Hugh Blackburn

Born: 11/4/1887 in Sweet Springs, MO, USA

Died: 9/29/1950 in Kansas City, MO, USA

Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Hugh Russell Blackburn

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Biography

Hugh Blackburn, born in 1887, is an active position player known for his impressive batting performance early in his career. With a batting average of .750 over 5 games, Blackburn demonstrates a keen ability to make contact with the ball, showcasing his potential as a significant contributor to his team's offense. Despite having no home runs or RBIs to his name, his 3 hits in such a limited number of games suggest that he is a player who can capitalize on opportunities when they arise. As he continues his career, Blackburn's role in the game reflects the evolving nature of baseball, where high batting averages and on-base capabilities are increasingly valued. Though he has not yet established a lengthy career or a broad statistical portfolio, his early achievements indicate that he possesses the skills necessary to make a mark in the sport. As baseball advances, Blackburn remains a player to watch, with the possibility of expanding his impact in future seasons.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	3	1	0	0	0	5.3	8	8	0	8	3	13.50	0

Career ERA 13.50 vs. league average 3.45 across their career seasons — 291.8% 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
1920	KCM	NNL	0	2	3	1	0	0	0	5.3	8	8	8	3	13.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	4	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.750	0.750	1.000	1.750	0.0

Career AVG .750 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +175.8% above league average.

Career OBP .750 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +126.0% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — +175.5% above league average.

Career OPS 1.750 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — +151.9% 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
1920	KCM	NNL	5	4	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.750	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	1	0	0
P	3	1	0	3	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	KCM	1B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1920	KCM	P	3	1	0	3	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3
First Base	1