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 |
Hughie Hearne: the record in brief
According to the bio, Hughie Hearne debuted on August 29, 1901 and played a final game on July 2, 1903. All of the seasons listed were played for the Brooklyn Superbas. Born on April 18, 1873, in Troy, NY, USA, Hearne is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Hearne's listed size is 5'8" and 182 pounds. Hearne's death is recorded on September 22, 1932, in Troy, NY, USA. On the record, Hughie Hearne was born Hugh Joseph Hearne.
Across 94 games at the plate, Hearne's career line reads 83 hits in 293 at bats for a .283 average, along with 35 RBI. Hearne's career OPS of .677 combines a .335 on-base mark with .341 slugging. Measured against the leagues Hearne played in, the .283 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 6.2% above the league. The highest hit total in a season was 65, in 1902. The RBI column peaks at 28 in 1902. The Lg AVG column puts Hearne's 1902 at .281 against .266, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 5%.
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 teams did Hughie Hearne play for?
- Hughie Hearne played for one team, the Brooklyn Superbas (1901–1903).
- What were Hughie Hearne's career stats?
- In 94 games, Hughie Hearne had 83 hits, 35 RBI, 31 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .283 batting average.
- What position did Hughie Hearne play?
- Hughie Hearne played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hughie Hearne and how much did he weigh?
- Hughie Hearne was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 182 pounds.
- 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.