Roy Hughes
Born: 1/11/1911 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died: 3/5/1995 in Asheville, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1935-04-16 | Final Game: 1946-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 167 lbs
Full name: Roy John Hughes
Biography
Roy Hughes was a professional baseball player born in 1911, who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1935 until his retirement in 1946. As a versatile position player, Hughes showcased his talents over the course of 763 games, accumulating a career total of 705 hits and demonstrating his ability to get on base with a respectable batting average of .273. His contributions to his teams included 205 RBIs and 5 home runs, highlighting his role as a reliable contact hitter during his playing years.
Hughes played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive output. His speed on the basepaths was evident as he successfully stole 80 bases throughout his career, making him a valuable asset in the running game. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Hughes's steady performance and consistency helped solidify his place in baseball history as a dependable player during a transformative period in the sport.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.0 | 13.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.231 | 0.286 | 0.385 | 0.671 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.750 | 1.000 |
| 1942 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.222 | 0.300 | 0.222 | 0.522 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 763 | 2582 | 396 | 705 | 105 | 27 | 5 | 205 | 80 | 222 | 175 | 0.273 | 0.332 | 0.340 | 0.673 | -2945.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | CLE | AL | 82 | 266 | 40 | 78 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 0.293 | -180.0 |
| 1936 | CLE | AL | 152 | 638 | 112 | 188 | 35 | 9 | 0 | 63 | 20 | 57 | 40 | 0.295 | -308.0 |
| 1937 | CLE | AL | 104 | 346 | 57 | 96 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 40 | 11 | 40 | 22 | 0.277 | -251.0 |
| 1938 | SLA | AL | 58 | 96 | 16 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 0.281 | 22.1 |
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 65 | 237 | 22 | 54 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 21 | 18 | 0.228 | -1032.5 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 17 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.087 | -1032.5 |
| 1940 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CHC | NL | 126 | 478 | 86 | 137 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 28 | 16 | 35 | 30 | 0.287 | 47.6 |
| 1945 | CHC | NL | 69 | 222 | 34 | 58 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 0.261 | -378.4 |
| 1946 | PHI | NL | 89 | 276 | 23 | 65 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 0.236 | -865.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0.294 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | WS | CHN | 6 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0.294 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2B | 345 | 0 | 911 | 1013 | 40 | 203 |
| 3B | 170 | 0 | 210 | 340 | 30 | 35 |
| SS | 154 | 0 | 295 | 424 | 38 | 92 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | CLE | 2B | 40 | 0 | 97 | 132 | 3 | 24 |
| 1935 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1935 | CLE | SS | 29 | 0 | 54 | 83 | 10 | 20 |
| 1936 | CLE | 2B | 152 | 0 | 421 | 466 | 25 | 98 |
| 1937 | CLE | 2B | 32 | 0 | 94 | 111 | 1 | 25 |
| 1937 | CLE | 3B | 58 | 0 | 63 | 122 | 12 | 7 |
| 1938 | SLA | 2B | 21 | 0 | 41 | 47 | 4 | 13 |
| 1938 | SLA | 3B | 5 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 1938 | SLA | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | PHI | 2B | 65 | 0 | 183 | 184 | 6 | 30 |
| 1939 | SLA | 2B | 6 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 1939 | SLA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | CHN | 3B | 66 | 0 | 87 | 146 | 12 | 18 |
| 1944 | CHN | SS | 52 | 0 | 133 | 157 | 8 | 36 |
| 1945 | CHN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | CHN | 2B | 21 | 0 | 47 | 48 | 1 | 6 |
| 1945 | CHN | 3B | 9 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945 | CHN | SS | 36 | 0 | 61 | 100 | 12 | 21 |
| 1946 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1946 | PHI | 2B | 7 | 0 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| 1946 | PHI | 3B | 31 | 0 | 47 | 49 | 2 | 6 |
| 1946 | PHI | SS | 34 | 0 | 47 | 83 | 8 | 15 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 346 |
| Third Base | 170 |
| Shortstop | 154 |