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| American League American League The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major... |
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 :... |
Ty Cobb Ty Cobb Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb , nicknamed "The Georgia Peach," was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He was born in Narrows, Georgia... DET |
.324 | Honus Wagner Honus Wagner -Louisville Colonels:Recognizing his talent, Barrow recommended Wagner to the Louisville Colonels. After some hesitation about his awkward figure, Wagner was signed by the Colonels, where he hit .338 in 61 games.... PIT |
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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... |
Sam Crawford Sam Crawford Samuel Earl Crawford , nicknamed "Wahoo Sam", was a Major League Baseball player who played outfield for the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1957.... DET |
7 | Tim Jordan Tim Jordan (baseball) Timothy Joseph Jordan was a professional baseball player. He was a first baseman over parts of seven seasons with the Washington Senators, New York Highlanders and Brooklyn Supurbas. He led the National League in home runs twice, in 1906 and 1908 with Brooklyn... BRO |
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| RBI | Ty Cobb Ty Cobb Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb , nicknamed "The Georgia Peach," was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He was born in Narrows, Georgia... DET |
108 | Honus Wagner Honus Wagner -Louisville Colonels:Recognizing his talent, Barrow recommended Wagner to the Louisville Colonels. After some hesitation about his awkward figure, Wagner was signed by the Colonels, where he hit .338 in 61 games.... PIT |
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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... |
Ed Walsh Ed Walsh Edward Augustine Walsh was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He holds the record for lowest career ERA, 1.82.-Baseball career:Born in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, Walsh had a brief though remarkable major league career... CWS |
40 | Christy Mathewson Christy Mathewson Christopher "Christy" Mathewson , nicknamed "Big Six", "The Christian Gentleman", or "Matty", was an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He played his entire career in what is known as the dead-ball era... NYG |
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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... |
Addie Joss Addie Joss Adrian Joss was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched his entire nine-year baseball career for the Cleveland Bronchos/Naps .-Early life:... CLE |
1.16 | Christy Mathewson Christy Mathewson Christopher "Christy" Mathewson , nicknamed "Big Six", "The Christian Gentleman", or "Matty", was an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He played his entire career in what is known as the dead-ball era... NYG |
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| Ks 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.... |
Ed Walsh Ed Walsh Edward Augustine Walsh was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He holds the record for lowest career ERA, 1.82.-Baseball career:Born in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, Walsh had a brief though remarkable major league career... CWS |
269 | Christy Mathewson Christy Mathewson Christopher "Christy" Mathewson , nicknamed "Big Six", "The Christian Gentleman", or "Matty", was an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He played his entire career in what is known as the dead-ball era... NYG |
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January-March
- February 27 - The sacrifice flySacrifice flyIn baseball, a sacrifice fly is a batted ball that satisfies four criteria:* There are fewer than two outs when the ball is hit.* The ball is hit to the outfield....
rule is adopted. No time at batAt batIn baseball, an at bat or time at bat is used to calculate certain statistics, including batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage. It is a more restricted definition of a plate appearance...
is charged if a runRun (baseball)In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
scores after the catch of a fly ball. The rule will be repealed in 1931, then reinstated (or changed) several times before gaining permanent acceptance in .
April-June
- June 30 - 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...
pitches the third, and final, 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"...
of his career as the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
defeat the New York Highlanders, 8-0.
July-September
- July 4 - One batter away from a perfect gamePerfect gameA perfect game is defined by Major League Baseball as a game in which a pitcher pitches a victory that lasts a minimum of nine innings and in which no opposing player reaches base. Thus, the pitcher cannot allow any hits, walks, hit batsmen, or any opposing player to reach base safely for any...
, 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 Hooks WiltseHooks WiltseGeorge Leroy "Hooks" Wiltse was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1915. He was the brother of pitcher Snake Wiltse....
hits George McQuillanGeorge McQuillanGeorge Watt McQuillan , born in Brooklyn, New York, was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies , Cincinnati Reds , Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians ....
with two outs in the ninth inning. Wiltse continues to pitch and tosses 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 Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe 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...
. The Giants win, 1-0, in 10 innings.
- August 4 - In a game between the St. Louis CardinalsSt. 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...
and the Brooklyn Superbas only one baseball was used for the entire game. Brooklyn wins, 3-0.
- September 5 - Nap RuckerNap RuckerGeorge Napoleon "Nap" Rucker was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Superbas/Dodgers/Robins. He was born in Crabapple, Georgia....
pitches 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 Superbas defeat the Boston Doves, 6-0.
- September 18 - Cleveland Naps pitcher Bob RhoadsBob RhoadsBarton Emory Rhoads , nicknamed "Dusty", was a major league pitcher for the Chicago Orphans, Cleveland Naps, and St. Louis Cardinals in the early 20th century. His best year was in 1906, when he won 22 games and had a 1.80 ERA. He finished his career with a 97-82 record, a 2.61 ERA and 522...
tosses 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 Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
, Cleveland wins, 2-1.
- September 20 - Frank SmithFrank Smith (1900s pitcher)Frank Elmer Smith was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1915. He played for the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Terrapins, and Brooklyn Tip-Tops. Nicknamed "Piano Mover" because that was his offseason job, Smith was a mainstay of the White...
of the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
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 Philadelphia AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
, the White Sox win, 1-0. It is the second 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"...
of Smith's career.
- September 23 - The Chicago CubsChicago 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...
and 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....
, involved in a tight pennant race, (also involving the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe 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...
) were tied in the bottom of the ninth inning at the 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...
. The Giants had runners on first and third and two outs when Al BridwellAl BridwellAlbert Henry Bridwell was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the a number of teams in the early 20th century, most notably the New York Giants, when the team was managed by John McGraw. Bridwell hit the single which caused the crucial "Merkle boner" running error of the...
hit a single to center field, scoring Moose McCormickMoose McCormickHarry Elwood "Moose" McCormick , was a professional baseball outfielder. He played all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball between 1904 and 1913 for the New York Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Philadelphia Phillies...
from third with the Giants’ apparent winning run, but the runner on first base, rookie Fred MerkleFred MerkleFrederick Charles Merkle , also known as "Bonehead" Merkle, was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball...
, thinking the game was over, went half way to second and then sprinted to the clubhouse after McCormick touched home plate. As fans swarmed the field, Cub infielder Johnny EversJohnny EversJohn Joseph Evers was a Major League Baseball player and manager. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1946...
retrieved the ball and touched second. A forceout was called at second base, nullifying the single, and since there were 2 outs when the play started, the run was also nullified and the inning ended. The game was declared a tieTie (draw)To tie or draw is to finish a competition with identical or inconclusive results. The word "tie" is usually used in North America for sports such as American football. "Draw" is usually used in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Commonwealth of Nations and it is usually used for sports such as...
and would be made up at the end of the season if the Cubs and Giants were tied for first place. The incident became known as "Merkle's Boner".
- September 26 - Ed ReulbachEd ReulbachEdward Marvin "Big Ed" Reulbach was a major league baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs during their glory years of the early 1900s....
of the Chicago CubsChicago 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...
pitches two shutoutShutoutIn team sports, a shutout refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring. While possible in most major sports, they are highly improbable in some sports, such as basketball....
s in the same day, whitewashing the Brooklyn SuperbasLos 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...
5–0 on a five-hitter and 3–0 on a three-hitter. The entire doubleheader is played in less than three hours. Reulbach allows five hits in the a.m. game, and is even stingier in the afternoon, yielding three hits and a walk. Kaiser WilhelmKaiser WilhelmKaiser Wilhelm is a common reference to two German emperors:* Wilhelm I, German Emperor , King of Prussia; became the first Kaiser of a united Germany...
and Jim PastoriusJim PastoriusJames Washington "Sunny Jim" Pastorius was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1906-1909 for the Brooklyn Superbas.-External links:...
are the losing pitchers.
October-December
- October 2
- In a game involving the Cleveland Naps and the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
, Ed WalshEd WalshEdward Augustine Walsh was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He holds the record for lowest career ERA, 1.82.-Baseball career:Born in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, Walsh had a brief though remarkable major league career...
struck out 15 Naps and walked one batter, pitching a complete game, but it was not enough as Addie JossAddie JossAdrian Joss was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched his entire nine-year baseball career for the Cleveland Bronchos/Naps .-Early life:...
pitched a perfect gamePerfect gameA perfect game is defined by Major League Baseball as a game in which a pitcher pitches a victory that lasts a minimum of nine innings and in which no opposing player reaches base. Thus, the pitcher cannot allow any hits, walks, hit batsmen, or any opposing player to reach base safely for any...
, as the Naps beat the White Sox, 1-0, during the heat of a pennantPennant (sports)A pennant is a commemorative flag typically used to show support for a particular athletic team. Pennants have been historically used in all types of athletic levels: high school, collegiate, professional etc. Traditionally, pennants were made of felt and fashioned in the official colors of a...
race. Cleveland center fielder Joe BirminghamJoe BirminghamJoseph Leo Birmingham was a baseball player. Birmingham was an outfielder who occasionally played the infield for the Cleveland Naps. He was a mediocre hitter, but he had one of the strongest throwing arms and he was a fine defensive center fielder...
scored the game's only run. Joss' perfect gamePerfect gameA perfect game is defined by Major League Baseball as a game in which a pitcher pitches a victory that lasts a minimum of nine innings and in which no opposing player reaches base. Thus, the pitcher cannot allow any hits, walks, hit batsmen, or any opposing player to reach base safely for any...
is the second in the modern era and fourth all time. It is perhaps the finest pitching duel in baseball history. - Washington SenatorsMinnesota TwinsThe Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
outfielder Otis ClymerOtis ClymerOtis Edgar Clymer was an American Major League Baseball player who was primarily a right fielder for four teams during his six season career...
hits for the cycle in a 12-2 Washington victory over the New York HighlandersNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
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- In a game involving the Cleveland Naps and the Chicago White Sox
- October 6 - The Detroit TigersDetroit TigersThe Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
defeat the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
, 7-0, to win the American LeagueAmerican LeagueThe American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
pennantPennant (sports)A pennant is a commemorative flag typically used to show support for a particular athletic team. Pennants have been historically used in all types of athletic levels: high school, collegiate, professional etc. Traditionally, pennants were made of felt and fashioned in the official colors of a...
on the last day of the season.
- October 8 - The Chicago CubsChicago 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...
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....
, 4-2, in the make-up of "The Merkle's Boner" game, giving the Cubs 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...
pennantPennant (sports)A pennant is a commemorative flag typically used to show support for a particular athletic team. Pennants have been historically used in all types of athletic levels: high school, collegiate, professional etc. Traditionally, pennants were made of felt and fashioned in the official colors of a...
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- October 14 - The Chicago CubsChicago 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...
defeat the Detroit TigersDetroit TigersThe Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
, 2-0, in Game 5 of the World Series1908 World SeriesThe 1908 World Series matched the defending champion Chicago Cubs against the Detroit Tigers in a rematch of the 1907 Series. In this first-ever rematch of this young event, the Cubs won in five games for their second consecutive title....
to win the series four games to one. It is the second consecutive World ChampionshipWorld championshipA world championship is the top achievement for any sport or contest. The title is usually awarded by contests, ranking systems, stature, ability, etc. This determines the best nation, team, individual in the world in a particular field. Certain sports do not have a world championship, instead...
for the Cubs and the second year in a row they have defeated the Tigers in the World Series1908 World SeriesThe 1908 World Series matched the defending champion Chicago Cubs against the Detroit Tigers in a rematch of the 1907 Series. In this first-ever rematch of this young event, the Cubs won in five games for their second consecutive title....
. To date the Cubs have not won another World SeriesWorld SeriesThe World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball, played between the American League and National League champions since 1903. The winner of the World Series championship is determined through a best-of-seven playoff and awarded the Commissioner's Trophy...
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- October 24 - Take Me Out to the Ballgame is introduced by singer Billy MurrayBilly Murray (singer)William Thomas "Billy" Murray was one of the most popular singers in the United States in the early decades of the 20th century...
. The song writing team of Albert Von TilzerAlbert Von TilzerAlbert Von Tilzer was an American songwriter, the younger brother of fellow songwriter Harry Von Tilzer. He wrote the music to many hit songs, including, most notably, "Take Me Out To The Ball Game"....
(music) and Jack NorworthJack NorworthJack Norworth was a U.S. songwriter, singer and vaudeville performer.Norworth is credited as co-writer of a number of Tin Pan Alley hits. He wrote the lyrics of the song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" in 1908, his most long lasting hit. But it wasn't until 1940 that he actually witnessed a Major...
(lyrics) who created the immortal tune have never seen a game. Over the past 100 years, more than 400 musicians from every conceivable genre have recorded the song.
- November 22 - In the first game ever between a Japanese and an American professional team, the Reach All-Americans defeat Waseda University in Tokyo, 5 - 0.
January
- January 4 - George SelkirkGeorge SelkirkGeorge Alexander Selkirk was a Canadian outfielder and front office executive in Major League Baseball. In 1935, Selkirk succeeded the legendary Babe Ruth as the right fielder of the New York Yankees...
- January 5 - Regis LehenyRegis LehenyRegis Francis Leheny was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1932 season. Listed at 6' 0", 180 lb., Leheny batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.In a two-game career, Leheny posted a 16.88 ERA with one...
- January 13 - Jimmy JordanJimmy JordanJames William Jordan was an American baseball player whose career in the major leagues lasted from April 20, 1933 to September 27, 1936....
- January 16 - Johnny WatsonJohnny Watson (baseball)John Thomas "Johnny" Watson was a Major League Baseball player. Watson played for the Detroit Tigers in . He batted left and threw right-handed....
- January 17 - Les WillisLes WillisLester Evans Willis was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. he pitched for the Cleveland Indians for 22 games during the 1947 Cleveland Indians season. He made his major league debut at the age of 39....
February
- February 1 - Vince BartonVince BartonVincent David Barton is a former Major League Baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs.Barton had a very successful rookie year for the Cubs. In only 66 games he batted .238 with 13 HRs and 50 RBIs. His 13 home runs was tied for 2nd on the team with current Hall of Famer Hack Wilson, although...
- February 2 - Bobby CoombsBobby CoombsRaymond Franklin "Bobby" Coombs was a Major League Baseball pitcher. The 5'9½", 160 lb. right-hander played for the Philadelphia Athletics and New York Giants...
- February 2 - Wes FerrellWes FerrellWesley Cheek Ferrell was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball from 1927 through 1941. Primarily a starting pitcher, Ferrell played for the Cleveland Indians , Boston Red Sox , Washington Senators , New York Yankees , Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Braves...
- February 4 - Hank GarrityHank Garrity (baseball)Francis Joseph "Hank" Garrity was a professional baseball player. He played eight games in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox in 1931, primarily as a catcher...
- February 9 - Buzz BoyleBuzz BoyleRalph Francis Boyle , was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Boston Braves and Brooklyn Dodgers . Listed at 5' 11", 170 lb., Boyle batted and threw left handed...
- February 13 - Gilly CampbellGilly CampbellWilliam Gilthorpe Campbell was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of five seasons in the majors between and .-External links:...
- February 14 - Oscar JuddOscar JuddThomas William Oscar Judd was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies . A native of London, Ontario, Canada, the left-hander stood 6'0" and weighed 180 lbs.Judd was primarily used as a starting pitcher during his eight-season career...
- February 17 - Red BarberRed BarberWalter Lanier "Red" Barber was an American sportscaster.Barber, nicknamed "The Ol' Redhead", was primarily identified with radio broadcasts of Major League Baseball, calling play-by-play across four decades with the Cincinnati Reds , Brooklyn Dodgers , and New York Yankees...
- February 23 - Ray Brown
- February 23 - Bob BokenBob BokenRobert Anthony Boken was a Major League Baseball infielder. Boken played for the Washington Senators and the Chicago White Sox ....
- February 24 - Al HollingsworthAl HollingsworthAlbert Wayne Hollingsworth was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1935–1946, most notably with the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Browns. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he appeared in four innings of the 1944 World Series for the Browns and was a coach for the St. Louis...
March
- March 2 - Orville ArmbrustOrville ArmbrustOrville Martin Armbrust was a professional baseball pitcher. He appeared in three games in Major League Baseball, two of them starts, in 1934 for the Washington Senators.-External links:...
- March 7 - Harry Davis
- March 9 - Myril HoagMyril HoagMyril Oliver Hoag was a major league baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees and other teams.Hoag was born in Davis, California. He played from April 15, 1931, until September 16, 1945. He batted and threw right-handed....
- March 12 - Bob Barr
- March 13 - Harlin Pool
- March 19 - Gee WalkerGee WalkerGerald Holmes "Gee" Walker was a Major League Baseball outfielder. During his fifteen year career, he played with the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians, and Cincinnati Reds...
- March 29 - Gibby BrackGibby BrackGilbert Herman Brack was a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies from 1937-1939.-External links:...
- March 29 - Bill StricklandBill Strickland (baseball)William Goss "Bill" Strickland was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Browns in .-External links:...
April
- April 6 - Dick GyselmanDick GyselmanRichard Ronald Gyselman was a third baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Boston Braves in 1933 and 1934.-External links:...
- April 6 - Ernie LombardiErnie LombardiErnesto Natali "Ernie" Lombardi , was a Major League Baseball catcher for the Brooklyn Robins, the Cincinnati Reds, the Boston Braves and the New York Giants during a Hall of Fame career that spanned 17 years, from 1931 to 1947. He had several nicknames, including "Schnozz", "Lumbago", "Bocci",...
- April 6 - Joe MowryJoe MowryJoseph Aloysius Mowry was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Boston Braves.-External links:...
- April 7 - George HocketteGeorge HocketteGeorge Edward Hockette [Lefty] was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1934 through 1935 for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 6' 0", 174 lb., Hockette batted and threw left-handed...
- April 8 - Buck FausettBuck FausettRobert Shaw "Buck" Fausett was a Major League Baseball third baseman and pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds during the 1944 season. he saw limited playing time.-External links:*...
- April 12 - Joe VitelliJoe VitelliAntonio Joseph Vitelli was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1944 and 1945. The 6'1", 195 lb. right-hander was a native of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania....
- April 16 - Babe PhelpsBabe PhelpsErnest Gordon Phelps born in Odenton, Maryland, United States was a Catcher for the Washington Senators , Chicago Cubs , Brooklyn Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates...
- April 18 - Ed BolandEd Boland (baseball)Edward John Boland was a Major League Baseball right fielder who played for three seasons. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1934 to 1935. After a hiatus from the majors, he returned and played for the Washington Senators in 19 games during the 1944 Washington Senators season.-External...
- April 22 - Fabian KowalikFabian KowalikFabian Lorenz Kowalik , was a professional baseball pitcher. He played in the Major League Baseball from 1932-1936 for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, and Boston Bees.-External links:...
May
- May 5 - Tony FreitasTony FreitasAntonio "Tony" Freitas, Jr. was an American athlete who played as a pitcher in the minor leagues and Major League Baseball, spending most of his career with the Sacramento Senators of the Pacific Coast League. He played in the majors with the Philadelphia Athletics and the Cincinnati Reds...
- May 6 - Jack OwensJack Owens (baseball)Furman Lee "Jack" Owens was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played in two games for the Philadelphia Athletics in .-Sources:...
- May 9 - Billy JurgesBilly JurgesWilliam Frederick Jurges was an American shortstop, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball. He was born in Bronx, New York. During the 1930s, he was central to three National League champion Chicago Cubs teams...
- May 17 - Leo NorrisLeo NorrisLeo John Norris was a Major League Baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1936-1937 seasons. He was 5'11" and weighed 165 lbs. He was born in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi and he died in Zachary, Louisiana.-References:...
- May 25 - Howard CragheadHoward CragheadHoward Craghead played professional baseball in the 1930s. Craghead mainly played in the minor leagues, for the Toledo Mud Hens. Craghead did manage to pitch 23 innings during his career however for the Cleveland Indians, with no decisions and an earned run average of 6.26. He later became a...
- May 27 - Euel MooreEuel MooreEuel Walton Moore was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Giants.-External links:...
June
- June 4 - Orville JorgensOrville JorgensOrville Edward Jorgens was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Jorgens played for the Philadelphia Phillies form to . He batted and threw right-handed. Jorgens was the brother of fellow Major Leaguer, Art Jorgens....
- June 4 - Bob KlingerBob KlingerRobert Harold Klinger was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox. For his career, he compiled an 66-61 record in 265 appearances, with a 3.68 earned run average and 357 strikeouts...
- June 6 - Izzy GoldsteinIzzy GoldsteinIsidore "Izzy" Goldstein was a 6'0" right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Born in Odessa, Russian Empire, Goldstein played only one season in the major leagues, appearing in 16 games for the Detroit Tigers in 1932...
- June 9 - Paul GregoryPaul GregoryPaul Edwin Gregory [Pop] was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1932 through 1933 for the Chicago White Sox...
- June 10 - Mike KreevichMike KreevichMichael Andreas "Mike" Kreevich was an American Major League Baseball player who was primarily an outfielder during the 1930s and 1940s. He was born in Mount Olive, Illinois, and batted and threw right-handed.-Career:...
- June 19 - Bill Swift
- June 20 - Billy WerberBilly WerberWilliam Murray Werber was a third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees , Boston Red Sox , Philadelphia Athletics , Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants...
- June 22 - Harry RosenbergHarry RosenbergHarry Rosenberg was a Jewish American professional baseball player whose career spanned 13 seasons, one of which was spent in Major League Baseball with the New York Giants . In the majors, he played nine games, getting five at-bats, one run scored, one base on balls, and four strikeouts...
- June 25 - Joe BeckerJoe Becker (baseball)Joseph Edward Becker was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played in 40 games for the Cleveland Indians in 1936-1937. He was born in St...
July
- July 6 - Cy BlantonCy BlantonDarrell Elijah Blanton was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies . Blanton batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Waurika, Oklahoma...
- July 14 - Johnny MurphyJohnny MurphyJohn Joseph Murphy was an All-Star American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who later became a front office executive in the game.-Formative relief pitcher:...
- July 15 - Jake PowellJake PowellAlvin Jacob Powell born in Silver Spring, Maryland, was an outfielder for the Washington Senators , New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies ....
- July 16 - Floyd NewkirkFloyd NewkirkFloyd Elmo Newkirk was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Newkirk played for the New York Yankees in . In one career game, he had a 0-0 record, with a 0.00 ERA, pitching in only 1 inning. He batted and threw right-handed....
- July 17 - Ed ConnollyEd Connolly (catcher)Edward Joseph Connolly was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Boston Red Sox between and . Connolly batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Brooklyn, New York...
- July 20 - Ed MadjeskiEd MadjeskiEdward William Madjeski was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of four seasons in the majors, between and , for the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox and New York Giants...
- July 23 - Ival GoodmanIval GoodmanIval Richard Goodman was an All-Star right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs...
- July 30 - Frankie PytlakFrankie PytlakFrank Anthony Pytlak born in Buffalo, New York was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox...
August
- August 7 - Clyde HatterClyde HatterClyde Melno Hatter was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played two seasons with the Detroit Tigers in 1935 and 1937....
- August 10 - Odell HaleOdell HaleOdell Hale was a Major League Baseball infielder in the 1930s and early 1940s, primarily for the Cleveland Indians. Though he was born Arvel Odell Hale, baseball encyclopedias listed him simply as Odell Hale, which stuck with him as well as the nickname "Bad News". He had a good career, with many...
- August 10 - Bill TrotterBill TrotterWilliam Felix Trotter was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played all or part of seven seasons in the majors, between and , for the St. Louis Browns, Washington Senators and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
- August 15 - Bernie WalterBernie WalterJames Bernard "Bernie" Walter was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He batted and threw right-handed.He was born in Dover, Tennessee and died in Nashville, Tennessee....
- August 16 - Andy Bednar
- August 18 - Jim PetersonJim Peterson (baseball)James Niels Peterson was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from 1931-1937. He attended the University of Pennsylvania.-External links:...
- August 20 - Al LopezAl LopezAlfonso Ramon "Al" Lopez was an American catcher and manager in Major League Baseball, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977....
- August 28 - Don SavidgeDon SavidgeDonald Snyder Savidge was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Washington Senators in 1929. His father, Ralph Savidge, was also an MLB pitcher.-External links:...
September
- September 2 - Monte PearsonMonte PearsonMontgomery Marcellus Pearson was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians , New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds . Pearson batted and threw right-handed...
- September 12 - Jim McLeod
- September 13 - Otho NitcholasOtho NitcholasOtho James Nitcholas was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in seven games, all in relief, for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. The 36-year-old rookie right-hander stood 6'0" and weighed 190 lbs....
- September 14 - John BottariniJohn BottariniJohn Charles Bottarini was a right-handed catcher for the Chicago Cubs during the 1937 season. He did not see much playing time as the Cubs were anchored behind the plate by future Hall of Famer Gabby Hartnett...
- September 16 - Buster MillsBuster MillsColonel Buster Mills was an American outfielder, coach, scout and interim manager in Major League Baseball. A native of Ranger, Texas, Mills received a degree in geology from Oklahoma University in 1931...
- September 18 - Lefty GuiseLefty GuiseWitt Orison "Lefty" Guise was a professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher for one season with the Cincinnati Reds...
- September 20 - Zeke BonuraZeke BonuraHenry John Bonura was a first baseman in Major League Baseball. From through , he played for the Chicago White Sox , Washington Senators , New York Giants and Chicago Cubs . Bonura batted and threw right-handed...
- September 20 - Eddie HurleyEddie HurleyEdwin Henry "Eddie" Hurley was a professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1947 to 1965. Hurley umpired 2,824 major league games in his 20 year career. He umpired in four World Series and three All-Star Games . -External links:*...
- September 22 - Jim Holloway
- September 28 - Carl SumnerCarl SumnerCarl Ringdahl Sumner was a former Major League Baseball player. 'Lefty' was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts and lived in the state until his death in Chatham, Massachusetts....
October
- October 2 - Ray LucasRay Lucas (baseball)Ray Wesley Lucas, was a major league baseball pitcher, and a minor league baseball manager and scout....
- October 6 - Tom PaddenTom PaddenThomas Francis Padden was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Philadelphia Phillies , and Washington Nationals . He stood 5' 8¼" and weighed 170 lbs....
- October 15 - Hugo Klaerner
- October 17 - Red RolfeRed RolfeRobert Abial "Red" Rolfe was an American third baseman, manager and front-office executive in Major League Baseball. A native of Penacook, New Hampshire, he is one of the most prominent players to come from the Granite State...
- October 18 - Andy SpognardiAndy SpognardiAndrea Ettore Spognardi was a Major League Baseball infielder who played for the Boston Red Sox during the last month of the 1932 season. The 23-year-old rookie stood 5'9½" and weighed 160 lbs....
November
- November 3 - Red PhillipsRed Phillips (baseball)Clarence Lemuel "Red" Phillips was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of two seasons with the Detroit Tigers...
- November 5 - Ralph BirkoferRalph BirkoferRalph Joseph Birkofer was an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Dodgers. His two main pitches were a sinking fastball and a curve.-External links:...
- November 8 - John StonehamJohn StonehamJohn Andrew Stoneham was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1933.-External links:...
- November 9 - Roy SchalkRoy SchalkLe Roy John Schalk was an American second baseman in Major League Baseball who played in 3 games for the New York Yankees in 1932 and then, after a lengthy stint in the minor leagues, played for the Chicago White Sox in 1944 and 1945. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He later went on to be a...
- November 13 - John KronerJohn KronerJohn Harold Kroner was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1935 through 1938 for the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians . Listed at 6' 0", 185 lb., Kroner batted and threw right-handed. He was born in St...
- November 19 - Harley BossHarley BossElmer Harley Boss was a Major League Baseball first baseman who played for four seasons. He played for the Washington Senators from 1928 to 1930 and the Cleveland Indians in 1933. He played college baseball for Louisiana Tech....
- November 19 - Joe GlennJoe Glenn (baseball)Joseph Charles Glenn was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees , St. Louis Browns and Boston Red Sox . Glenn batted and threw right-handed...
- November 21 - Paul RichardsPaul Richards (baseball)Paul Rapier Richards was an American professional baseball player, manager, scout and executive in Major League Baseball. During his playing career, he was a catcher and right-handed batter with the Brooklyn Dodgers , New York Giants , Philadelphia Athletics and Detroit Tigers...
- November 26 - Lefty GómezLefty GómezVernon Louis "Lefty" Gomez was an American left-handed major league pitcher who played in the American League for the New York Yankees between 1930 and 1942. Considered one of the great pitchers of the day, Gomez was a seven-time All-Star and a five-time World Series Champion with the Yankees...
- November 29 - Pat SimmonsPat Simmons (baseball)Patrick Clement Simmons [birth name: Patrick Clement Simoni] was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the and seasons. Listed at 5' 11", 172 lb., Simmons batted and threw right-handed...
December
- December 1 - Les MunnsLes MunnsLeslie Ernest Munns was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1934 to 1936 for the Brooklyn Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
- December 10 - Earl CookEarl CookEarl Davis Cook was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Detroit Tigers during the 1941 season. Listed at 6' 0", 195 lb., Cook batted and threw right-handed...
- December 12 - Flea CliftonFlea CliftonHerman Earl "Flea" Clifton , was a Major League Baseball infielder who played four seasons with the Detroit Tigers from 1934 to 1937.Clifton was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 12, 1909...
- December 14 - Terry Lyons
- December 16 - Emil MailhoEmil MailhoEmil Pierre Mailho was a professional baseball player. He played part of one season in Major League Baseball in 1936 for the Philadelphia Athletics...
- December 18 - Jimmy PattisonJimmy Pattison (baseball)James Wells Pattison was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in six games for the 1929 Brooklyn Robins.-External links:...
- December 20 - Art McLarneyArt McLarneyArthur James "Art" McLarney was an Irish American professional baseball player whose career spanned three seasons, one of which was spent in Major League Baseball with the New York Giants...
- December 22 - Ed FallensteinEd FallensteinEdward Joseph "Ace" Fallenstein is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played two seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves .-External links:...
- December 23 - Sol CarterSol CarterSolomon Mobley "Buck" Carter was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Athletics in the 1931 season...
- December 25 - Ben Chapman
- December 25 - Alta CohenAlta CohenAlbert Cohen, nicknamed "Alta," , was a former professional baseball player.In the minor leagues, he was an All Star with the Triple A Toledo Mud Hens....
- December 25 - Jo-Jo Moore
January-April
- January 14 - Sim BullasSim BullasSimeon Edward Bullas was an American professional baseball player who played catcher in the American Association for the 1884 Toledo Blue Stockings.-External links:...
, 45, outfielder for the 1884 Toledo Blue Stockings.
- January 14 - Henry KrugHenry KrugHenry Charles Krug was a outfielder in Major League Baseball for the 1902 Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:...
, 41, utility for the 1902 Philadelphia Phillies.
- February 20 - Wallace TerryWallace Terry (baseball)Walter W. Terry was a first baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Washington Nationals of the National Association. Batting side and throwing arm are unknown....
, 57, first baseman/outfielder for the 1875 Washington Nationals.
- March 12 - Fred KetchamFred KetchamFrederick L. Ketcham was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Louisville Colonels during the season and the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
, 32, outfielder for the Louisville Colonels (1899) and Philadelphia Athletics (1901).
- March 27 - Forrest CrawfordForrest CrawfordForrest A. Crawford was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
, 26, shortstop who played 1926 through 1927 or the St. Louis Cardinals.
- March 30 – Charlie SweasyCharlie SweasyCharles James Sweasy , born Swasey, played second base for the original Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first fully professional baseball team. He returned to Cincinnati in 1876, hired by the new club that was a charter member of the National League...
, 60, second baseman for 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings. Played seven years in the National Association and the National League.
- April 6 – Jim Brown, 47, pitcher and outfielder for two seasons, 1884 and 1886.
- April 10 – Mike GriffinMike Griffin (outfielder)Michael Joseph Griffin was an American Major League Baseball center fielder who hailed from Utica, New York. He played in 1511 games spread over 12 seasons for teams in the American Association, the Players League, and National League...
, 43, center fielder for Baltimore and Brooklyn who batted .300 six times, scored 100 runs ten times; led league in runs and doubles once each.
- April 13 - John KellyJohn Kelly (catcher)John Francis Kelly was a Major League Baseball player. As a player, he was primarily a catcher, but also played 17 games as an outfielder and 1 game as a first baseman...
, 49, 19th century catcher, manager and umpire.
- April 20 – Henry Chadwick, 83, the "Father of Baseball," who through his writings, analysis of statistics and service in developing the sport's rules played a principal role in establishing baseball as the "national pastime"; devised the box score, developed scoring system which enabled recording of every play, authored the first rule book in 1858, and created statistics including batting average and earned run average; worked to revise sport's rules so as to balance offense and defense, and to increase mental demands as well as physical ones.
May-August
- May 9 - Charlie NyceCharlie NyceCharles Reiff Nyce 1870-1908) was a professional baseball player. He played in nine games in Major League Baseball for the Boston Beaneaters of the National League during the 1895 season as a shortstop....
, 37, shortstop for the 1895 Boston Beaneaters.
- May 14 – John O'Connell, 35, played in only the 1891 and 1902 season.
- May 24 - Pete HasneyPete HasneyPeter James Hasney was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association in , their last year of existence.-External links:...
, for the 1890 Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association.
- June 16 - Ned GarvinNed GarvinVirgil Lee Garvin was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in 181 games with six teams from 1896-1904.-References:*...
, 34, pitcher who posted a 57-97 record and a 2.72 ERA for five different teams between 1896 and 1904.
- June 22 – Everett MillsEverett MillsEverett Mills was an American Major League Baseball player from Newark, New Jersey. He played in all five seasons of the National Association , and one season in the National League . He played all of games in at first base save for one game in the center field...
, 63, first baseman for six seasons, 1871-1876.
- June 23 - Bill TraffleyBill Traffley-Biography:Traffley was born on December 21, 1859, in Staten Island, New York. When he was 18 years old, in 1878, he played two games for the Chicago White Stockings.Traffley did not play in professional baseball for another five years, in 1883...
, 38, catcher for the 1878 Chicago White Stockings.
- July 18 - John BrownJohn Brown (baseball)John J. Brown was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher. He appeared in one game for the 1897 Brooklyn Bridegrooms, starting the game and working five innings.-External links:...
, 31, pitcher for the 1897 Brooklyn Bridegrooms.
- July 22 - Pete SommersPete SommersJoseph Andrews Sommers , is a former professional baseball player who played catcher in the National League from 1887-1890. He remained active in the minor leagues through 1896.-External links:...
, 41, catcher who played with six clubs from 1897 to 1890.
- August 19 – Doc BushongDoc BushongAlbert John "Doc" Bushong was a catcher in Major League Baseball.Bushong bounced around various professional leagues from 1875 to 1891. His greatest success came with the 1885-1886 St...
, 51, catcher for 13 seasons (1875–1876, 1880–1890), who played on five league championship teams.
- August 20 - Marty HonanMarty HonanMartin Weldon Honan , was a Major League Baseball player who played catcher for the Chicago Colts of the National League. He appeared in six games for the Colts from 1890-1891.-External links:...
, 39, catcher for the 1891 Chicago Colts of the National League.
- August 24 - George MeisterGeorge MeisterGeorge Meister was an American professional baseball player. A third baseman, he played part of one season in Major League Baseball for the 1884 Toledo Blue Stockings of the American Association.-External links:...
, 44, German third baseman who hit .194 in 34 games for the 1884 Toledo Blue Stockings.
September-December
- September 7 - Bill MorganBill Morgan (outfielder/shortstop)For the other Bill Morgan, that played baseball around the same time, see Bill Morgan William Morgan was a 19th-century professional baseball outfielder, Shortstop and catcher.-External links:...
, 52, outfielder and shortstop who played with the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1883) and Washington Nationals (1884).
- September 14 - Ike Van ZandtIke Van ZandtCharles Isaac "Ike" Van Zandt was an American Major League Baseball player born in Brooklyn, New York, who played three seasons in the majors from 1901 to 1905...
, 32, outfielder and pitcher who played for the New York Giants (1901), Chicago Cubs (1904) and St. Louis Browns (1905).
- September 18 – Dickey PearceDickey PearceRichard J. "Dickey" Pearce was an American professional baseball player and one of the sport's most famous early figures. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and began playing with the Brooklyn Atlantics in 1856. He continued his career in the National Association and the early years of Major...
, 72, shortstop (in the sport's earliest era) whose career spanned the years 1856 to 1877; introduced the bunt and pioneered defensive play at his position, later became an umpire.
- September 28 - Tom PrattTom PrattThomas Jefferson Pratt was a professional baseball player who played for the Philadelphia Athletics. He played in one game for the Athletics on October 18, 1871, getting two hits in six at bats. Prior to his brief professional career, he played with the old Brooklyn Atlantics in the 1860s...
, 64, played at first base for one game with the 1871 Philadelphia Athletics.
- November 5 - Pat HannivanPat HannivanPatrick James Hannivan was a Canadian professional baseball player. He played part of the 1897 season in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms. He appeared in three games as an outfielder and two games as a second baseman.-External links:...
, 42, outfielder and second baseman for the 1897 Brooklyn Bridegrooms.
- December 8 - Frank GriffithFrank Griffith (baseball)Frank Wesley Griffith , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues for the 1892 Chicago Colts and 1894 Cleveland Spiders. He played college baseball at Northwestern University. He later played in the minors in 1895 and 1896.-External links:...
, 36, pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (1892) and Cleveland Spiders (1894).
- December 10 - Wild Bill WidnerWild Bill WidnerWilliam Waterfield "Wild Bill" Widner was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched all or part of five seasons in the majors, from until , for the Cincinnati Red Stockings, Washington Nationals, Columbus Solons, and Cincinnati Kelly's Killers.-Sources:...
, 41, pitcher who posted a 22-36 record and a 4.36 ERA with the Red Stockings, Nationals, Solons and Kelly's Killers from 1887 to 1891.
- December 19 - Reddy FosterReddy FosterOscar E. Foster was a Major League Baseball player for the New York Giants in 1896. He primarily played catcher and outfielder in his minor league career, which lasted from 1890–1900, though his only appearance in the Majors was as a pinch hitter in one game for the Giants on June 3,...
, 44, pinch hitter for the 1896 New York Giants.
- December 26 - Charlie HouseholderCharlie Householder (utility player)Charles F. Householder was a professional baseball player. He played one season in Major League Baseball as a third baseman and outfielder for the Chicago Browns/Pittsburgh Stogies of the Union Association.-External links:...
, 52, third baseman/left fielder/shortstop who hit .239 in 83 games for the 1884 Chicago/Pittsburgh team of the Union Association.
- December 26 - Shadow PyleShadow PyleHarry Thomas "Shadow" Pyle , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues for the 1884 Philadelphia Quakers and the 1887 Chicago White Stockings. He played in the minor leagues from 1883-1890.-External links:...
47, pitcher for the Philadelphia Quakers (1884) and Chicago White Stockings (1887).