Jimmy Hudgens
Born: 8/24/1902 in Newburg, MO, USA
Died: 8/25/1955 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-09-14 | Final Game: 1926-09-25
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: James Price Hudgens
Biography
Jimmy Hudgens was a professional baseball player born in 1902, whose career spanned from 1923 to 1926. Primarily playing as a position player, Hudgens made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, participating in 26 games during his tenure. He recorded 11 hits and finished his career with a batting average of .282, showcasing a solid ability to make contact with the ball in an era that valued such skills.
While Hudgens did not hit any home runs and tallied only 1 RBI, his contributions were part of a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving from the deadball era and beginning to embrace more offensive strategies. Though his playing time was limited, his presence in the league during the mid-1920s reflected the competitive landscape of baseball, where many players vied for recognition and success against a backdrop of changing styles and strategies. After retiring in 1926, Hudgens's brief career remains a part of the fabric of early 20th-century baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 39 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.282 | 0.364 | 0.410 | 0.774 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | STL | NL | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | CIN | NL | 17 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 12 | 0 | 96 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1925 | CIN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1926 | CIN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 13 |