Roy Hughes, baseball player, 1935-1946

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 346
Third Base 170
Shortstop 154