Rudy Hulswitt
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1899-1910)
Rudy Hulswitt was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1910 for 4 teams, including the Louisville Colonels, a span of 12 seasons. In 644 career games, he hit .253 with 564 hits, 3 home runs, and 203 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 165 lb
- Died
- 1/16/1950 in Louisville, KY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1899-06-16
- Last Game
- 1910-08-25
Full name: Rudolph Edward Hulswitt
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 644 | 2,230 | 208 | 564 | 64 | 32 | 3 | 203 | 49 | 136 | 172 | .253 | .299 | .314 | .613 | -1,373 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .299 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .314 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .613 vs. league average .644 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | LS3 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | PHI | NL | 128 | 497 | 59 | 135 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 38 | 12 | 30 | 49 | .272 | .266 (+2%) | .321 (-2%) | .343 (-6%) | .665 (-4%) | -312.7 |
| 1903 | PHI | NL | 138 | 519 | 56 | 128 | 22 | 9 | 1 | 58 | 10 | 28 | 34 | .247 | .261 (-6%) | .316 (-9%) | .345 (-5%) | .662 (-7%) | -605.1 |
| 1904 | PHI | NL | 113 | 406 | 36 | 99 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 8 | 16 | 37 | .244 | .246 (-1%) | .300 (-8%) | .321 (-7%) | .622 (-8%) | -482.0 |
| 1908 | CIN | NL | 119 | 386 | 27 | 88 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 28 | 7 | 30 | 24 | .228 | .240 (-5%) | .298 (-4%) | .306 (-7%) | .605 (-5%) | -281.1 |
| 1909 | SLN | NL | 82 | 289 | 21 | 81 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 7 | 19 | 18 | .280 | .244 (+15%) | .306 (+7%) | .312 (+5%) | .618 (+6%) | 291.4 |
| 1910 | SLN | NL | 63 | 133 | 9 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 10 | .248 | .249 (-1%) | .317 (+1%) | .326 (+1%) | .644 (+1%) | 16.9 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 644 | 2,230 | 208 | 564 | 64 | 32 | 3 | 203 | 49 | 136 | 172 | .253 | — | — | — | — | -1,373 | ||
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 (646 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 312 | 1028 | 102 | 253 | 1 | 90 | .246 |
| Away | 334 | 1198 | 106 | 311 | 2 | 88 | .260 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910-08-25 | STL | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-08-24 | STL | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-08-21 | STL | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-08-20 | STL | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-08-19 | STL | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910-08-17 | STL | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-08-16 | STL | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-08-16 | STL | BSN | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1910-08-11 | STL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-08-09 | STL | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 15 | 12 | 23 | 32 | 5 | 4 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 590 | 323 | 1374 | 1787 | 294 | 179 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | LS3 | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1902 | PHI | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1902 | PHI | SS | 125 | 0 | 318 | 400 | 65 | 37 |
| 1903 | PHI | SS | 138 | 0 | 354 | 430 | 81 | 43 |
| 1904 | PHI | SS | 113 | 113 | 273 | 310 | 56 | 42 |
| 1908 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | CIN | SS | 118 | 118 | 242 | 368 | 42 | 37 |
| 1909 | SLN | 2B | 12 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 4 | 4 |
| 1909 | SLN | SS | 65 | 65 | 147 | 200 | 26 | 16 |
| 1910 | SLN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLN | SS | 30 | 27 | 39 | 78 | 20 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 590 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Rudy Hulswitt (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Rudy Hulswitt: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 16, 1899 and the final game on August 25, 1910, Rudy Hulswitt built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Louisville Colonels (1899), the Philadelphia Phillies (1902 through 1904), the Cincinnati Reds (1908), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1909 through 1910). The bio lists Hulswitt as a shortstop who both batted and threw right-handed. Hulswitt is listed at 165 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. Hulswitt was born on February 23, 1877, in Newport, KY, USA. The bio records the death on January 16, 1950, in Louisville, KY, USA. Rudy Hulswitt was the playing name; the full given name is Rudolph Edward.
Hulswitt collected 564 hits in 2,230 at bats across 644 games, good for a .253 batting average; the totals also include 3 homers, 203 runs batted in, and 49 stolen bases. Hulswitt got on base at a .299 rate and slugged .314 (.613 OPS). The .253 career average is close to the .255 the league hit across the same seasons. Hulswitt collected a career-high 135 hits in 1902.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rudy Hulswitt
- What years did Rudy Hulswitt play?
- Rudy Hulswitt played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1910.
- Was Rudy Hulswitt a pitcher?
- No. Rudy Hulswitt was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Rudy Hulswitt hit?
- Rudy Hulswitt hit 3 career home runs with 564 hits.
- What teams did Rudy Hulswitt play for?
- Rudy Hulswitt played for 4 teams: the Louisville Colonels (1899), the Philadelphia Phillies (1902–1904), the Cincinnati Reds (1908), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1909–1910).
- What were Rudy Hulswitt's career stats?
- In 644 games, Rudy Hulswitt had 564 hits, 3 home runs, 203 RBI, 208 runs, and 49 stolen bases, with a .253 batting average.
- What position did Rudy Hulswitt play?
- Rudy Hulswitt played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rudy Hulswitt and how much did he weigh?
- Rudy Hulswitt was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rudy Hulswitt hit each season?
- Rudy Hulswitt's home runs by season: 0 in 1902, 1 in 1903, 1 in 1904, 1 in 1908, 0 in 1909, and 0 in 1910. His most in one season was 1, in 1903, 1904, and 1908.
- What was Rudy Hulswitt's career batting average?
- Rudy Hulswitt batted .253 over his career, with 564 hits in 2,230 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rudy Hulswitt have?
- Rudy Hulswitt drove in 203 runs in his career.
- Is Rudy Hulswitt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rudy Hulswitt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.