Tex Hughson
Born: 2/9/1916 in Buda, TX, USA
Died: 8/6/1993 in San Marcos, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1941-04-16 | Final Game: 1949-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 198 lbs
Full name: Cecil Carlton Hughson
Biography
Tex Hughson was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the 1940s, known for his impressive performances on the mound. Born in 1916, he made his major league debut on April 16, 1941, and played until October 2, 1949. Throughout his career, Hughson compiled a solid record of 96 wins and 54 losses, boasting an earned run average (ERA) of 2.94. His ability to strike out batters was evident in his tally of 693 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his team's success with 17 saves.
Hughson was selected as an All-Star three times, a testament to his skill and popularity during an era that included both the tail end of the pre-World War II baseball landscape and the early post-war years. His competitive spirit and effective pitching style made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he left a lasting impact on the game. Hughson's career unfolded during a time when the sport was evolving, and his accomplishments remain a significant part of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 54 | 225 | 156 | 99 | 19 | 17 | 1375.7 | 1270 | 450 | 77 | 372 | 693 | 2.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | BOS | AL | 5 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 61.0 | 70 | 28 | 13 | 22 | 4.13 | 958.4 |
| 1942 | BOS | AL | 22 | 6 | 38 | 30 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 281.0 | 258 | 81 | 75 | 113 | 2.59 | 4450.3 |
| 1943 | BOS | AL | 12 | 15 | 35 | 32 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 266.0 | 242 | 78 | 73 | 114 | 2.64 | -1334.6 |
| 1944 | BOS | AL | 18 | 5 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 203.3 | 172 | 51 | 41 | 112 | 2.26 | 6329.4 |
| 1946 | BOS | AL | 20 | 11 | 39 | 35 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 278.0 | 252 | 85 | 51 | 172 | 2.75 | 7639.9 |
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 12 | 11 | 29 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 189.3 | 173 | 70 | 71 | 119 | 3.33 | 1588.4 |
| 1948 | BOS | AL | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5.12 | 483.5 |
| 1949 | BOS | AL | 4 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 77.7 | 82 | 46 | 41 | 35 | 5.33 | 96.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225 | 447 | 29 | 53 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 38 | 134 | 0.119 | 0.189 | 0.130 | 0.319 | -3312.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | BOS | AL | 12 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | BOS | AL | 38 | 102 | 8 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 0.176 | -564.5 |
| 1943 | BOS | AL | 35 | 86 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 0.105 | -772.1 |
| 1944 | BOS | AL | 28 | 66 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 0.152 | -426.9 |
| 1946 | BOS | AL | 39 | 91 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 28 | 0.132 | -742.6 |
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 29 | 61 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0.033 | -806.2 |
| 1948 | BOS | AL | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | BOS | AL | 29 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.045 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | WS | BOS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14.3 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3.14 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | WS | BOS | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14.3 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3.14 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 225 | 0 | 70 | 231 | 9 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | BOS | P | 12 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1942 | BOS | P | 38 | 0 | 16 | 59 | 1 | 7 |
| 1943 | BOS | P | 35 | 0 | 10 | 61 | 2 | 3 |
| 1944 | BOS | P | 28 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 3 | 0 |
| 1946 | BOS | P | 39 | 0 | 18 | 34 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947 | BOS | P | 29 | 0 | 10 | 25 | 1 | 3 |
| 1948 | BOS | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949 | BOS | P | 29 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 225 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P3 |
| 1942 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P1 |
| 1942 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P2 |
| 1942 | TSN All-Star | P |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1935, 1936, 1937 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 13th | 19.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1944 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 12th | 22.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1942 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 92.0 | 336 | 0 |