Emil Huhn
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Emil Hugo "Hap" Huhn was a right-handed Major League Baseball
first baseman and catcher who played for the Federal League
's Newark Pepper in 1915 and for the Cincinnati Reds
in 1916 and 1917. He died at the age of 33 in a car crash.
Huhn began his minor league career in 1910, playing for the Richmond Pioneers
and another team, hitting .200 in 16 games. He played for the Hopkinsville Hoppers
in 1911, hitting an improved .296 in 107 games. In 1912, he played for the Adrian Lions
, hitting .252, and in 1913 he played for the Adrian Champs
, hitting .305. He played for the Seattle Giants
in 1914, hitting .295 with 31 doubles and ten triples.
He made his big league debut on April 10, 1915, playing for the Pepper. In 124 games for them that year, he hit .227 with 18 doubles and 13 stolen bases. He was purchased by the Reds from the Pepper on February 10, 1916, and in 1916 he hit .255 in 37 games. He hit .196 in 23 games for the Reds in 1917. On June 24, 1917, he played his final big league game.
Overall, Huhn hit .229 with 40 runs and 47 RBI in 184 big league games. In 560 at-bats, he collected 128 hits - 22 of which were doubles, five of which were triples and one of which was a home run - and he stole 14 bases as well.
Although his major league career was done after 1917, he continued to play professionally, in the minor leagues, until 1925. From 1918 to 1920, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers
, hitting .269, .282 and .295 in his three years with them. He played for the Augusta Georgians
in 1921, hitting .359 with 43 doubles and 17 triples.
From 1922 to 1924, he played for the Mobile Bears
, hitting .311, .345 and .292 in three years with them. He split 1925 between the Augusta Tygers
and Dallas Steers, hitting a combined .329 that season. Overall, he hit .304 with 1,658 hits in 1,544 minor league games.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
first baseman and catcher who played for the Federal League
Federal League
The Federal League of Base Ball Clubs, known simply as the Federal League, was an American professional baseball league that operated as a "third major league", in competition with the established National and American Leagues, from to...
's Newark Pepper in 1915 and for the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in 1916 and 1917. He died at the age of 33 in a car crash.
Huhn began his minor league career in 1910, playing for the Richmond Pioneers
Richmond Pioneers
The Richmond Pioneers were a minor league baseball team that played in the Class-D Blue Grass League from 1908 to 1912. They were based in Richmond, Kentucky, USA....
and another team, hitting .200 in 16 games. He played for the Hopkinsville Hoppers
Hopkinsville Hoppers
*Location: Hopkinsville, KY*League: Kentucky-Illinois-Tennessee League 1905, 1910–1914, 1916, 1922–1923, 1935–1942, 1946–1954*Affiliation: Milwaukee Brewers 1937-1939; Chicago Cubs 1946; Philadelphia A's 1953-1954*Ballpark:...
in 1911, hitting an improved .296 in 107 games. In 1912, he played for the Adrian Lions
Adrian Lions
The Adrian Lions were a minor league baseball team that played in the Southern Michigan League in 1912. They were based in Adrian, Michigan, USA. Major League Baseball players that played for them include Emil Huhn, Cowboy Jones, Elmer Smith and Bun Troy. Prior to being the Adrian Lions, they were...
, hitting .252, and in 1913 he played for the Adrian Champs
Adrian Champs
The Adrian Champs were a minor league baseball team that played in the Southern Michigan League in 1913. They were based in Adrian, Michigan, USA. Major League Baseball players that played for them include Cecil Coombs, Paul Smith, Johnny Mitchell, Emil Huhn, Cowboy Jones and Bun Troy. Prior to...
, hitting .305. He played for the Seattle Giants
Seattle Giants
The Seattle Giants were a minor league baseball team that played in various leagues from 1910 to 1920. Based in Seattle, Washington, USA, they played in the Northwestern League from 1910 to 1917, the Pacific Coast International League in 1918 and 1920, and the Northwest International League in...
in 1914, hitting .295 with 31 doubles and ten triples.
He made his big league debut on April 10, 1915, playing for the Pepper. In 124 games for them that year, he hit .227 with 18 doubles and 13 stolen bases. He was purchased by the Reds from the Pepper on February 10, 1916, and in 1916 he hit .255 in 37 games. He hit .196 in 23 games for the Reds in 1917. On June 24, 1917, he played his final big league game.
Overall, Huhn hit .229 with 40 runs and 47 RBI in 184 big league games. In 560 at-bats, he collected 128 hits - 22 of which were doubles, five of which were triples and one of which was a home run - and he stole 14 bases as well.
Although his major league career was done after 1917, he continued to play professionally, in the minor leagues, until 1925. From 1918 to 1920, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers (minor league baseball team)
The Milwaukee Brewers were a Minor League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They played in the American Association from 1902 through 1952.-A Milwaukee Tradition:...
, hitting .269, .282 and .295 in his three years with them. He played for the Augusta Georgians
Augusta Georgians
The Augusta Georgians were a minor league baseball team that played from 1920 to 1921 in the South Atlantic League. Based in Augusta, Georgia, USA, they were managed by Dolly Stark in 1920 and by Emil Huhn in 1921. Under Stark, they went 55-68, and under Huhn they went 78-68.Notable players include...
in 1921, hitting .359 with 43 doubles and 17 triples.
From 1922 to 1924, he played for the Mobile Bears
Mobile Bears
The Mobile Bears were an American minor league baseball team based in Mobile, Alabama. The franchise was a member of the old Southern Association, a high-level circuit that folded after the 1961 season. Mobile joined the SA in 1908 as the Sea Gulls, but changed its name to the Bears in 1918, and...
, hitting .311, .345 and .292 in three years with them. He split 1925 between the Augusta Tygers
Augusta Tygers
The Augusta Tygers were a minor league baseball team based in Augusta, Georgia, USA. They played in the South Atlantic League from 1922 to 1929. In 1926, under manager Johnny Nee, they were the league champions....
and Dallas Steers, hitting a combined .329 that season. Overall, he hit .304 with 1,658 hits in 1,544 minor league games.