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- National LeagueNational LeagueThe National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
: Boston BeaneatersAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997.... - American AssociationAmerican Association (19th century)The American Association was a Major League Baseball league that existed for 10 seasons from to . During that time, it challenged the National League for dominance of professional baseball...
: Boston Reds
World Series: Boston (NL) declined to meet Boston (AA)
National League final standings
| National League National League The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional... |
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| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| Boston Beaneaters Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997.... |
87 | 51 | .630 | -- |
| Chicago Colts Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National... |
82 | 53 | .607 | 3.5 |
| New York Giants San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division.... |
71 | 61 | .538 | 13 |
| Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League... |
68 | 69 | .496 | 18.5 |
| Cleveland Spiders Cleveland Spiders The Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland, Ohio. The team played at National League Park from 1889 to 1890 and at League Park from 1891 to 1899.- 1887-1891 :... |
65 | 74 | .468 | 22.5 |
| Brooklyn Grooms Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming... |
61 | 76 | .445 | 25,5 |
| 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.... |
56 | 81 | .409 | 30.5 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions... |
55 | 80 | .407 | 30.5 |
American Association final standings
| American Association American Association (19th century) The American Association was a Major League Baseball league that existed for 10 seasons from to . During that time, it challenged the National League for dominance of professional baseball... |
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| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| Boston Reds | 93 | 42 | .689 | -- |
| St. Louis Browns St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to... |
85 | 51 | .625 | 8.5 |
| Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee Brewers (AA) The 1891 Milwaukee Brewers were an American professional baseball team and a member of the minor league Western Association and Western League and the major league American Association. They were managed by Charlie Cushman and finished their major league stint with a record of 21-15... |
21 | 15 | .583 | 22.5 |
| Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles (19th century) The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. The club, which featured numerous future Hall of Famers, finished in first place three consecutive years and won the Temple Cup championship in 1896 and 1897... |
71 | 64 | .526 | 22 |
| Philadelphia Athletics Philadelphia Quakers/Athletics (PL/AA) The Philadelphia Athletics were a short-lived Major League Baseball franchise that existed for two seasons from to . Known alternatively as the Philadelphia Quakers, and sometimes informally as "Buffinton's Beauties", they played their first season in the newly created Players' League of ,... |
73 | 66 | .525 | 22 |
| Columbus Solons Columbus Solons The Columbus Solons were a baseball team in the American Association from 1889 to 1891. In three seasons, they won 200 games and lost 209 for a winning percentage of .489. Their home games were played at Recreation Park in Columbus, Ohio.... |
61 | 76 | .445 | 33 |
| Cincinnati Kelly's Killers | 43 | 57 | .430 | 32.5 |
| Louisville Colonels Louisville Colonels The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 until 1891, first as the Louisville Eclipse and later as the Louisville Colonels , the latter name derived from the historic Kentucky colonels... |
54 | 83 | .394 | 40 |
| Washington Statesmen Washington Senators (1891-1899) The Washington Senators were a 19th century baseball team. The team was also known as the Washington Statesmen and the Washington Nationals. The team played at Boundary Field.... > 44 | 91 | .326 | 49 |
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National League statistical leaders
| National League National League The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional... |
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| AVG Batting average Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :... |
Billy Hamilton PHI Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League... |
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| HR Home run In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process... |
Harry Stovey Harry Stovey Harry Duffield Stovey, born Harry Duffield Stowe was a 19th century Major League Baseball player and the first player in major league history to hit 100 home runs... BSN Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997.... |
16 | Mike Tiernan Mike Tiernan Michael Joseph Tiernan , nicknamed "Silent Mike", was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball who played exclusively for the New York Giants from 1887 to 1899. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, his debut game was on April 30, 1887. His final game was played on July 31, 1899... NYG San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division.... |
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| RBI Run batted in Runs batted in or RBIs is a statistic used in baseball and softball to credit a batter when the outcome of his at-bat results in a run being scored, except in certain situations such as when an error is made on the play. The first team to track RBI was the Buffalo Bisons.Common nicknames for an RBI... |
Cap Anson Cap Anson Adrian Constantine Anson , nicknamed "Cap" and "Pop", was a National Association and Major League Baseball first baseman... CHC Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National... |
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| Wins Win (baseball) In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only... |
Bill Hutchinson CHC Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National... |
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| ERA Earned run average In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine... |
John Ewing John Ewing (baseball player) John Ewing was a professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over four seasons with the Louisville Colonels, New York Giants of the Players League, and New York Giants of the National League. Prior to that he was an outfielder in 1883 & 1884... NYG San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division.... |
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| Strikeout Strikeout In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters.... s |
Amos Rusie Amos Rusie Amos Wilson Rusie , nicknamed "The Hoosier Thunderbolt", was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century... NYG San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division.... |
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American Association statistical leaders
| American Association American Association (19th century) The American Association was a Major League Baseball league that existed for 10 seasons from to . During that time, it challenged the National League for dominance of professional baseball... |
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| Type | Name | Stat | |||
| AVG Batting average Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :... |
Dan Brouthers Dan Brouthers Dennis Joseph "Dan" Brouthers was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball whose career spanned the period from to , with a brief return in... BOS |
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| HR Home run In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process... |
Duke Farrell Duke Farrell Charles Andrew Farrell was a 19th century Major League Baseball catcher. Born in Oakdale, Massachusetts, he played for eight teams during his 18 year career... BOS |
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| RBI Run batted in Runs batted in or RBIs is a statistic used in baseball and softball to credit a batter when the outcome of his at-bat results in a run being scored, except in certain situations such as when an error is made on the play. The first team to track RBI was the Buffalo Bisons.Common nicknames for an RBI... |
Hugh Duffy Hugh Duffy Hugh Duffy was a 19th century Major League Baseball player. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945.-Career:... BOS |
110 | Duke Farrell Duke Farrell Charles Andrew Farrell was a 19th century Major League Baseball catcher. Born in Oakdale, Massachusetts, he played for eight teams during his 18 year career... BOS |
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| Wins Win (baseball) In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only... |
Sadie McMahon Sadie McMahon John Joseph "Sadie" McMahon , is a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1889-1897. McMahon would play for the Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms.McMahon was born in Wilmington, Delaware and grew up in the Henry Clay... BAL Baltimore Orioles (19th century) The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. The club, which featured numerous future Hall of Famers, finished in first place three consecutive years and won the Temple Cup championship in 1896 and 1897... |
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| ERA Earned run average In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine... |
Ed Crane Ed Crane (baseball) Edward Nicholas Crane , nicknamed Cannonball, was an American right-handed pitcher and outfielder in Major League Baseball for eight seasons... CKK Cincinnati Porkers The Kelly's Killers were a Major League baseball team that played in Cincinnati, Ohio during the 1891 baseball season. The team played in the American Association, which was a major league from 1882 to 1891.- The team nickname :... |
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| Strikeout Strikeout In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters.... s |
Jack Stivetts Jack Stivetts John Elmer Stivetts was a pitcher with an 11-year career from 1889 to 1899. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals of the American Association and the Boston Beaneaters and Cleveland Spiders, both of the National League... STL St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to... |
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January–March
- February 6 - The New York GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
' salary list is leaked to the press. It shows a total player payroll of $54,600 with Buck EwingBuck EwingWilliam "Buck" Ewing was a Major League Baseball player and manager, and is widely regarded as the best catcher of his era and is often argued to be the best player of the 19th century...
's $5,500 salary topping the scale.
April–June
- April 11 - Clark GriffithClark GriffithClark Calvin Griffith , nicknamed "the Old Fox", was a Major League Baseball pitcher, manager and team owner.-Biography:...
‚ 21 years old‚ makes his Major League debut‚ pitching for the St. Louis BrownsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
to a 13–5 victory over the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe 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....
. After spending much of 1892 and 1893 in the minor leagues‚ Griffith will return to remain active in the majors as a pitcher‚ manager‚ and club owner until his death in 19551955 in baseball-Major League Baseball:*World Series: Brooklyn Dodgers over New York Yankees ; Johnny Podres, MVP*All-Star Game, July 12 at County Stadium: National League, 6-5 -Other champions:*Caribbean World Series: Cangrejeros de Santurce...
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- April 22 - In the first game at the third Polo GroundsPolo GroundsThe Polo Grounds was the name given to four different stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City, used by many professional teams in both baseball and American football from 1880 until 1963...
, Bston beats the New York Giants, 4-3.
- May 1 - Cleveland's League ParkLeague ParkLeague Park was a baseball park located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It was situated at the northeast corner of Lexington Avenue and E. 66th Street in the Hough neighborhood. It was home to the National League Cleveland Spiders, the American League Cleveland Indians, and the Cleveland...
opens with 10,000 fans on hand to see pitcher Cy YoungCy YoungDenton True "Cy" Young was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. During his 22-year baseball career , he pitched for five different teams. Young was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937...
beat Cincinnati, 12-3.
- May 14 - Charles RadbournCharles RadbournCharles Gardner Radbourn , nicknamed "Old Hoss", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball . He played for the Buffalo Bisons , Providence Grays , Boston Beaneaters , Boston Reds , and Cincinnati Reds...
of the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe 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....
records his 300th career win.
- June 22 - Tom LovettTom LovettThomas Joseph Lovett was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball between 1885 and 1894....
throws a no-hitterNo-hitterA no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
as the Brooklyn Grooms defeat the New York GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
, 4-0.
July–September
- July 1 - Chicago ColtsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
outfielder Jimmy Ryan hits for the cycle in a 9-3 win over the Cleveland SpidersCleveland SpidersThe Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland, Ohio. The team played at National League Park from 1889 to 1890 and at League Park from 1891 to 1899.- 1887-1891 :...
. It's the second time in Ryan's career that he has hit for the cycle.
- July 31 - New York GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
pitcher Amos RusieAmos RusieAmos Wilson Rusie , nicknamed "The Hoosier Thunderbolt", was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century...
no-hits the Brooklyn Bridegrooms 6-0, on 8 walks and 4 K's. At 20 years and 2 months he is the youngest pitcher to toss a no-hitterNo-hitterA no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
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- August 26 - John McGrawJohn McGrawJohn McGraw may refer to:* John McGraw , , New York lumber tycoon, and one of the founding trustees of Cornell University* John McGraw , , Governor of Washington state from 1893–1897...
debuts with the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
in the AA. He plays shortstop, makes an error, and he has a hit as the Orioles defeat the Columbus BuckeyesColumbus Buckeyes (minor league)According to information compiled by baseball historian Ray Nemec of the Society for American Baseball Research , the Columbus Buckeyes were a men's baseball team in the International Association during the 1877 season, along with several other American teams and two Canadian teams, the London...
, 6-5.
- September 4 - Responding to writers who claim it's time for him to quit, ChicagoChicagoChicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
's 39-year-old player-manager Cap AnsonCap AnsonAdrian Constantine Anson , nicknamed "Cap" and "Pop", was a National Association and Major League Baseball first baseman...
wears a false white beard against BostonBostonBoston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
. It doesn't help him at the plate - he is hitless in 3 at bats. The White Stockings beat Boston, 5-3.
- September 12 - Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee Brewers (AA)The 1891 Milwaukee Brewers were an American professional baseball team and a member of the minor league Western Association and Western League and the major league American Association. They were managed by Charlie Cushman and finished their major league stint with a record of 21-15...
outfielder Abner DalrympleAbner DalrympleAbner Frank Dalrymple was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball who hit 43 home runs and batted .288 during his 12-season career spent primarily with the Chicago White Stockings, for whom he starred as the leadoff hitter on five National League pennant winners...
hits for the cycle in a 10-4 win over the Washington StatesmenWashington Senators (1891-1899)The Washington Senators were a 19th century baseball team. The team was also known as the Washington Statesmen and the Washington Nationals. The team played at Boundary Field....
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October–December
- October 4 - On the final day of the American AssociationAmerican Association (19th century)The American Association was a Major League Baseball league that existed for 10 seasons from to . During that time, it challenged the National League for dominance of professional baseball...
season, Ted BreitensteinTed BreitensteinTheodore P. "Ted" Breitenstein was an American Major League Baseball player from St. Louis, Missouri who pitched from to for the St. Louis Browns/Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds...
of the St. Louis BrownsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
throws a no-hitterNo-hitterA no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
against the Louisville ColonelsLouisville ColonelsThe Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 until 1891, first as the Louisville Eclipse and later as the Louisville Colonels , the latter name derived from the historic Kentucky colonels...
, in an 8-0 Browns win. It is Breitenstein's first major league start. He faced the minimum amount of batters, 27, allowing just one base on balls. It was also the last no-hitterNo-hitterA no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
thrown in the American AssociationAmerican Association (19th century)The American Association was a Major League Baseball league that existed for 10 seasons from to . During that time, it challenged the National League for dominance of professional baseball...
, as the league folded following the season.
- November 26 - A series for the championship of the Pacific Coast begins between the champions of the California League (the San Jose Dukes) and the Pacific Northwest League pennant winners (the Portland Webfeet). San Jose wins the opener, 8–6. The series will last until January 10 with San Jose winning 10 games to 9. All the games are in played in San José, CaliforniaSan Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
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January–March
- January 15 - Ray ChapmanRay ChapmanRaymond Johnson Chapman was an American baseball player, spending his entire career as a shortstop for Cleveland....
- January 16 - Marv GoodwinMarv GoodwinMarvin Mardo Goodwin , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Washington Senators, St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds...
- January 16 - Ferdie SchuppFerdie SchuppFerdinand Maurice Schupp born in Louisville, Kentucky was a Pitcher for the New York Giants , St...
- January 23 - Ray HaleyRay HaleyRichard Timothy Haley was a professional baseball catcher. He played all or part of three seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1915 through 1917 for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Athletics...
- January 28 - Bill DoakBill DoakWilliam Leopold Doak was born on January 28, 1891 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He spent 11 years with the St. Louis Cardinals. In he went 19-6 and lead the league with an ERA of 1.72. Doak won 20 games in , and led the NL in ERA again in 1921. On June 14, 1924 Doak was traded by the Cardinals to...
- January 29 - Esty ChaneyEsty ChaneyEsty Clyon Chaney was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox and Brooklyn Tip-Tops . Listed at 5'11", 170 lbs., Chaney batted and threw right-handed...
- January 31 - Tim HendryxTim HendryxTimothy Green Hendryx was a utility outfielder in Major League Baseball who played with four different teams between the 1911 and 1921 seasons. Listed at 5' 9", 170 lb., Hendryx batted and threw right-handed...
- February 5 - Roger PeckinpaughRoger PeckinpaughRoger Thorpe Peckinpaugh was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians , New York Yankees , Washington Senators and Chicago White Sox...
- February 18 - Sherry SmithSherry SmithSherrod Malone Smith was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1911 until 1927, he pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Brooklyn Robins and Cleveland Indians . Smith batted right-handed and threw left-handed...
- February 18 - Zip ZabelZip ZabelGeorge Washington Zabel was a Major League relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.Zabel attended Baker University, in Baldwin City, Kansas....
- February 22 - Clarence MitchellClarence MitchellClarence Elmer Mitchell , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played in the majors from 1911-1932 for the Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, New York Giants, Brooklyn Robins, Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals...
- March 4 - Dazzy VanceDazzy VanceCharles Arthur "Dazzy" Vance was a star Major League Baseball starting pitcher during the 1920s.-Biography:...
- March 24 - Ernie ShoreErnie ShoreErnest Grady Shore was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox during some of their best years in the 1910s....
- March 31 - Johnny CouchJohnny CouchJohn Daniel Couch was a Major League Baseball player.-Baseball career:...
April–June
- April 20 - Dave BancroftDave BancroftDavid James "Beauty" Bancroft was an American baseball player who played Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1930. He is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame....
- May 3 - Eppa RixeyEppa RixeyEppa Rixey Jr. , nicknamed "Jephtha", was an American left-handed pitcher who played 21 seasons for the Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1933...
- May 20 - Joe Harris
- May 21 - Doc AyersDoc AyersYancey Wyatt "Doc" Ayers was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was known for throwing the spitball, and was one of the 17 pitchers allowed to continue throwing the pitch after it was outlawed in 1920. Ayers played nine seasons in the American League with the Washington Senators and...
- June 1 - Hank SevereidHank SevereidHenry Levai Severeid born in Story City, Iowa was a Catcher for the Cincinnati Reds , St. Louis Browns , Washington Senators and New York Yankees ....
July–September
- July 6 - Steve O'NeillSteve O'NeillStephen Francis O'Neill was an American catcher, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball.Born to Irish immigrants in Minooka, Pennsylvania , O'Neill was one of six brothers who escaped a life in the coal mines by playing in the major leagues...
- July 19 - Earl HamiltonEarl HamiltonEarl Andrew Hamilton was a MLB left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Browns , Detroit Tigers , Pittsburgh Pirates , and the Philadelphia Phillies . He pitched a no-hitter against Detroit on August 30, 1912. The Tigers did get a run on a Ty Cobb walk and an error, making the final score 5-1 Browns...
- August 11 - Walter BarbareWalter BarbareWalter Lawrence Barbare was a third baseman/shortstop who played for the Cleveland Indians , Boston Red Sox , Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Braves . Barbare batted and threw right-handed...
- August 18 - Wally GerberWally GerberWalter Gerber was a professional baseball player. He played all or part of fifteen seasons in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , St. Louis Browns and Boston Red Sox , primarily as a shortstop...
- August 19 - Al DeVormerAl DeVormerAlbert E. DeVormer was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and New York Giants. DeVormer batted and threw right-handed...
- August 22 - Happy FelschHappy FelschOscar Emil "Happy" Felsch was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox from 1915 to 1920. He is probably best known for his involvement in the 1919 Black Sox scandal....
- August 28 - Byron HouckByron HouckByron Houck was a pitcher in Major League Baseball during the 1910s.-Teams:* Philadelphia Athletics 1912 - 1914 * Brooklyn Tip-Tops 1914 * St. Louis Browns 1918...
- September 16 - George OrmeGeorge OrmeGeorge William Orme was a backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. Listed at 5' 10", 160 lb., Orme batted and threw right-handed...
October–December
- October 13 - Fred McMullinFred McMullinFrederick Drury McMullin was an American Major League Baseball third baseman. He is best known for his involvement in the 1919 Black Sox scandal.-Career:...
- November 5 - Greasy Neale
- November 11 - Rabbit MaranvilleRabbit MaranvilleWalter James Vincent Maranville , better known as Rabbit Maranville due to his speed and small stature , was a Major League Baseball shortstop. At the time of his retirement in 1935, he had played in a record 23 seasons in the National League, a mark which wasn't broken until 1986 by Pete Rose...
- November 12 - Carl MaysCarl MaysCarl William Mays was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1929. Despite impressive career statistics, he is primarily remembered for throwing a beanball on August 16, 1920, that struck and killed Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians, making Chapman one of two people to die...
Deaths
- January 13 - Joe ConnorsJoe ConnorsJoseph P. Connors was a 19th-century professional baseball pitcher. He pitched for two different teams in the Union Association in .-Sources:...
, age unknown, pitched 3 games in 18841884 in baseball-Champions:*First World's Championship Series: Providence Grays over New York Metropolitans *National League: Providence Grays*American Association: New York Metropolitans*Union Association: St...
in the Union AssociationUnion AssociationThe Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. St. Louis won the pennant and joined the National League the following season...
. - February 6 - Tom HealeyTom HealeyThomas F. Healey was an American Major League Baseball player who pitched for one season. In he played with the Providence Grays and Indianapolis Blues. For his career, he compiled a 6-7 record in 14 appearances, with a 2.39 earned run average and 20 strikeouts. He was born in Cranston, Rhode...
, 37?, pitcher in 18781878 in baseball-Champions:*National League: Boston Red Caps*International Association: Buffalo Bisons*Pacific Coast: San Francisco Athletics Inter-league playoff: Boston and Buffalo each won 1 game in 2 game series.-National League final standings:...
. - February 25 - Jeremiah Reardon, 22?, pitcher who appeared in 2 games in 18861886 in baseball-Champions:* World Series St. Louis Browns 4, Chicago White Stockings 2*National League: Chicago White Stockings*American Association: St. Louis Browns-National League final standings:-American Association final standings:...
. - April 14 - Frank BellFrank Bell (baseball)Frank Gustav Bell was an American Major League Baseball player from Cincinnati, Ohio who played one season in the Majors, for the Brooklyn Grays of the American Association. In July 1885 Bell appeared in a total of ten games as a catcher, outfielder, and third baseman for the Grays. He batted...
, 27?, played for the 18851885 in baseball-Champions:*Post-season playoff: Chicago White Stockings played St. Louis Browns. Series ended with both teams going 3-3-1 in a best-of-7 series. Game 1 ended in a tie called after 8 inning due to darkness; Game 2 was awarded to Chicago by forfeit after 6 innings because St. Louis refused to...
Brooklyn GraysLos Angeles DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
. - May 20 - Jim Fogarty, 27, utility player from 1884-1890. Led the National LeagueNational LeagueThe National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
in stolen bases with 99 in 18891889 in baseball-Champions:*World Series: New York Giants 6, Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3*National League: New York Giants*American Association: Brooklyn Bridegrooms-National League final standings:-American Association final standings:-National League statistical leaders:...
. - May 21 - Jim WhitneyJim WhitneyJames Evans "Grasshopper Jim" Whitney was a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of ten seasons with the Boston Red Caps/Beaneaters, Kansas City Cowboys, Washington Nationals, Indianapolis Hoosiers and Philadelphia Athletics . He was the National League...
, 33, pitcher who had five 20-win seasons, including 37 for 18831883 in baseball-Champions:*National League: Boston Beaneaters*American Association: Philadelphia Athletics*Inter-State League: Brooklyn Atlantics*Northwestern League: Toledo Blue StockingsInter-league playoff: Philadelphia declined to play Boston...
BostonAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
champions; led NL in wins, games and innings as 18811881 in baseball-Champions:*National League: Chicago White StockingsEastern Championship Association: New York MetropolitansInter-league playoff: New York Mets def. Chicago , 2 games to 1.-National League final standings:-Statistical leaders:-January-March:...
rookie, in strikeouts in 1883; good hitter also played center field, batted .323 in 18821882 in baseball-Champions:*National League: Chicago def. Providence 5 games to 4*American Association: Cincinnati Red Stockings*League Alliance: New York MetropolitansInterleague*Chicago vs. Cincinnati tie 1 game each*Chicago def...
. - June 10 - Jerry DorganJerry DorganJeremiah F. "Jerry" Dorgan was an American Major League Baseball right fielder and catcher for five teams in four seasons. His brother Mike Dorgan was also a professional baseball player....
, 34?, reserve player from 1880-1885. - July 2 - John Cassidy, 34?, right fielder for five teams who batted .378 for the 18771877 in baseball-Champions:*National League: Boston Red Caps*International Association: London‚ Ontario‚ Canada Tecumsehs*League Alliance: Indianapolis Hoosiers & Lowell Ladies' Men *New England Association: Lowell Ladies' Men...
Hartford Dark BluesHartford Dark BluesThe Hartford Dark Blues were a 19th century baseball team. The team was based in Hartford, Connecticut.-History:They were a member of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players in 1874 and 1875 and the National League in 1876 and 1877...
. - July 14 - Bill Crowley, 34, outfielder from 1875-1885.
- July 29 - Steve Matthias, 31?, shortstop for the 18841884 in baseball-Champions:*First World's Championship Series: Providence Grays over New York Metropolitans *National League: Providence Grays*American Association: New York Metropolitans*Union Association: St...
Chicago Browns/Pittsburgh StogiesChicago Browns/Pittsburgh StogiesThe Chicago Browns/Pittsburgh Stogies were a short-lived professional baseball team in the Union Association of 1884. They were to battle the Chicago White Stockings, of the National League, for the Chicago baseball market, however the Browns lost that battle to the White Stockings...
of the Union AssociationUnion AssociationThe Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. St. Louis won the pennant and joined the National League the following season...
. - August 25 - Jerry Sweeney, 31?, 1st baseman for the 18841884 in baseball-Champions:*First World's Championship Series: Providence Grays over New York Metropolitans *National League: Providence Grays*American Association: New York Metropolitans*Union Association: St...
Kansas City Cowboys. - August 28 - Joe Miller, 41, 2nd baseman who played from 1872-1875.
- October 11 - Will Smalley, 20, 3rd baseman for the 18901890 in baseball-Champions:*World Series: Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3, Louisville Colonels 3, 1 tie*National League: Brooklyn Bridegrooms*American Association: Louisville Colonels*Players' League: Boston RedsInter-league playoff: Brooklyn declined challenge by Boston...
Cleveland SpidersCleveland SpidersThe Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland, Ohio. The team played at National League Park from 1889 to 1890 and at League Park from 1891 to 1899.- 1887-1891 :...
. - October 14 - Larry CorcoranLarry CorcoranLawrence J. Corcoran was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was born in Brooklyn, New York.Corcoran debuted in 1880, winning 43 games and leading the Chicago team to the National League championship...
, 32, pitcher who won 175 games for the Chicago White StockingsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
from 1880 to 1885, led NL in wins, strikeouts and ERA once each; first pitcher to coordinate signals with his catcher, threw three no-hitters. - October 21 - Ed Daily, 29, pitcher from 1885-1891. Won 26 games in 18851885 in baseball-Champions:*Post-season playoff: Chicago White Stockings played St. Louis Browns. Series ended with both teams going 3-3-1 in a best-of-7 series. Game 1 ended in a tie called after 8 inning due to darkness; Game 2 was awarded to Chicago by forfeit after 6 innings because St. Louis refused to...
. - November 19 - Ernie Hickman, 35?, starting pitcher for the Kansas City Cowboys of the Union AssociationUnion AssociationThe Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. St. Louis won the pennant and joined the National League the following season...
in 18841884 in baseball-Champions:*First World's Championship Series: Providence Grays over New York Metropolitans *National League: Providence Grays*American Association: New York Metropolitans*Union Association: St...
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