Tom Hughes, baseball player, 1930-1930

Tom Hughes

Born: 8/6/1907 in Emmet, AR, USA

Died: 8/10/1989 in Beaumont, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-09-09 | Final Game: 1930-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thomas Franklin Hughes

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Biography

Tom Hughes was a professional baseball player born in 1907, who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career that spanned from 1930 to September 28, 1930. Primarily known as a position player, Hughes played in a total of 17 games, showcasing a remarkable batting ability that resulted in a .373 batting average. His offensive contributions included 22 hits and 5 runs batted in, although he did not hit any home runs or record stolen bases during his time in the league. Hughes' career occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Despite his short tenure, his impressive batting average highlighted his potential and skill at the plate, leaving a lasting impression on those who witnessed his performance. Although he did not have the opportunity to establish a lengthy career, Hughes remains a notable figure in baseball history for his brief yet impactful stint in the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 59 8 22 2 3 0 5 0 4 8 0.373 0.413 0.508 0.921 173.0

Career AVG .373 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — +26.9% above league average.

Career OBP .413 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.

Career SLG .508 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — +18.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.921 vs. league average 0.784 across their career seasons — +17.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1930 DET AL 17 59 8 22 2 3 0 5 0 4 8 0.373 .293 (+27%) .354 (+16%) .429 (+18%) .784 (+17%) 173.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 16 0 26 0 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 DET OF 16 0 26 0 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 8
Center Field 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1928, 1929