Hub Pruett
Born: 9/1/1900 in Malden, MO, USA
Died: 1/28/1982 in Ladue, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-04-26 | Final Game: 1932-09-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Hubert Shelby Pruett
Biography
Hub Pruett was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1922 to 1932. Born in 1900, Pruett made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game of the 1930s. Over his ten-year career, he played for several teams, culminating in a record of 29 wins and 48 losses. His career earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.63, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during a time when hitting began to flourish.
Pruett was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, amassing a total of 357 strikeouts and earning 13 saves throughout his time in Major League Baseball. While his win-loss record may not have been stellar, his contributions to his teams and the game were notable, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His playing style and the era he competed in provide insight into the evolving strategies and challenges faced by pitchers during the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 48 | 211 | 69 | 28 | 1 | 13 | 745.0 | 816 | 383 | 28 | 396 | 357 | 4.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | SLA | AL | 7 | 7 | 39 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 119.7 | 99 | 31 | 59 | 70 | 2.33 | 1236.4 |
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 4 | 7 | 32 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 104.3 | 109 | 50 | 64 | 59 | 4.31 | -304.7 |
| 1924 | SLA | AL | 3 | 4 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.0 | 64 | 33 | 42 | 27 | 4.57 | -800.6 |
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 7 | 17 | 31 | 28 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 186.0 | 238 | 125 | 89 | 90 | 6.05 | -399.6 |
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 2 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 71.3 | 78 | 36 | 49 | 35 | 4.54 | -837.4 |
| 1930 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 4 | 45 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 135.7 | 152 | 72 | 63 | 49 | 4.78 | -1759.6 |
| 1932 | BSN | NL | 1 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 63.0 | 76 | 36 | 30 | 27 | 5.14 | -505.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | 212 | 9 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 52 | 0.170 | 0.245 | 0.203 | 0.447 | -272.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | SLA | AL | 39 | 34 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.147 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 32 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | SLA | AL | 33 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 31 | 60 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.217 | -272.9 |
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 13 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | NY1 | NL | 45 | 37 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0.135 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | BSN | NL | 18 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 211 | 0 | 41 | 205 | 15 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | SLA | P | 39 | 0 | 7 | 37 | 1 | 1 |
| 1923 | SLA | P | 32 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 1 | 1 |
| 1924 | SLA | P | 33 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927 | PHI | P | 31 | 0 | 9 | 55 | 7 | 1 |
| 1928 | PHI | P | 13 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 1930 | NY1 | P | 45 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 1 | 1 |
| 1932 | BSN | P | 18 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 211 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 1921 |