Hugh McQuillan


Alvin Hugh McQuillan was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 1918 to 1927. He played for the Boston Braves and New York Giants.
In 1561.2 innings pitched in 279 games over 10 seasons, McQuillan compiled an 88-94 won-loss record with a 3.83 Earned Run Average, allowing 1703 hits, 489 bases on balls and recording 446 strikeouts. He pitched 10 shutouts and recorded 17 saves. As a hitter, he posted a.195 batting average with 45 runs, 2 home runs and 37 RBI.
On August 1, 1925, The Associated Press released an article entitled, "Wife Says Pitcher Seeks To Wed Girl. Hugh McQuillan Asked Freedom to Marry Another, Affidavit Asserts." The article reads,