Tom Hughes

Pitcher, Baseball Player

1884 – 1961

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Who was Tom Hughes?

Thomas L. Hughes born in Coal Creek, Colorado, USA, was a right-handed pitcher for the New York Highlanders and Boston Braves. He was also the brother of former major league pitcher Ed Hughes.

He helped the Braves win the 1914 World Series.

He led the National League in Games, Saves and Games Finished in 1915 and Won-Loss percentage in 1916.

His accomplishments are being the Braves franchise career leader in WHIP and Hits Allowed/9IP.

In 9 seasons he had a 56–39 Win-Loss record, 160 Games, 55 Complete Games, 9 Shutouts, 59 Games Finished, 16 Saves, 863 Innings Pitched, 703 Hits Allowed, 309 Runs Allowed, 245 Earned Runs Allowed, 14 Home Runs Allowed, 235 Walks, 476 Strikeouts, 31 Hit Batsmen, 16 Wild Pitches, 3,340 Batters Faced, 2.56 ERA and a 1.087 WHIP.

He died in Los Angeles, California at the age of 77.

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Born
Jan 28, 1884
Coal Creek
Also known as
  • Thomas L. Hughes
Profession
Lived in
  • Colorado
  • Coal Creek
Died
Nov 1, 1961
Los Angeles

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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