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 |
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 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.