Tom Hughes (pitcher, born 1884)

Tom Hughes
Pitcher
Born: (1884-01-28)January 28, 1884 Coal Creek, Colorado
Died: November 1, 1961(1961-11-01) (aged 77) Los Angeles
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 8, 1906, for the New York Highlanders
Last MLB appearance
July 17, 1918, for the Boston Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	56–39
Earned run average	2.56
Strikeouts	476
Teams
New York Highlanders (1906–1910) Boston Braves (1914–1918)
Career highlights and awards
World Series champion: 1914

Thomas L. Hughes (January 28, 1884 – November 1, 1961) born in Coal Creek, Colorado, USA, was a right-handed pitcher for the New York Highlanders (1906–07 and 1909–10) and Boston Braves (1914–18). 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 (50), Saves (9) and Games Finished (22) in 1915 and Won-Loss percentage (.842) in 1916. On June 16 of that year, he no-hit the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 at Braves Field; he struck out future Hall-of-Famer Honus Wagner for the final out.

His accomplishments are being the Braves franchise career leader in WHIP (1.022) and Hits Allowed/9IP (6.77).

In 9 seasons he had a 56–39 Win–loss record, 160 Games (87 Started), 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 at the age of 77.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball annual saves leaders
• List of Major League Baseball no-hitters

References

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)