included 4 hits and 2 RBIs, reflecting his ability to contribute effectively in his limited appearances. Despite the brevity of his career, Tate's 4 hits also included a stolen base, indicating a level of speed and agility on the base paths that was valued during this era. Playing in the early years of the 20th century, he was part of a transition period in baseball where players began to focus more on offensive prowess, which paved the way for future generations of players. Although his time in the spotlight was short, Hughie Tate remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who contributed to the game in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 13 1 4 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 0.308 0.308 0.462 0.769 0.0

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +24.0% above league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .462 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +43.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.769 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — +22.1% above 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
1905 WSN AL 4 13 1 4 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 0.308 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 2 7 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 WS1 OF 3 2 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3