Hughie Hearne
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1903)
Hughie Hearne was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1903 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 3 seasons. In 94 career games, he hit .283 with 83 hits and 35 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 95.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 182 lb
- Died
- 9/22/1932 in Troy, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-08-29
- Last Game
- 1903-07-02
Full name: Hugh Joseph Hearne
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 293 | 31 | 83 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 5 | 19 | 27 | .283 | .335 | .341 | .677 | 95 |
Career AVG .283 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.
Career OBP .335 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .341 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .677 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BRO | NL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | BRO | NL | 66 | 231 | 22 | 65 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 16 | 19 | .281 | .266 (+5%) | .321 (+4%) | .343 (-6%) | .665 (-1%) | 18.1 |
| 1903 | BRO | NL | 26 | 57 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | .281 | .261 (+7%) | .316 (+3%) | .345 (+17%) | .662 (+10%) | 76.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 94 | 293 | 31 | 83 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 5 | 19 | 27 | .283 | — | — | — | — | 95 | ||
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 (94 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 45 | 118 | 16 | 44 | 0 | 22 | .373 |
| Away | 49 | 172 | 14 | 39 | 0 | 12 | .227 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-07-02 | BRO | PIT | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-07-01 | BRO | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-06-26 | BRO | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-06-25 | BRO | CHC | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903-06-17 | BRO | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-06-08 | BRO | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-06-07 | BRO | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-05-30 | BRO | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-05-28 | BRO | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-05-27 | BRO | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 84 |
| First Base | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Hughie Hearne
- What years did Hughie Hearne play?
- Hughie Hearne played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1903.
- Was Hughie Hearne a pitcher?
- No. Hughie Hearne was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Hughie Hearne hit?
- Hughie Hearne hit 0 career home runs with 83 hits.
- What was Hughie Hearne's career batting average?
- Hughie Hearne batted .283 over his career, with 83 hits in 293 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hughie Hearne have?
- Hughie Hearne drove in 35 runs in his career.
- Is Hughie Hearne in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hughie Hearne has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.