Hugh Yancy, baseball player, 1972-1976

Hugh Yancy

Born: 10/16/1950 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-07-05 | Final Game: 1976-05-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Hugh Yancy was a professional baseball player born in 1950, who played as a position player during his brief career from 1972 until 1976. He made his Major League Baseball debut on July 5, 1972, and concluded his career on May 29, 1976. Though Yancy's time in the league was limited, appearing in just 7 games, he contributed to the teams he played for with his presence and determination. Throughout his career, Yancy recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .105. While he did not achieve significant offensive statistics, including zero home runs or RBIs, his dedication to the game during a transformative era in baseball is noteworthy. The mid-1970s were a time of change in baseball, marked by the rise of free agency and shifts in player dynamics. Yancy's journey reflects the challenges many players faced in securing their place in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 19 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.105 0.105 0.158 0.263 0.0

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OBP .105 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 66.9% below league average.

Career SLG .158 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 56.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.263 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 61.3% 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
1972 CHW AL 3 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1974 CHW AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 CHW AL 3 10 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 3 8 4 0 3
3B 3 2 2 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 CHA 3B 3 2 2 6 0 0
1976 CHA 2B 3 3 8 4 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Third Base 3
Designated Hitter 1