Hughie Wise
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1930)
Hughie Wise was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1930 for the Detroit Tigers. In 2 career games, he hit .333 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 178 lb
- Died
- 7/21/1987 in Plantation, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1930-09-26
- Last Game
- 1930-09-27
Full name: Hugh Edward Wise
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — +13.4% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.
Career OPS .667 vs. league average .784 across their career seasons — 15.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | DET | AL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930-09-27 | DET | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-09-26 | DET | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | West Lafayette | IN | 1926, 1927 |
Hughie Wise: the record in brief
Hughie Wise's major league career runs from a debut on September 26, 1930 to a final game on September 27, 1930. Wise's only club in the season tables is the Detroit Tigers. At 6 feet, 0 inches and 178 pounds, Wise is listed as a catcher. Wise batted from both sides and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Wise was born on March 9, 1906, in Campbellsville, KY, USA. Wise died on July 21, 1987, in Plantation, FL, USA. Wise's full given name, per the bio, is Hugh Edward Wise.
Wise collected 2 hits in 6 at bats across 2 games, good for a .333 batting average. Set against a .294 league average for the same years, Wise's .333 average sits 13.4% above it. By OPS the gap is 15.0% below league average (.667 against .784). Wise's lone season row is 1930 with the Detroit Tigers: 2 games, 2 hits in 6 at bats.
The college table lists Purdue University in 1926 and 1927.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hughie Wise
- Was Hughie Wise a pitcher?
- No. Hughie Wise was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Hughie Wise hit?
- Hughie Wise hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Hughie Wise play for?
- Hughie Wise played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1930).
- What were Hughie Wise's career stats?
- In 2 games, Hughie Wise had 2 hits, with a .333 batting average.
- What position did Hughie Wise play?
- Hughie Wise played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hughie Wise and how much did he weigh?
- Hughie Wise was listed at 6 feet and 178 pounds.
- What was Hughie Wise's career batting average?
- Hughie Wise batted .333 over his career, with 2 hits in 6 at bats.
- Is Hughie Wise in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hughie Wise has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.