Bobby Hughes, baseball player, 1998-1999

Bobby Hughes

Born: 3/10/1971 in Burbank, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-04-02 | Final Game: 1999-08-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 237 lbs

Full name: Robert E. Hughes

Biography

Bobby Hughes, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2004. Serving primarily as a position player, Hughes played a total of 133 games over the course of his career, in which he recorded 76 hits, 12 home runs, and 37 RBIs. With a batting average of .238, he showcased a blend of power and versatility, contributing to his teams during his tenure. He also demonstrated speed on the bases with 1 stolen base, reflecting the era's increasing emphasis on athleticism and dynamic play. Hughes' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the rise of power hitters and the ongoing evolution of player conditioning and training. While not achieving the superstar status of some contemporaries, his contributions to the game were significant in their own right, providing depth and resilience to the rosters he was part of. After his playing days concluded in 1999, Hughes left behind a legacy as a determined player who embodied the spirit of competition inherent in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
133 319 38 76 9 2 12 37 1 21 82 0.238 0.287 0.392 0.678 -712.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 116 76 546 44 4 7
OF 3 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 116
Right Field 3
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 MIL NL $217,000
1998 MIL NL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $387,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1992