Hub Hart
Born: 2/2/1878 in Everett, MA, USA
Died: 10/10/1960 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1905-07-16 | Final Game: 1907-10-05
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: James Henry Hart
Biography
Hub Hart was a professional baseball player born in 1878, who played in the Major Leagues from 1905 to 1907. He was primarily a position player and spent his career with teams during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the early development of the modern game following the deadball era. Hart appeared in a total of 57 games, where he recorded 27 hits and drove in 11 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .213. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to steal one base, illustrating his modest speed on the field.
Hart's time in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, and he played during a time when the sport was beginning to evolve with the introduction of new playing styles and strategies. Though he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his contributions came during an era that laid the groundwork for future generations of players. His career, spanning just over two seasons, reflected the challenges and competition of the early 20th century baseball landscape.
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 | 0.213 | 0.275 | 0.220 | 0.496 | 21.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | CHW | AL | 11 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1906 | CHW | AL | 17 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.162 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | CHW | AL | 29 | 70 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0.271 | 21.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 47 | 28 | 144 | 32 | 8 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | CHA | C | 7 | 4 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | CHA | C | 15 | 7 | 36 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1907 | CHA | C | 25 | 17 | 85 | 23 | 5 | 2 |
Career Games by 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 |