Hugh Duffy
Outfielder · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1888-1906)
Hugh Duffy was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1906 for 6 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 19 seasons. In 1,737 career games, he hit .326 with 2,293 hits, 106 home runs, and 1,302 RBI. Hugh Duffy was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945 and was a Triple Crown. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 25,018.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 168 lb
- Died
- 10/19/1954 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1888-06-23
- Last Game
- 1906-04-13
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1945 (Veterans)
- Awards
- Triple Crown
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,737 | 7,044 | 1,554 | 2,293 | 325 | 119 | 106 | 1,302 | 574 | 664 | 268 | .326 | .386 | .451 | .837 | 25,018 |
Career AVG .326 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +22.3% above league average.
Career OBP .386 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.
Career SLG .451 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +27.3% above league average.
Career OPS .837 vs. league average .685 across their career seasons — +22.1% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CHN | NL | 71 | 298 | 60 | 84 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 41 | 13 | 9 | 32 | .282 | .238 (+18%) | .290 (+5%) | .319 (+29%) | .610 (+18%) | 703.5 |
| 1889 | CHN | NL | 136 | 584 | 144 | 182 | 21 | 7 | 12 | 89 | 52 | 46 | 30 | .312 | .263 (+18%) | .334 (+9%) | .357 (+21%) | .691 (+15%) | 1677.0 |
| 1890 | CHP | PL | 137 | 596 | 161 | 191 | 36 | 16 | 7 | 82 | 78 | 59 | 20 | .320 | .260 (+23%) | .336 (+14%) | .351 (+34%) | .687 (+24%) | 2658.6 |
| 1891 | BS2 | AA | 127 | 536 | 134 | 180 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 110 | 85 | 61 | 29 | .336 | .254 (+32%) | .331 (+23%) | .343 (+32%) | .675 (+28%) | 2903.1 |
| 1892 | BSN | NL | 147 | 612 | 125 | 184 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 81 | 51 | 60 | 37 | .301 | .244 (+23%) | .316 (+15%) | .327 (+25%) | .644 (+20%) | 2236.4 |
| 1893 | BSN | NL | 131 | 560 | 147 | 203 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 118 | 44 | 50 | 13 | .362 | .279 (+30%) | .356 (+17%) | .379 (+21%) | .735 (+19%) | 2237.3 |
| 1894 | BSN | NL | 125 | 539 | 160 | 237 | 51 | 16 | 18 | 145 | 48 | 66 | 15 | .440 | .309 (+42%) | .379 (+32%) | .435 (+59%) | .814 (+47%) | 5707.0 |
| 1895 | BSN | NL | 131 | 533 | 112 | 188 | 30 | 6 | 9 | 100 | 42 | 65 | 17 | .353 | .296 (+19%) | .361 (+18%) | .399 (+21%) | .761 (+19%) | 2386.3 |
| 1896 | BSN | NL | 131 | 527 | 97 | 158 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 113 | 39 | 52 | 19 | .300 | .290 (+3%) | .354 (+3%) | .387 (avg) | .741 (+2%) | 234.3 |
| 1897 | BSN | NL | 134 | 550 | 130 | 187 | 25 | 10 | 11 | 129 | 41 | 52 | 17 | .340 | .291 (+17%) | .354 (+14%) | .387 (+24%) | .741 (+19%) | 2260.0 |
| 1898 | BSN | NL | 152 | 568 | 97 | 169 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 108 | 29 | 59 | 13 | .298 | .270 (+10%) | .333 (+9%) | .347 (+8%) | .680 (+8%) | 1060.7 |
| 1899 | BSN | NL | 147 | 588 | 103 | 164 | 29 | 7 | 5 | 102 | 26 | 39 | 13 | .279 | .282 (-1%) | .343 (-5%) | .366 (+3%) | .710 (-1%) | -170.4 |
| 1900 | BSN | NL | 55 | 181 | 27 | 55 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 11 | 16 | 5 | .304 | .279 (+9%) | .338 (+6%) | .366 (+12%) | .705 (+9%) | 277.1 |
| 1901 | MLA | AL | 79 | 285 | 40 | 86 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 45 | 12 | 16 | 7 | .302 | .271 (+11%) | .326 (+4%) | .359 (+22%) | .686 (+14%) | 579.4 |
| 1904 | PHI | NL | 18 | 46 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 1 | .283 | — | — | — | — | 267.6 |
| 1905 | PHI | NL | 15 | 40 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1906 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 17 seasons | 1,737 | 7,044 | 1,554 | 2,293 | 325 | 119 | 106 | 1,302 | 574 | 664 | 268 | .326 | — | — | — | — | 25,018 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (467 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 233 | 832 | 160 | 259 | 15 | 157 | .311 |
| Away | 234 | 878 | 124 | 241 | 2 | 134 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906-04-13 | PHI | NY1 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-22 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-08-26 | PHI | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-08-26 | PHI | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-08-24 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-08-23 | PHI | CIN | L | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-08-22 | PHI | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-08-21 | PHI | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-08-08 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-08-07 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 16 | 0 | 26 | 39 | 6 | 1 |
| 3B | 7 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1682 | 21 | 3396 | 241 | 220 | 47 |
| SS | 20 | 0 | 12 | 57 | 16 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1888 | CHN | OF | 67 | 0 | 103 | 19 | 12 | 5 |
| 1888 | CHN | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1889 | CHN | OF | 126 | 0 | 184 | 19 | 24 | 2 |
| 1889 | CHN | SS | 10 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 8 | 2 |
| 1890 | CHP | OF | 137 | 0 | 255 | 34 | 26 | 5 |
| 1891 | BS2 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | BS2 | OF | 124 | 0 | 166 | 23 | 17 | 3 |
| 1891 | BS2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1892 | BSN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1892 | BSN | OF | 146 | 0 | 259 | 17 | 17 | 4 |
| 1893 | BSN | OF | 131 | 0 | 313 | 15 | 16 | 6 |
| 1894 | BSN | OF | 124 | 0 | 315 | 27 | 27 | 5 |
| 1894 | BSN | SS | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1895 | BSN | OF | 131 | 0 | 326 | 21 | 20 | 8 |
| 1896 | BSN | 2B | 9 | 0 | 15 | 27 | 5 | 1 |
| 1896 | BSN | OF | 120 | 0 | 250 | 15 | 12 | 2 |
| 1896 | BSN | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 1897 | BSN | 2B | 6 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | BSN | OF | 129 | 0 | 266 | 12 | 7 | 2 |
| 1897 | BSN | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1898 | BSN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | BSN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | BSN | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | BSN | OF | 152 | 0 | 332 | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| 1899 | BSN | OF | 147 | 0 | 344 | 9 | 11 | 1 |
| 1900 | BSN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1900 | BSN | OF | 49 | 0 | 107 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 1901 | MLA | OF | 77 | 0 | 141 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1904 | PHI | OF | 14 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1905 | PHI | OF | 8 | 8 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 7 |
| Shortstop | 20 |
| Left Field | 574 |
| Center Field | 677 |
| Right Field | 437 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1894 | Triple Crown |
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Hugh Duffy: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 23, 1888 and the final game on April 13, 1906, Hugh Duffy built the record summarized on this page. Duffy played for the Chicago White Stockings (1888 through 1889), the Chicago Pirates (1890), the Boston Reds (1891), the Boston Beaneaters (1892 through 1900), the Milwaukee Brewers (1901), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1904 to 1906). Duffy, born on November 26, 1866, in Cranston, RI, USA, is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Duffy's listed size is 5 feet, 7 inches and 168 pounds. Duffy died on October 19, 1954, in Boston, MA, USA.
In 1,737 games and 7,044 at bats, Duffy batted .326 with 2,293 hits, plus 106 home runs, 1,302 RBI, and 574 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .386 and the slugging percentage .451, for an OPS of .837. Set against a .266 league average for the same years, Duffy's .326 average sits 22.3% above it. The OPS comparison is .837 to a league .685, 22.1% above average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hugh Duffy
- What years did Hugh Duffy play?
- Hugh Duffy played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1906.
- Was Hugh Duffy a pitcher?
- No. Hugh Duffy was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Hugh Duffy hit?
- Hugh Duffy hit 106 career home runs with 2,293 hits.
- Is Hugh Duffy in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Hugh Duffy was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945.
- What teams did Hugh Duffy play for?
- Hugh Duffy played for 6 teams: the Chicago White Stockings (1888–1889), the Chicago Pirates (1890), the Boston Reds (1891), the Boston Beaneaters (1892–1900), the Milwaukee Brewers (1901), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1904–1906).
- What awards did Hugh Duffy win?
- Hugh Duffy won the Triple Crown (1894).
- What were Hugh Duffy's career stats?
- In 1,737 games, Hugh Duffy had 2,293 hits, 106 home runs, 1,302 RBI, 1,554 runs, and 574 stolen bases, with a .326 batting average.
- What position did Hugh Duffy play?
- Hugh Duffy played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hugh Duffy and how much did he weigh?
- Hugh Duffy was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 168 pounds.
- How many home runs did Hugh Duffy hit each season?
- Hugh Duffy's home runs by season: 7 in 1888, 12 in 1889, 7 in 1890, 9 in 1891, 5 in 1892, 6 in 1893, 18 in 1894, 9 in 1895, 5 in 1896, 11 in 1897, 8 in 1898, 5 in 1899, 2 in 1900, 2 in 1901, 0 in 1904, 0 in 1905, and 0 in 1906. His most in one season was 18, in 1894.
- What was Hugh Duffy's career batting average?
- Hugh Duffy batted .326 over his career, with 2,293 hits in 7,044 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hugh Duffy have?
- Hugh Duffy drove in 1,302 runs in his career.