Dick Hughes
Born: 2/13/1938 in Stephens, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-09-11 | Final Game: 1968-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Richard Henry Hughes
Biography
Dick Hughes was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1968. Born in 1938, Hughes made a significant impact during his brief career, showcasing a remarkable skill set that earned him the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year award. Over the span of his career, he recorded a 20-9 win-loss record, with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.78, highlighting his effectiveness on the mound. Hughes struck out 230 batters and contributed to his team's success with a total of 8 saves.
Hughes's playing style was characterized by his ability to control the game, making him a valuable asset to his team during a competitive era in baseball. His achievements as a rookie were indicative of his promising potential, and he remains a notable figure from the late 1960s in baseball history. Despite the brevity of his career, Hughes's contributions to the game and his standout performances have solidified his legacy in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 9 | 68 | 34 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 307.3 | 221 | 95 | 29 | 76 | 230 | 2.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | STL | NL | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21.0 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 1.71 | - |
| 1967 | STL | NL | 16 | 6 | 37 | 27 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 222.3 | 164 | 66 | 48 | 161 | 2.67 | - |
| 1968 | STL | NL | 2 | 2 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 64.0 | 45 | 25 | 21 | 49 | 3.52 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 98 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 0.122 | 0.149 | 0.122 | 0.271 | -712.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | STL | NL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | STL | NL | 40 | 78 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 0.128 | -712.1 |
| 1968 | STL | NL | 25 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | WS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1967 | WS | SLN | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9.3 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4.82 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1967 | WS | SLN | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9.0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 68 | 34 | 18 | 42 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | SLN | P | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | SLN | P | 37 | 27 | 10 | 28 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | SLN | P | 25 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 68 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | AR | 1958 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 17th | 10.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1967 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 2nd | 6.0 | 20 | 6 |