Hugh Yancy (born October 16, 1949 in Sarasota, Florida) is an American former professional baseball player. He appeared in 7 games spread across 3 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox between 1972 and 1976. He bats and throws right-handed.
The Chicago White Sox drafted Yancy in the 1968 Major League Baseball Draft. In 1972, he appeared in three games as a second baseman, getting one hit in nine at bats. In 1974, he appeared in one game as a pinch hitter, executing a sacrifice bunt in his lone plate appearance. Then, in 1976, he appeared in three more games as a third baseman, getting one hit in ten at bats.
After the 1976 season, Yancy was traded to the Cincinnati Reds, but never again played in the major leagues. He played one season in the Reds organization, then played in the Cleveland Indians organization in 1978-79 before retiring.
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