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Hugh Poland

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1943-1948 (1943-1948)
Proper Name
Hugh Reid Poland
Positions
C (55)
Positions
C
Height / Weight
6-0 / 185
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Birthdate
January 19,1910
Death Date
March 30,1984   Age:  74.071
Colleges
Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green,KY)
MLB Debut
April 22,1943
MLBAM ID
120646
Retrosheet#
polah101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career2118390190.185.449

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1943New York GiantsNLMLBNY11033C41211010200100000031310.083.154.250.404.000.167.0007.690.000.000.00
1943Boston BravesNLMLBBSN5,1633C4414152770013004110100334146720.191.214.241.455.000.050.0002.747.532.750.00
1944Boston BravesNLMLBBSN1434C82313100200010000142312.130.130.174.304.000.044.0000.004.350.000.00
1946Boston BravesNLMLBBSN1836C460110000000000002610.167.167.333.500.000.166.0000.000.000.000.00
1947Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI3537C480000000000000010800.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1947Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN637C161816100200140000071915.333.368.389.757.000.056.0005.2621.054.000.00
1948Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN638C330100000000000001301.333.333.333.666.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1943MLBTotal--BSN,NY1------4815362871015005110100337159820.183.209.242.451.092.059.1973.146.922.20NL1943
1944MLBTotal--BSN------82313100200010000142312.130.130.174.304.043.043.1360.004.35NL1944
1946MLBTotal--BSN------460110000000000002610.167.167.333.500.167.167.1670.000.00NL1946
1947MLBTotal--CIN,PHI------202616100200140000172715.231.259.269.528.077.038.2733.7014.814.00NL1947
1948MLBTotal--CIN------330100000000000001301.333.333.333.667.000.000.3330.000.00NL1948
Tot:MLB (5 yrs)MLB832118391010190061601005512181128.185.207.242.449.085.057.2002.757.342.67
Tot:NL (5 yrs)NL832118391010190061601005512181128.185.207.242.449.085.057.2002.757.342.67

Fielding Statistics

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1943Boston BravesNLMLB30C38--13794115014600.9733.80.000.0024.886.43
1943New York GiantsNLMLB30C4--62119800.8892.00.000.002.6100.05
1944Boston BravesNLMLB31C6--31020333100.9395.20.000.003.975.04
1946Boston BravesNLMLB33C2--600066001.0003.00.000.001.350.05
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1943Boston BravesNLMLBBSN3068856-44Casey Stengel, Bob Colemandnq
1943New York GiantsNLMLBNY13055988-4Mel Ottdnq
1944Boston BravesNLMLBBSN3165896-8Bob Colemandnq
1946Boston BravesNLMLBBSN3381724-4Billy Southworthdnq
1947Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3473815-16Johnny Neundnq
1947Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI3462928-4Ben Chapmandnq
1948Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3564897-3Johnny Neun, Bucky Waltersdnq
7 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

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Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1948-05-28Released by RedsNoHist
1947-06-14Traded from Philadelphia Phillies with Ken Raffensberger to Cincinnati Reds for Al LakemanCincinnati RedsNoHist
1947-05-17Sold by Indianapolis (American Association) to Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesNoHist
1946-07-31Sold by Boston Braves to Indianapolis (American Association)NoHist
1943-04-27Traded from New York Giants with Connie Ryan to Boston Braves for Ernie LombardiBoston BravesNoHist
5 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
21
Power
36
Contact
65
XBH
64
RBIs
52
Runs
25
Hitting
26
Durability
11
Team
.436

[Career Highlights]

[1943]  Played for Boston Braves (MLB) ... Played for New York Giants (MLB)
[1944]  Played for Boston Braves (MLB)
[1946]  Played for Boston Braves (MLB)
[1947]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB) ... Played for Philadelphia Phillies (MLB)
[1948]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB)
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