Hugh Duffy
Inducted:
1945
Personal Details
5-7, 168lb (170cm, 76kg)
Born:
November 26, 1866
Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S.
Died:
October 19, 1954
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Position:
Outfielder
Manager
College:
NA
Hugh Duffy was a dynamic outfielder and legendary hitter who left an indelible mark on baseball during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Playing from 1888 to 1906, he spent most of his career with the Boston Beaneaters and compiled a remarkable .324 career batting average. Duffy’s most iconic achievement came in 1894, when he hit an astonishing .440, a single-season batting average record that still stands today.
After retiring, Duffy had a long coaching and managerial career, mentoring younger generations of players.
His contributions to early baseball earned him induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945, recognizing his place among the game’s all-time greats.
Duffy's Awards and Records
- Braves Hall of Fame
- Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee: 1945
- MLB Record: Highest single-season batting average (.440 in 1894)
- National League Batting Champion: 1894
- Boston Beaneaters dynasty contributor (3 NL pennants)
MLB Records
- Triple Crown (1894)
- NL batting champion (1894)
- 2× NL home run leader (1894, 1897)
- MLB record .440 batting average, single season
- Led MLB in RBIs, total bases, and slugging in 1894
MLB Teams:
Chicago White Stockings (1888–1889)
Chicago Pirates (1890)
Boston Reds (1891)
Boston Beaneaters (1892–1900)
Milwaukee Brewers (1901)
Philadelphia Phillies (1904–1906)
MLB Stats
Seasons Played:
17 (1888–1906)
Games Played:
1,737
Hits:
2,293
Batting Average:
.324
Home Runs:
106
RBIs:
1,302
Runs Scored:
1,552
Doubles:
442
Triples:
106
Stolen Bases:
574
On-Base Percentage:
.386
Slugging Percentage:
.451