Hub Northen
Born: 8/16/1886 in Atlanta, TX, USA
Died: 10/1/1947 in Shreveport, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-09-10 | Final Game: 1912-10-05
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Hubbard Edwin Northen
Biography
Hub Northen was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from September 10, 1910, to October 5, 1912, during a time when baseball was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensively focused game. Northen played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 164 games throughout his brief but impactful career.
Over the course of his time in the majors, Northen accumulated 159 hits and recorded a batting average of .272, showcasing his ability to make contact and contribute to his team's offensive efforts. He hit 3 home runs and drove in 63 runs, while also demonstrating speed on the basepaths with 14 stolen bases. Northen's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the era, as he combined solid hitting with speed, making him a versatile asset on the field. Although his career was relatively short, Hub Northen remains a part of baseball history, representing the transitionary phase of the sport in the early 1910s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | 584 | 76 | 159 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 63 | 14 | 60 | 67 | 0.272 | 0.345 | 0.365 | 0.710 | 432.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 26 | 96 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 0.198 | -449.7 |
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 19 | 76 | 16 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 0.316 | 289.9 |
| 1911 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 289.9 |
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 118 | 412 | 54 | 116 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 46 | 8 | 41 | 46 | 0.282 | 592.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 147 | 26 | 272 | 18 | 19 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | SLA | OF | 26 | 26 | 48 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1911 | BRO | OF | 19 | 0 | 46 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1912 | BRO | OF | 102 | 0 | 178 | 11 | 10 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 10 |
| Center Field | 88 |
| Right Field | 51 |