Hugh Campbell
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1873)
Hugh Campbell was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1873 for the Elizabeth Resolutes. Across 19 career appearances, he went 2-16 with a 2.95 ERA and 7 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Born
- 1846 in Ireland
- Died
- 3/1/1881 in Newark, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1873-04-28
- Last Game
- 1873-07-23
Full name: Hugh F. Campbell
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | ELI | 2 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 165.0 | 251 | 54 | 8 | 7 | 2.95 | 3.40 (+13%) | -980.2 | |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 165.0 | 251 | 54 | 8 | 7 | 2.95 | — | -980 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 86 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .151 | .161 | .174 | .335 | -610 |
Career AVG .151 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.
Career OBP .161 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.
Career SLG .174 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.
Career OPS .335 vs. league average .661 across their career seasons — 49.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | ELI | 20 | 86 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .151 | .290 (-48%) | .304 (-47%) | .357 (-51%) | .661 (-49%) | -609.9 | |
| Career · 1 season | 20 | 86 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .151 | — | — | — | — | -610 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Hugh Campbell: the record in brief
The profile opens with Hugh Campbell's first major league game on April 28, 1873; the last one listed came on July 23, 1873. The team column never changes: it is the Elizabeth Resolutes in 1873. The bio lists Campbell's primary position as pitcher. Campbell was born in 1846, in Ireland. Campbell's death is recorded on March 1, 1881, in Newark, NJ, USA. Campbell's full given name, per the bio, is Hugh F. Campbell.
Campbell pitched in 19 games, starting 18, and finished with a 2-16 record and 2.95 ERA. The totals include 7 strikeouts and 18 complete games. That 2.95 ERA compares with a 3.40 league average across the same seasons, 13.3% better. All of that pitching came in 1873, with 19 games and 7 strikeouts.
At the plate, Campbell went 13 for 86, a .151 average.
Campbell played 19 games at pitcher, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at second base (1), shortstop (1), and right field (1). Fielding on the mound produced 6 putouts and 43 assists against 16 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hugh Campbell
- Was Hugh Campbell a pitcher?
- Yes. Hugh Campbell pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 7 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Hugh Campbell hit?
- Hugh Campbell hit 0 career home runs with 13 hits.
- What teams did Hugh Campbell play for?
- Hugh Campbell played for one team, the Elizabeth Resolutes (1873).
- What were Hugh Campbell's career stats?
- In 19 games, Hugh Campbell went 2-16 with a 2.95 ERA, 7 strikeouts, and 165.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Hugh Campbell play?
- Hugh Campbell played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Hugh Campbell's career ERA?
- Hugh Campbell finished with a 2.95 career ERA, going 2-16 with 7 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Hugh Campbell have?
- Hugh Campbell recorded 7 career strikeouts.
- Is Hugh Campbell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hugh Campbell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.