Hughie Wise, baseball player, 1930-1930

Hughie Wise

Born: 3/9/1906 in Campbellsville, KY, USA

Died: 7/21/1987 in Plantation, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-09-26 | Final Game: 1930-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Hugh Edward Wise

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Biography

Hughie Wise was a professional baseball player born in 1906, who played in the major leagues for a brief period during the 1930 season. His career spanned from September 26 to September 27, 1930, during which he appeared in two games, primarily as a position player. Despite the limited opportunities, Wise made an impact by recording two hits in his two games, culminating in an impressive batting average of 0.333. However, he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs during his short stint. Playing in an era characterized by the tail end of the "deadball" period, when pitching dominated and offensive statistics were often lower, Wise's brief appearance in the big leagues provided a glimpse into the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball. Although his time in the major leagues was fleeting, Wise's contributions to the game are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — +13.4% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.784 across their career seasons — 15.0% 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
1930 DET AL 2 6 0 2 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 2 0 9 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 DET C 2 0 9 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Purdue University West Lafayette IN 1926, 1927