Luke Hughes
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2012)
Luke Hughes was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2012 for the Minnesota Twins and the Athletics, a span of 3 seasons. In 106 career games, he hit .218 with 69 hits, 8 home runs, and 33 RBI.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-04-28
- Last Game
- 2012-04-29
Full name: Luke Trevor Hughes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 317 | 32 | 69 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 33 | 4 | 24 | 92 | .218 | .277 | .331 | .609 | -569 |
Career AVG .218 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.
Career OBP .277 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.
Career SLG .331 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.
Career OPS .609 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 15.9% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MIN | AL | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 96 | 287 | 31 | 64 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 3 | 24 | 79 | .223 | .255 (-13%) | .320 (-10%) | .399 (-15%) | .719 (-13%) | -569.3 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | OAK | AL | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 106 | 317 | 32 | 69 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 33 | 4 | 24 | 92 | .218 | — | — | — | — | -569 | ||
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 (106 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 59 | 173 | 15 | 39 | 4 | 21 | .225 |
| Away | 47 | 144 | 17 | 30 | 4 | 12 | .208 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-29 | OAK | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012-04-28 | OAK | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012-04-24 | OAK | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-04-23 | OAK | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-04-17 | MIN | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-04-13 | MIN | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-04-12 | MIN | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-04-08 | MIN | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011-09-28 | MIN | KCR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-26 | MIN | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 37 |
| Second Base | 40 |
| Third Base | 20 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
Luke Hughes's recorded salaries total $485,000 over 1 season, in 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hughes's career ran from 2010 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2010 and 2011.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MIN | AL | $485,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $485,000 | ||
Luke Hughes: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 28, 2010 and the final game on April 29, 2012, Luke Hughes built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Minnesota Twins (2010 to 2012) and the Oakland Athletics (2012). Hughes, born on August 2, 1984, in Perth, WA, Australia, is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5'11" and 205 pounds. Luke Hughes was the playing name; the full given name is Luke Trevor.
Hughes finished with 69 hits from 317 at bats in 106 games, which works out to .218, adding 8 home runs and 33 RBI. Hughes got on base at a .277 rate and slugged .331 (.609 OPS). Set against a .256 league average for the same years, Hughes's .218 average sits 14.9% below it. The OPS comparison is .609 to a league .724, 15.9% below average. Hughes collected a career-high 64 hits in 2011. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .223 in 2011, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luke Hughes
- What years did Luke Hughes play?
- Luke Hughes played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2012.
- Was Luke Hughes a pitcher?
- No. Luke Hughes was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Luke Hughes hit?
- Luke Hughes hit 8 career home runs with 69 hits.
- What teams did Luke Hughes play for?
- Luke Hughes played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2010–2012) and the Oakland Athletics (2012).
- What were Luke Hughes's career stats?
- In 106 games, Luke Hughes had 69 hits, 8 home runs, 33 RBI, 32 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .218 batting average.
- How much did Luke Hughes earn in his career?
- Luke Hughes's recorded salaries total $485,000 over 1 season, in 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hughes's career ran from 2010 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2010 and 2011.
- What was Luke Hughes's salary?
- Luke Hughes's recorded salary was $485,000 in 2012.
- What position did Luke Hughes play?
- Luke Hughes played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Luke Hughes and how much did he weigh?
- Luke Hughes was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Luke Hughes hit each season?
- Luke Hughes's home runs by season: 1 in 2010, 7 in 2011, and 0 in 2012. His most in one season was 7, in 2011.
- What was Luke Hughes's career batting average?
- Luke Hughes batted .218 over his career, with 69 hits in 317 at bats.
- How many RBI did Luke Hughes have?
- Luke Hughes drove in 33 runs in his career.
- Is Luke Hughes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Luke Hughes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.