Hub Hart
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1905-1907)
Hub Hart was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1907 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 57 career games, he hit .213 with 27 hits and 11 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 22.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 10/10/1960 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1905-07-16
- Last Game
- 1907-10-05
Full name: James Henry Hart
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 127 | 10 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 19 | .213 | .275 | .220 | .496 | 22 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career OBP .275 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career SLG .220 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.
Career OPS .496 vs. league average .622 across their career seasons — 20.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | CHA | AL | 11 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1906 | CHA | AL | 17 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .162 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1907 | CHA | AL | 29 | 70 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 10 | .271 | .245 (+11%) | .304 (+8%) | .308 (-8%) | .613 (avg) | 21.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 57 | 127 | 10 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 19 | .213 | — | — | — | — | 22 | ||
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 (60 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 67 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 3 | .239 |
| Away | 28 | 64 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 5 | .203 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-10-05 | CHW | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-10-02 | CHW | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907-09-13 | CHW | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-12 | CHW | SLA | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-11 | CHW | SLA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-09 | CHW | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907-09-08 | CHW | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1907-09-07 | CHW | SLA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-05 | CHW | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-02 | CHW | DET | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 47 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill | MA | 1900 |
| Georgetown University | Washington | DC | 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905 |
Hub Hart: the record in brief
July 16, 1905 and October 5, 1907 bracket Hub Hart's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago White Sox from 1905 to 1907. At 5'11" and 170 pounds, Hart is listed as a catcher. Hart batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is February 2, 1878, in Everett, MA, USA. The bio records the death on October 10, 1960, in Fort Wayne, IN, USA. Hub Hart was the playing name; the full given name is James Henry.
Across 57 games at the plate, Hart's career line reads 27 hits in 127 at bats for a .213 average, along with 11 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .275 and .220 give Hart a career OPS of .496. The league as a whole hit .247 across Hart's seasons, which puts the .213 career mark 13.9% below average. The OPS comparison is .496 to a league .622, 20.3% below average. The hits column peaks at 19, in 1907.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hub Hart
- What years did Hub Hart play?
- Hub Hart played in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1907.
- Was Hub Hart a pitcher?
- No. Hub Hart was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Hub Hart hit?
- Hub Hart hit 0 career home runs with 27 hits.
- What teams did Hub Hart play for?
- Hub Hart played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1905–1907).
- What were Hub Hart's career stats?
- In 57 games, Hub Hart had 27 hits, 11 RBI, 10 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .213 batting average.
- What position did Hub Hart play?
- Hub Hart played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hub Hart and how much did he weigh?
- Hub Hart was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Hub Hart's career batting average?
- Hub Hart batted .213 over his career, with 27 hits in 127 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hub Hart have?
- Hub Hart drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Hub Hart in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hub Hart has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.