Rudy Hulswitt
Born: 2/23/1877 in Newport, KY, USA
Died: 1/16/1950 in Louisville, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1899-06-16 | Final Game: 1910-08-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Rudolph Edward Hulswitt
Biography
Rudy Hulswitt was a professional baseball player who played from 1899 to 1910, primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 644 games, accumulating a total of 564 hits and finishing with a batting average of .253. Hulswitt demonstrated his versatility on the field not only through his hitting but also with his speed on the bases, recording 49 stolen bases. He contributed to his teams with 203 runs batted in and hit 3 home runs.
Playing during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Hulswitt's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the "deadball" era to a more modern style of play. His ability to combine solid hitting with athleticism allowed him to make a mark in a competitive league. While he may not be among the most recognized names in baseball history, Hulswitt's contributions to his teams and his role as a player during this pivotal time in the sport are noteworthy.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 644 | 2230 | 208 | 564 | 64 | 32 | 3 | 203 | 49 | 136 | 172 | 0.253 | 0.299 | 0.314 | 0.613 | -1795.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 | 0.272 | -396.0 |
| 1903 | PHI | NL | 138 | 519 | 56 | 128 | 22 | 9 | 1 | 58 | 10 | 28 | 34 | 0.247 | -802.7 |
| 1904 | PHI | NL | 113 | 406 | 36 | 99 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 8 | 16 | 37 | 0.244 | -597.5 |
| 1908 | CIN | NL | 119 | 386 | 27 | 88 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 28 | 7 | 30 | 24 | 0.228 | -316.2 |
| 1909 | STL | NL | 82 | 289 | 21 | 81 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 0.280 | 298.6 |
| 1910 | STL | NL | 63 | 133 | 9 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 0.248 | 18.8 |
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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 590 |