Hugh Canavan

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Given name: Hugh Edward Canavan
Nicknames: Hugo
Primary Pos: Pitcher
Hght/Wght: 5'8" / 160 lbs
Bats/Throws: L / L
Born: May 13, 1897 in Worcester, MA
Died: Sep 4, 1967 in Boston, MA (70 years old)
Debut: Apr 23, 1918

Hugh Edward Canavan (May 13, 1897 – September 4, 1967), nicknamed "Hugo", was a pitcher and outfielder in Major League Baseball.

Playing career

He played for the Boston Braves in 1918, appearing as a pitcher in 11 games and compiling an 0–4 record. He also appeared as a pinch-hitter in 4 games, and played one full game as an outfielder. Canavan appeared in a total of 16 games for the Braves; the Braves lost all 16 of those games.

Canavan had a more successful minor league career, where he played mostly as a pitcher with occasional games in the outfield. Playing nine seasons between 1916 and 1927, as a pitcher Canavan won 99 games.