Hughie Jennings
Shortstop · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1891-1918)
Hughie Jennings was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1891 to 1918 for 6 teams, including the Louisville Colonels, a span of 28 seasons. In 1,284 career games, he hit .312 with 1,526 hits, 18 home runs, and 840 RBI. Hughie Jennings was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 13,556.
- 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
- 2/1/1928 in Scranton, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1891-06-01
- Last Game
- 1918-09-02
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1945 (Veterans)
Full name: Hugh Ambrose Jennings
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,284 | 4,895 | 992 | 1,526 | 232 | 88 | 18 | 840 | 359 | 347 | 234 | .312 | .391 | .406 | .797 | 13,556 |
Career AVG .312 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.
Career OBP .391 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +17.7% above league average.
Career SLG .406 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — +15.1% above league average.
Career OPS .797 vs. league average .685 across their career seasons — +16.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | LS2 | AA | 88 | 351 | 51 | 103 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 58 | 12 | 17 | 35 | .293 | .254 (+16%) | .331 (+3%) | .343 (+9%) | .675 (+6%) | 323.6 |
| 1892 | LS3 | NL | 152 | 594 | 65 | 133 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 61 | 28 | 30 | 30 | .224 | .244 (-9%) | .316 (-14%) | .327 (-16%) | .644 (-15%) | -1362.5 |
| 1893 | LS3 | NL | 23 | 88 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .136 | .279 (-51%) | .356 (-51%) | .379 (-55%) | .735 (-53%) | -777.9 |
| 1893 | BLN | NL | 16 | 55 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .255 | .279 (-9%) | .356 (-5%) | .379 (-19%) | .735 (-12%) | -777.9 |
| 1894 | BLN | NL | 128 | 501 | 134 | 168 | 28 | 16 | 4 | 109 | 37 | 37 | 17 | .335 | .309 (+8%) | .379 (+8%) | .435 (+10%) | .814 (+9%) | 1116.6 |
| 1895 | BLN | NL | 131 | 529 | 159 | 204 | 41 | 7 | 4 | 125 | 53 | 24 | 17 | .386 | .296 (+30%) | .361 (+23%) | .399 (+28%) | .761 (+26%) | 3044.8 |
| 1896 | BLN | NL | 130 | 521 | 125 | 209 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 121 | 70 | 19 | 11 | .401 | .290 (+38%) | .354 (+33%) | .387 (+26%) | .741 (+29%) | 3606.9 |
| 1897 | BLN | NL | 117 | 439 | 133 | 156 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 79 | 60 | 42 | 9 | .355 | .291 (+22%) | .354 (+31%) | .387 (+21%) | .741 (+26%) | 2819.1 |
| 1898 | BLN | NL | 143 | 534 | 135 | 175 | 25 | 11 | 1 | 87 | 28 | 78 | 20 | .328 | .270 (+21%) | .333 (+36%) | .347 (+21%) | .680 (+29%) | 3860.0 |
| 1899 | BRO | NL | 16 | 41 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 2 | .171 | — | — | — | — | -58.6 |
| 1899 | BLN | NL | 2 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .375 | — | — | — | — | -58.6 |
| 1899 | BRO | NL | 51 | 175 | 35 | 57 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 34 | 14 | 13 | 7 | .326 | .282 (+15%) | .343 (+24%) | .366 (+18%) | .710 (+21%) | -58.6 |
| 1900 | BRO | NL | 115 | 441 | 61 | 120 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 69 | 31 | 31 | 29 | .272 | .279 (-2%) | .338 (+3%) | .366 (-5%) | .705 (-1%) | -10.0 |
| 1901 | PHI | NL | 82 | 302 | 38 | 79 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 39 | 13 | 25 | 29 | .262 | .271 (-4%) | .326 (+5%) | .359 (-1%) | .686 (+1%) | 169.1 |
| 1902 | PHI | NL | 78 | 290 | 32 | 79 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 8 | 14 | 19 | .272 | .266 (+2%) | .321 (+3%) | .343 (+3%) | .665 (+3%) | 166.8 |
| 1903 | BRO | NL | 6 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1907 | DET | AL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1909 | DET | AL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1910 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1918 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 21 seasons | 1,284 | 4,895 | 992 | 1,526 | 232 | 88 | 18 | 840 | 359 | 347 | 234 | .312 | — | — | — | — | 12,002 | ||
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 (502 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 253 | 874 | 167 | 266 | 0 | 146 | .304 |
| Away | 249 | 943 | 146 | 261 | 4 | 130 | .277 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918-09-02 | DET | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-05-18 | DET | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1910-09-13 | DET | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-10-02 | DET | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-10-01 | DET | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-10-06 | DET | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-13 | DET | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-09 | DET | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-07-02 | BRO | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-07-01 | BRO | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 331 | 1 | 3085 | 191 | 62 | 159 |
| 2B | 38 | 0 | 96 | 105 | 17 | 12 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| OF | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 897 | 1 | 2384 | 3143 | 470 | 411 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | LS2 | 1B | 17 | 0 | 174 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 1891 | LS2 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1891 | LS2 | SS | 68 | 0 | 181 | 221 | 49 | 28 |
| 1892 | LS3 | SS | 152 | 0 | 343 | 537 | 90 | 59 |
| 1893 | LS3 | SS | 23 | 0 | 52 | 90 | 16 | 11 |
| 1893 | BLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1893 | BLN | SS | 15 | 0 | 34 | 36 | 9 | 4 |
| 1894 | BLN | SS | 128 | 0 | 307 | 499 | 63 | 69 |
| 1895 | BLN | SS | 131 | 0 | 425 | 457 | 56 | 71 |
| 1896 | BLN | SS | 130 | 0 | 377 | 476 | 66 | 70 |
| 1897 | BLN | SS | 116 | 0 | 335 | 425 | 55 | 54 |
| 1898 | BLN | 2B | 27 | 0 | 75 | 72 | 12 | 10 |
| 1898 | BLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | BLN | SS | 115 | 0 | 289 | 368 | 50 | 41 |
| 1899 | BRO | 1B | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899 | BRO | SS | 11 | 0 | 25 | 22 | 10 | 3 |
| 1899 | BLN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899 | BRO | 1B | 46 | 0 | 424 | 22 | 6 | 23 |
| 1899 | BRO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899 | BRO | SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1900 | BRO | 1B | 112 | 0 | 1050 | 76 | 21 | 71 |
| 1900 | BRO | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901 | PHI | 1B | 80 | 0 | 745 | 38 | 17 | 20 |
| 1901 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901 | PHI | SS | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902 | PHI | 1B | 69 | 0 | 659 | 46 | 12 | 32 |
| 1902 | PHI | 2B | 4 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1902 | PHI | SS | 5 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903 | BRO | OF | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907 | DET | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1909 | DET | 1B | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1918 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 331 |
| Second Base | 38 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 897 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | Mansfield | PA | 1886 |
| St. Bonaventure University | St. Bonaventure | NY | 1895, 1896, 1897 |
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Hughie Jennings: the record in brief
Hughie Jennings played a first major league game on June 1, 1891 and a last one on September 2, 1918. By club, Jennings's seasons break down as the Louisville Colonels (1891 through 1893), the Baltimore Orioles (1893 to 1899), the Brooklyn Superbas (1899 through 1903), the Philadelphia Phillies (1901 to 1902), and the Detroit Tigers (1907 through 1918). Jennings played primarily as a shortstop and batted and threw right-handed. Born on April 2, 1869, in Pittston, PA, USA, Jennings was listed at 165 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. Jennings's death is recorded on February 1, 1928, in Scranton, PA, USA. Hughie Jennings was the playing name; the full given name is Hugh Ambrose.
Jennings's career batting table shows 1,284 games, 4,895 at bats and 1,526 hits, a .312 average, along with 18 home runs, 840 runs batted in, and 359 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .391 clip and slugging .406, Jennings finished with a .797 OPS.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hughie Jennings
- What years did Hughie Jennings play?
- Hughie Jennings played in Major League Baseball from 1891 to 1918.
- Was Hughie Jennings a pitcher?
- No. Hughie Jennings was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Hughie Jennings hit?
- Hughie Jennings hit 18 career home runs with 1,526 hits.
- Is Hughie Jennings in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Hughie Jennings was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945.
- What teams did Hughie Jennings play for?
- Hughie Jennings played for 5 teams: the Louisville Colonels (1891–1893), the Baltimore Orioles (1893–1899), the Brooklyn Superbas (1899–1900, 1903), the Philadelphia Phillies (1901–1902), and the Detroit Tigers (1907, 1909–1910, 1912, 1918).
- What were Hughie Jennings's career stats?
- In 1,284 games, Hughie Jennings had 1,526 hits, 18 home runs, 840 RBI, 992 runs, and 359 stolen bases, with a .312 batting average.
- What position did Hughie Jennings play?
- Hughie Jennings played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hughie Jennings and how much did he weigh?
- Hughie Jennings was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Hughie Jennings hit each season?
- Hughie Jennings's home runs by season: 1 in 1891, 2 in 1892, 1 in 1893, 4 in 1894, 4 in 1895, 0 in 1896, 2 in 1897, 1 in 1898, 0 in 1899, 1 in 1900, 1 in 1901, 1 in 1902, 0 in 1903, 0 in 1907, 0 in 1909, and 0 in 1912. His most in one season was 4, in 1894 and 1895.
- What was Hughie Jennings's career batting average?
- Hughie Jennings batted .312 over his career, with 1,526 hits in 4,895 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hughie Jennings have?
- Hughie Jennings drove in 840 runs in his career.