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Champions
- World Series1913 World SeriesIn the 1913 World Series, the Philadelphia Athletics beat the New York Giants four games to one.The A's pitching gave the edge to a closer-than-it-looked Series in 1913...
: 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....
over 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....
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Awards and honors
- Chalmers AwardMLB Most Valuable Player AwardThe Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award is an annual Major League Baseball award, given to one outstanding player in the American League and one in the National League. Since 1931, it has been awarded by the Baseball Writers Association of America...
- Walter JohnsonWalter JohnsonWalter Perry Johnson , nicknamed "Barney" and "The Big Train", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Washington Senators...
, 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...
, P - Jake DaubertJake DaubertJacob Ellsworth Daubert was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Brooklyn Superbas and Cincinnati Reds. His career lasted from 1910 until his death in 1924....
, Brooklyn DodgersLos 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...
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MLB statistical leaders
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 |
.390 | Jake Daubert Jake Daubert Jacob Ellsworth Daubert was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Brooklyn Superbas and Cincinnati Reds. His career lasted from 1910 until his death in 1924.... BRO |
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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... |
Frank Baker Frank Baker John Franklin "Home Run" Baker was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1922, and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955. As a member of the famed $100,000 infield, Baker helped the Philadelphia Athletics win the 1910, 1911 and 1913 World Series... PHA |
12 | Gavvy Cravath Gavvy Cravath Clifford Carlton "Gavvy" Cravath , also nicknamed "Cactus", was an American right fielder and right-handed batter in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Philadelphia Phillies... PHI |
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RBIs | Frank Baker Frank Baker John Franklin "Home Run" Baker was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1922, and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955. As a member of the famed $100,000 infield, Baker helped the Philadelphia Athletics win the 1910, 1911 and 1913 World Series... PHA |
113 | Gavvy Cravath Gavvy Cravath Clifford Carlton "Gavvy" Cravath , also nicknamed "Cactus", was an American right fielder and right-handed batter in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Philadelphia Phillies... PHI |
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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... |
Walter Johnson Walter Johnson Walter Perry Johnson , nicknamed "Barney" and "The Big Train", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Washington Senators... 1 WSH |
36 | Tom Seaton Tom Seaton Thomas Gordon Seaton was born on August 30, 1887, in Blair, Nebraska. In , he was signed as a pitcher by the Portland, Oregon baseball team in the Pacific Coast League. In he was part of a pitching staff that included Gene Krapp, Jack Graney, Bill Steen and Vean Gregg... PHI |
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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... |
Walter Johnson Walter Johnson Walter Perry Johnson , nicknamed "Barney" and "The Big Train", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Washington Senators... 1 WSH |
1.14 | 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.... |
Walter Johnson Walter Johnson Walter Perry Johnson , nicknamed "Barney" and "The Big Train", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Washington Senators... 1 WSH |
243 | Tom Seaton Tom Seaton Thomas Gordon Seaton was born on August 30, 1887, in Blair, Nebraska. In , he was signed as a pitcher by the Portland, Oregon baseball team in the Pacific Coast League. In he was part of a pitching staff that included Gene Krapp, Jack Graney, Bill Steen and Vean Gregg... PHI |
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1MLB Triple Crown Winner for Pitching
Triple crown (baseball)
In Major League Baseball, a player earns the Triple Crown when he leads a league in three specific statistical categories. For batters, a player must lead the league in home runs, run batted in , and batting average; pitchers must lead the league in wins, strikeouts, and earned run average...
American League final standings
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... |
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Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
Philadelphia Athletics Oakland Athletics The 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.... |
96 | 57 | .627 | -- |
Washington Senators Minnesota Twins The 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... |
90 | 64 | .584 | 6.5 |
Cleveland Naps Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona... |
86 | 66 | .566 | 9.5 |
Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The 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"... |
79 | 71 | 527 | 15.5 |
Chicago White Sox Chicago White Sox The 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... |
78 | 74 | .513 | 17.5 |
Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers The 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... |
66 | 87 | .431 | 30 |
New York Yankees New York Yankees The 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... |
57 | 94 | .377 | 38 |
St. Louis Browns Baltimore Orioles The 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... |
57 | 96 | .373 | 39 |
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 |
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.... |
101 | 51 | .664 | -- |
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... |
88 | 63 | .583 | 12.5 |
Chicago Cubs 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... |
88 | 65 | .575 | 13.5 |
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... |
78 | 71 | .523 | 21.5 |
Boston Braves 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.... |
69 | 82 | .457 | 31.5 |
Brooklyn Dodgers 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... |
65 | 84 | .436 | 34.5 |
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.... |
64 | 89 | .418 | 37.5 |
St. Louis Cardinals 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... |
51 | 99 | .340 | 49 |
Events
- April 9 - Ebbets FieldEbbets FieldEbbets Field was a Major League Baseball park located in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York, USA, on a city block which is now considered to be part of the Crown Heights neighborhood. It was the home of the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National League. It was also a venue for professional football...
opens. - October 11 - 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....
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....
, 3-1, in Game 5 of the World Series1913 World SeriesIn the 1913 World Series, the Philadelphia Athletics beat the New York Giants four games to one.The A's pitching gave the edge to a closer-than-it-looked Series in 1913...
to win the 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...
, four games to one. The Giants thus become the second club, following 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...
of 1907-1909, to lose three consecutive 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...
; and, to date, the last to do so. - November 2 - George StovallGeorge StovallGeorge Thomas Stovall, nicknamed "Firebrand" , was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball with the Cleveland Naps and the St. Louis Browns in the American League, and he also played two seasons with the Kansas City Packers of the short-lived Federal League...
, former St. Louis BrownsBaltimore 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...
player-manager, became the first Major Leaguer to jump to the outlaw Federal LeagueFederal LeagueThe Federal League of Base Ball Clubs, known simply as the Federal League, was an American professional baseball league that operated as a "third major league", in competition with the established National and American Leagues, from to...
after signing a contract to manage the Kansas City PackersKansas City PackersThe Kansas City Packers were a Federal League baseball club in Kansas City from 1914 to 1915. They finished sixth in 1914 with a 67-84 record, and fourth in 1915 with an 81-72 record....
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January-February
- January 7 - Johnny MizeJohnny MizeJohn Robert "Johnny" Mize was a baseball player who was a first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, and New York Yankees...
- January 19 - Andy PilneyAndy Pilney-External links:...
- January 20 - Jimmy OutlawJimmy OutlawJames Paulus Outlaw was an outfielder and third baseman who played in Major League Baseball between the and season...
- January 21 - Fern BellFern BellFernando Jerome Lee Bell was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for two seasons. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 89 career games from 1939 to 1940....
- January 27 - Stew HofferthStew HofferthStewart Edward Hofferth was an American catcher in Major League Baseball player. Born in Logansport, Indiana, he played from 1944-1946 for the Boston Braves. He died at age 81 in Valparaiso, Indiana.-External links:...
- January 27 - Floyd SpeerFloyd SpeerFloyd Vernie Speer was an American professional baseball pitcher. He was born on January 27, 1913, in Booneville, Arkansas. He attended Booneville High School, where he starred in baseball. His twin brother, Bernie Loyd Speer, was often his catcher....
- February 6 - Ken WeaferKen WeaferKenneth Albert "Ken" Weafer was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the Boston Bees. He batted and threw right-handed.He was born in Woburn, Massachusetts to Margaret E. Sullivan and Jeremiah F...
- February 7 - Mel AlmadaMel AlmadaBaldomero "Mel" Almada was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Boston Red Sox , Washington Senators , St. Louis Browns and Brooklyn Dodgers...
- February 9 - Tony Robello
- February 11 - Jim Hayes
- February 13 - Hack Miller
- February 14 - Mel AllenMel AllenMel Allen was an American sportscaster, best known for his long tenure as the primary play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees. During the peak of his career in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, Allen was arguably the most prominent member of his profession, his voice familiar to millions...
- February 20 - Tommy HenrichTommy HenrichThomas David "Tommy" Henrich , nicknamed "The Clutch" and "Old Reliable", was a Major League Baseball right fielder. He played his entire baseball career for the New York Yankees . He led the American League in triples twice and in runs scored once, also hitting 20 or more home runs four times...
March-April
- March 2 - Mort CooperMort CooperMorton Cecil Cooper was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the St. Louis Cardinals...
- March 4 - Bill HartBill Hart (infielder)William Woodrow Hart was an American third baseman and shortstop in major league baseball who played from 1943 to 1945 for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Born in Wiconisco, Pennsylvania, he died at age 55 in Lykens, Pennsylvania....
- March 16 - Ken O'DeaKen O'DeaJames Kenneth O'Dea was a catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1935 through 1946, O'Dea played for the Chicago Cubs , New York Giants , St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Braves . A native of Lima, New York, he batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- March 21 - Bucky JacobsBucky JacobsNewton Smith "Bucky" Jacobs was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for three seasons. He played for the Washington Senators for 11 games during the 1937 Washington Senators season, then for 11 combined games in 1939 and 1940. He played college baseball at the University of...
- March 22 - Hank SteinbacherHank SteinbacherHenry John Steinbacher , was a professional baseball player who played outfield for the Chicago White Sox from 1937 - 1939 seasons. Before debuting in the major leagues, his contract was purchased by Chicago from the St. Louis Browns...
- March 25 - Buster MaynardBuster MaynardJames Walter Maynard was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the New York Giants during four season between and .-References:...
- March 26 - Bill ZuberBill ZuberWilliam Henry Zuber was a Major League Baseball pitcher who had an 11 year career in the American League from 1936 to 1947...
- April 1 - Buster BrayBuster BrayClarence Wilbur "Buster" Bray was a professional baseball player. He played in four games in Major League Baseball for the Boston Braves in 1941, three of them in center field.-External links:...
- April 10 - Lloyd RussellLloyd Russell-External links:...
- April 14 - Jack RadtkeJack RadtkeJack William Radtke , is a former Major League Baseball player who was an infielder for the 1936 Brooklyn Dodgers.-External links:...
- April 21 - Bert HoggBert HoggWilbert George Hogg , is a former professional baseball player who played third base in the Major Leagues for the 1934 Brooklyn Dodgers. He appeared in two games for the Dodgers on June 1 and June 2, recording one official at bat.-External links:...
- April 24 - Herb HarrisHerb HarrisHerbert Benjamin Harris is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was born on April 24, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois. Harris attended college at Northwestern University. He played four games in his career, in 1936 with the Philadelphia Phillies. Harris had a career 10.29 ERA. Herb died on January...
- April 25 - Woody DavisWoody DavisWoodrow Wilson "Woody" Davis was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in two games for the Detroit Tigers in .-External links:...
- April 26 - Packy RogersPacky RogersStanley Frank Rogers was an infielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the 1938 Brooklyn Dodgers. He attended Fordham University...
May-June
- May 7 - Art DollArt DollArthur James "Moose" Doll is a former Major League Baseball player. He played three seasons with the Boston Braves and Bees from 1935 to 1936 and 1938.-External links:...
- May 10 - Al RubelingAl RubelingAlbert William Rubeling was an American professional baseball player who played in parts of four seaons for the Philadelphia Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates. He attended Towson University and is a member of the institution's Athletic Hall of Fame. Rubeling had the most pinch hitting at bats in...
- May 14 - Johnny BabichJohnny BabichJohn Charles Babich was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1934-1941 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Bees and Philadelphia Athletics....
- May 14 - Howie GormanHowie GormanHoward Paul "Lefty" Gorman was a former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder over parts of two seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies...
- May 20 - Lou Scoffic
- May 22 - Bill LohrmanBill LohrmanWilliam Le Roy Lohrman was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in 198 games from 1934-1944.-External links:...
- May 24 - Joe AbreuJoe AbreuJoseph Lawrence "Joe" Abreu was a Portuguese American Major League Baseball infielder. He played nine seasons in professional baseball, one at the major league level. He served in the United States Navy during World War II....
- May 27 - Hal SpindelHal SpindelHarold Stewart "Hal" Spindel , was a Major League Baseball catcher who played with the St. Louis Browns in and the Philadelphia Phillies in and .-External links:...
- June 3 - Jim Sheehan
- June 4 - Amby MurrayAmby MurrayAmbrose Joseph Murray was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played one season with the Boston Bees in July of 1936.-External links:...
- June 4 - Joe HoldenJoe HoldenJoseph Francis Holden [Socks] was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Philadelphia Phillies. Listed at 5' 8", 175 lb., Holden batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in St...
- June 8 - Art MahanArt MahanArthur Leo Mahan was a former professional baseball player, who played as a first baseman in the major leagues for the Philadelphia Phillies during the season. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, he batted and threw left-handed.Mahan played in the Boston Red Sox organization from 1936 until he...
- June 8 - Earl ReidEarl ReidEarl Percy Reid was a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher for one season with the Boston Braves...
- June 10 - Cal DorsettCal DorsettCalvin Leavelle Dorsett was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for three seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians in 1940, 1941, and 1947, pitching in eight total games.-External links:...
- June 11 - Tom Baker
- June 13 - Hal LubyHal LubyHugh Max Luby was an American Major League Baseball infielder. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season and the New York Giants during the season.-References:...
- June 16 - Pete CoscarartPete CoscarartPeter Joseph Coscarart was a second baseman/shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates . Coscarart batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Escondido, California...
- June 16 - Skeeter ScalziSkeeter ScalziFrank John "Skeeter" Scalzi was an American professional baseball player and manager. A 5 foot, 6 inch , 160-pound shortstop and third baseman, Scalzi threw and batted right-handed....
- June 23 - Bill CoxBill Cox (baseball)William Donald Cox was a professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1936 until 1940, for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns....
- June 26 - Russ LyonRuss LyonRussell Mayo Lyon was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for one season. He played in seven games for the Cleveland Indians during the 1944 Cleveland Indians season.-External links:...
July-August
- July 1 - Frank Barrett
- July 1 - Wedo MartiniWedo MartiniGuido Joe "Wedo" Martini was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the Philadelphia Athletics. He batted and threw right-handed.-External links:...
- July 12 - Tom HafeyTom Hafey (baseball)Thomas Francis Hafey was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played with the New York Giants and the St. Louis Browns in and . His brother Bud Hafey and cousin Chick Hafey also played in the Major Leagues....
- July 13 - Lee HandleyLee HandleyLee Elmer Handley was a second baseman/third baseman who played in Major League Baseball between and . Nicknamed "Jeep", Handley batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Clarion, Iowa. His younger brother, Gene, also played in major league from 1946-47.Listed at 5' 7", 160 lb., Handley...
- July 14 - Don HendricksonDon HendricksonDonald William Hendrickson is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played two seasons with the Boston Braves .-External links:...
- July 14 - Gene SchottGene SchottArthur Eugene Schott was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from -, primarily for the Cincinnati Reds.-External links:*...
- July 17 - Papa WilliamsPapa WilliamsFred "Papa" Williams was a Major League Baseball player. Williams played first base for the Cleveland Indians in the 1945 season. In 16 games, he had four hits in 19 at-bats, with one walk. Williams batted and threw right-handed.He was born and died in Meridian, Mississippi.-External links:...
- July 31 - Bill FlemingBill FlemingLeslie Fletchard Fleming was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs . Fleming batted and threw right-handed...
- July 31 - Joe MulliganJoe MulliganJoseph Ignatius Mulligan [Big Joe] was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. Listed at 6' 4", 210 lb., Mulligan batted and threw right-handed...
- August 5 - Fabian GaffkeFabian GaffkeFabian Sebastian Gaffke was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball between and for the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians . Listed at 5' 10", 185 lb., Gaffke batted and threw right-handed...
- August 8 - Cecil TravisCecil TravisCecil Howell Travis was an American shortstop and third baseman in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1947 who spent his entire career with the Washington Senators. He led the American League in hits in before missing nearly the next four seasons due to military service in World War II...
- August 11 - Bob ScheffingBob ScheffingRobert Boden Scheffing was an American baseball player, coach, manager and front-office executive. Nicknamed "Grumpy," the native of Overland, Missouri is most often identified with the Chicago Cubs, for whom he played as a catcher , coached , and managed .Scheffing also spent 2½ years as...
- August 13 - Wes FlowersWes FlowersCharles Wesley Flowers was a knuckleball pitcher in Major League Baseball, appearing in 14 games for the Brooklyn Dodgers during the 1940 and 1944 seasons.He served in the Navy during World War II.-External links:...
- August 16 - Tiny BonhamTiny BonhamErnest Edward Bonham was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1940 to 1949, he played for the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates . Bonham batted and threw right-handed...
- August 16 - Lew Carpenter
- August 17 - Rudy YorkRudy YorkPreston Rudolph York was a Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Detroit Tigers , Boston Red Sox , Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Athletics . York was born in Ragland, Alabama...
- August 18 - Tommy HeathTommy Heath (baseball)Thomas George Heath was an American catcher and scout in Major League Baseball and a manager in minor league baseball. He played in parts of three seasons in the majors between and , all for the St. Louis Browns...
- August 25 - Sam NarronSam Narron (catcher)Samuel Woody Narron was an American Major League Baseball player and coach. Born in Middlesex, North Carolina, Narron batted and threw right-handed; he stood 5'10" tall and weighed 180 pounds ....
- August 25 - Bernie SnyderBernie SnyderBernard Austin "Bernie" Snyder , was a Major League Baseball second baseman and shortstop who played in with the Philadelphia Athletics. He batted and threw right-handed...
- August 26 - Hank HelfHank HelfHenry Hartz Helf was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for three seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians in 1938 and 1940 and the St. Louis Browns in 1946...
- August 31 - Mays CopelandMays CopelandMays Copeland was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played one game for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1935.-External links:...
- August 31 - Ray DandridgeRay DandridgeRaymond Emmitt Dandridge was an American third baseman in baseball's Negro leagues. He was born in Richmond, Virginia. Dandridge was one of the greatest fielders in the history of baseball, and one of the sport's greatest hitters for average, but unfortunately his name is not familiar to the...
September-October
- September 1 - Joe MartyJoe MartyJoseph Anton Marty was an American centerfielder in Major League Baseball.A native of Sacramento, California, Marty was a teammate of Joe DiMaggio when they played for the San Francisco Seals, and was the 1936 Pacific Coast League batting average champion.He was the first Chicago Cubs player to...
- September 3 - Kerby FarrellKerby FarrellMajor Kerby Farrell was a longtime minor league baseball manager who spent but a single season — 1957 — as a manager in American Major League Baseball...
- September 4 - Clarence FieberClarence FieberClarence Thomas Fieber was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1932.-External links:...
- September 8 - Slick CastlemanSlick CastlemanClydell "Slick" Castleman was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Giants from 1934 to 1939.-External links:...
- September 9 - Hugh MulcahyHugh MulcahyHugh Noyes Mulcahy was an American pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball...
- September 19 - Nick EttenNick EttenNicholas Raymond Thomas Etten was a first baseman in major league baseball, who played for the Philadelphia Athletics , Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees . Etten batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Spring Grove, Illinois. Etten attended St...
- October 3 - Dom DallessandroDom DallessandroNicholas Dominic Dallessandro was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for two teams between and . Listed at 5' 6", 168 lb., Dallessandro batted and threw left-handed...
- October 6 - Ken ChaseKen ChaseKendall Fay Chase was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three teams between 1936 and 1943. Listed at 6' 2" 210 lb., Chase batted and threw left-handed...
- October 14 - Hugh CaseyHugh CaseyHugh Thomas "Fireman" Casey was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Chicago Cubs , the Brooklyn Dodgers , the Pittsburgh Pirates , and the New York Yankees ....
- September 17 - Bob UhlBob UhlRobert Ellwood Uhl was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He pitched in the Chicago White Sox for one game during the 1938 Chicago White Sox season and one game for the Detroit Tigers during the 1940 Detroit Tigers season.-External links:...
- September 18 - Max MarshallMax MarshallMilo May "Max" Marshall was a professional baseball outfielder. He played three seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily as a right fielder, for the Cincinnati Reds from 1942-44. He was a native of Randolph, Iowa....
- September 23 - Pete SivessPete SivessPeter Sivess was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched all or part of three seasons in the majors, from until , for the Philadelphia Phillies.Sivess was raised in South River, New Jersey.-External links:...
- September 30 - Nate AndrewsNate AndrewsNathan Hardy Andrews was a pitcher in Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals , Cleveland Indians , Boston Braves , Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants . Andrews batted and threw right-handed...
November-December
- November 4 - Joe KracherJoe KracherJoseph Peter Kracher was a catcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1939.-External links:...
- November 12 - Gene LillardGene LillardRobert Eugene Lillard was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
- November 15 - Lyle Judy
- November 15 - Swede LarsenSwede LarsenErling Adell "Swede" Larsen was a second baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Boston Bees in 1936.-External links:...
- November 17 - Lee StineLee StineLee Elbert Stine was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox , Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees ....
- November 18 - Charlie FuchsCharlie FuchsCharles Thomas Fuchs was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers , Philadelphia Phillies , St. Louis Browns , and Brooklyn Dodgers . The 5'8", 168 lb. left-hander was a native of Union Hill, New Jersey.Fuchs is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues...
- November 23 - Les ScarsellaLes ScarsellaLeslie George Scarsella was a Major League Baseball player. He played five seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Bees .-External links:...
- November 24 - Walter WilsonWalter Wilson (baseball)Walter Wood Wilson was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Detroit Tigers during the season. Listed at 6' 4", 190 lb., Wilson batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Glenn, Georgia.Wilson was one of many players who only appeared in the majors...
- November 26 - Garton Del SavioGarton del SavioGarton Orville del Savio was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played 4 games in 1943 for the Philadelphia Phillies, collecting a single in 11 at bats and committing 3 errors. He enlisted in the Coast Guard during World War II. Born in New York City, del Savio was 29 years old at...
- November 30 - Wally HolborowWally HolborowWalter Albert Holborow was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Washington Senators during the and seasons and the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
- December 2 - Glenn CrawfordGlenn CrawfordGlenn Martin Crawford was a Major League Baseball player. He played in and one game in in the majors for the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies. Crawford played at least seven games at four different positions: 34 at shortstop, 32 in right field, 14 at second base, and 7 in left...
- December 6 - Bill Kerksieck
- December 12 - Bill WebbBill Webb (pitcher)Willie Fred "Bill" Webb was an American professional baseball pitcher. Webb played for the Philadelphia Phillies in . In one career game, he had a 0-0 record with a 9.00 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed....
- December 13 - Scat MethaScat MethaFrank Joseph "Scat" Metha was a Major League Baseball infielder. Born in Los Angeles, California, Metha stole 66 bases for Fort Worth of the Texas League in 1939. He was acquired by the Chicago White Sox in September 1939...
- December 14 - Eddie SmithEddie SmithEdgar Smith was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Athletics , Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox . Smith was a switch-hitter and threw left-handed...
- December 21 - Heinie HeltzelHeinie HeltzelWilliam Wade "Heinie" Heltzel was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball who was born and died in York, Pennsylvania.-Playing career:...
- December 24 - George JeffcoatGeorge JeffcoatGeorge Edward Jeffcoat , was a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the major leagues for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Braves from 1936-1943.-External links:...
- December 24 - Owen Scheetz
- December 26 - Al MilnarAl MilnarAlbert Joseph Milnar was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians , St. Louis Browns and Philadelphia Phillies . Milnar batted and threw right-handed...
- December 27 - Red LynnRed LynnJaphet Monroe "Red" Lynn , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, and New York Giants. Lynn served in the military during World War II.-External links:...
January-March
- January 6 - Jack BoyleJack BoyleJohn Anthony Boyle , nicknamed "Honest Jack", was an American catcher and first baseman in Major League Baseball...
, 46, catcher/first baseman who hit .253 with 23 home runs and 570 RBI for five different teams in three leagues from 1886 to 1898.
- January 9 - George CrosbyGeorge CrosbyGeorge Washington Crosby was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for Chicago White Stockings in the season.-External links:*...
, 55, pitcher for the 1884 Chicago White Stockings of the National League.
- January 14 - Hal O'HaganHal O'HaganPatrick Henry O'Hagan September 30, 1869 – January 14, 1913) was a Major League Baseball first baseman who played for two seasons. He played for the Washington Senators in 1892 and for the three following teams in 1902: the Chicago Cubs, the Cleveland Bronchos, and the New York...
, 43, first baseman for the 1892 Chicago Orphans and for the New York Giants, Cleveland Bronchos and Washington Senators in the 1902 season.
- January 15 - Icicle ReederIcicle ReederJames Edward "Icicle" Reeder was a Major League Baseball player. He played six games in the major leagues in , three for the Cincinnati Red Stockings of the American Association and three for the Washington Nationals of the Union Association. He played in the outfield for all six.-Sources:...
, 55, outfielder who played in 1884 with the AA Cincinnati Red Stockings and the UA Washington Nationals.
- January 16 - Tom DolanTom Dolan (baseball)Thomas J. Dolan was a player in Major League Baseball. Dolan was primarily a catcher, but also played outfield, third base, and pitched 4 innings.-External links:...
, 58, catcher who hit .242 for five teams in three leagues between 1879 and 1888.
- February 9 - Joe StewartJoe Stewart (baseball)Joseph Lawrence "Joe" Stewart , was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the Boston Beaneaters. He batted and threw right-handed. Stewart had a 0-0 record, with a 9.64 ERA, in 2 games, in his one year career....
, 33, pitcher for the Boston Beaneaters of the National League.
- February 26 - Mike DrisselMike DrisselMichael F. Drissel , was a professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues for the 1885 St. Louis Browns.-External links:...
, 48, catcher in six games for the St. Louis Browns 1885 American Association champions.
- March 3 - Jack FeeJack FeeJohn "Jack" Fee , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues. He pitched in seven games, making three starts, for the 1889 Indianapolis Hoosiers of the National League. He continued to play in the minor leagues through 1895, primarily in the Pennsylvania State...
, 45, pitcher for the 1889 Indianapolis Hoosiers of the National League.
- March 28 - Clare PattersonClare PattersonLorenzo Clare Patterson was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1909.-External links:...
, 25, left fielder for the 1909 Cincinnati Reds of the National League.
April-June
- April 16 - Jerry HarringtonJerry HarringtonJeremiah Peter "Jerry" Harrington was a professional baseball player whose career spanned six season, including four seasons in Major League Baseball . Harrington played the majority of his games in the majors at catcher, however, he did play first base and third base on occasion...
, 45, National League catcher who hit .227 in 189 games with the Cincinnati Reds (1890-'92) and Louisville Colonels (1893).
- April 18 - Roscoe MillerRoscoe MillerRoscoe Clyde Miller was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played parts of four seasons with the Detroit Tigers, New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates. For his career, he compiled an 39-45 record in 102 appearances, with an 3.45 earned run average and 198 strikeouts...
, 36, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers (1901-'02), New York Giants (1902-'03) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1904), who became the first 20-game winner in Tigers history.
- April 23 - Charlie PaborCharlie PaborCharles Henry "Charlie" Pabor , also spelled Charley, nicknamed "The Old Woman in the Red Cap", was an American Major League Baseball left fielder and manager throughout the existence of the National Association, –....
, 66, player-manager for four teams of the National Association from 1871 through 1875.
- May 1 - Charlie ReynoldsCharlie Reynolds (pitcher)Charles E. Reynolds was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the Philadelphia Athletics.He was born in Allegany, New York and died in Buffalo, New York.-External links:...
, 55, pitcher for the 1882 Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association.
- May 13 - John O'Brien, 46, Canadian second baseman who hit .256 in 501 games for six National League teams from 1891 to 1899.
- May 14 - Dennis CoughlinDennis CoughlinDennis F. Coughlin was an American professional baseball player who played as an outfielder during the 1872 season for the Washington Nationals in the National Association....
, 69, outfielder for the 1872 Washington Nationals of the National Association; best remembered as the only major leaguer who was wounded in combat during the Civil War.
- May 18 - The Only NolanThe Only NolanEdward Sylvester "The Only" Nolan is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, outfielder, and third baseman....
, 55, pitcher who posted a 23-52 record and a 2.98 ERA in 79 games with four teams between 1878 and 1875.
- May 18 - Charlie RobinsonCharlie RobinsonCharles Henry Robinson was a Major League Baseball catcher during the 1884 & 1885 seasons.-External links:*...
, 56, American Association catcher who played for the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1884) and Brooklyn Grays (1885).
- June 5 - Chris von der AheChris von der AheChristian Friedrich Wilhelm von der Ahe was a German-American entrepreneur, best known as the owner of the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the American Association, now known as the St. Louis Cardinals....
, 61, owner of the St. Louis Browns from 1882 to 1898, who greatly developed the entertainment aspect of the sport with fan-friendly promotions and ballpark attractions, and also presided over first team to win four straight pennants (1885-1888).
- June 13 - Eddie QuickEddie QuickEdwin S. Quick was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in 1903 with the New York Highlanders. He threw right-handed....
, 31, pitcher for the 1903 New York Highlanders of the American League.
- June 30 - George Tidden, 56, sports editor in New York since 1895.
July-September
- July 13 - Dan SweeneyDan SweeneyDaniel J. Sweeney was a professional baseball player. He played outfielder in the National League for the Louisville Colonels.-External links:...
, 45, outfielder for the 1895 Louisville Colonels of the National League.
- July 17 - Pat ScanlonPat Scanlon (outfielder)Patrick J. Scanlon was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the 1884 Boston Reds in the Union Association.-Sources:...
, Canadian outfielder who played in 1884 with the Boston Reds of the Union Association.
- July 19 - Jiggs DonahueJiggs DonahueJohn Augustus "Jiggs" Donahue was a Major League Baseball player for 9 seasons from 1900-1909. Born in Springfield, Ohio, Donahue began his career as a catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Milwaukee Brewers , and St...
, 34, a standout at first base in the early years of the American League, and a key member of the 1906 White Sox that won their cross-town rival Cubs in the only all-Chicago World Series ever played.
- July 28 - John GreenigJohn GreenigJohn A. Greenig , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues for the Washington Nationals of the National League on May 9, 1888.-External links:...
, 65, pitcher for the 1888 Washington Nationals of the National League.
- August 8 - John GaffneyJohn GaffneyJohn H. Gaffney , nicknamed the "King of Umpires" and "Honest John", was an American umpire and manager in Major League Baseball. He was baseball's first great umpire, and played a pioneering role in the use of multiple umpires in baseball games.Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, Gaffney's family...
, 58, the sport's first great umpire, officiating for twelve seasons in three leagues between 1884 and 1900; managed Washington team in 1886-87, and officiated in 1887-88-89 championship series, pioneering use of multiple umpires in games.
- August 14 - Chummy Gray, 40, pitcher who posted a 3-3 record and a 3.44 ERA for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1899.
- August 25 - Red DonahueRed DonahueFrancis Rostell "Red" Donahue was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from Waterbury, Connecticut, who played for 13 seasons both in the National League and the American League from through .-Career:...
, 40, pitcher who won 20 games three times with the Phillies and Browns and led the National League in complete games (1897), while collecting 164 career wins and a no-hitter (1898).
- September 3 - Charlie HouseholderCharlie HouseholderCharles W. Householder was an American Major League Baseball played mainly as a first baseman and catcher for the Baltimore Orioles in and the Brooklyn Atlantics in .-Career:...
, 59, first baseman/catcher who played in two Major League seasons, 1882 and 1884.
- September 15 - Frank HoughFrank HoughFrancis Carson "Frank" Hough is a former Australian politician. Born in Subiaco, Western Australia, he was a self-employed business proprietor before entering politics. In 2001, he was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council for Agricultural Region as a member of One Nation...
, 56, sports editor in Philadelphia who helped organize the Athletics American League franchise in 1901
- September 24 - Fred RoatFred RoatFrederick R. Roat was a Major League Baseball third baseman. His minor league career lasted as late as 1899 with two stops in the majors in 1890 and 1892.-Sources:...
, 45, National League third baseman for the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1890) and Chicago Colts (1892).
October-December
- October 8 - Elmer ClevelandElmer ClevelandElmer Ellsworth Cleveland was a 19th century baseball third baseman. He began his professional with the Western Interstate League in 1883 and then joined the Cincinnati Outlaw Reds of the Union Association in 1884. He played in 29 games with the Reds and hit .322.From 1885-1887 he was back in the...
, 51, third baseman who hit .255 in 80 games with four clubs in three different leagues between 1884 and 1891.
- October 13 - Mike HeydonMike HeydonMichael Edward Heydon , was a professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues in -. He would play for the Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators , Washington Senators , Baltimore Orioles, and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
, 39, catcher who played from 1898 through 1907 for the Senators, Cardinals, WhiteSox and Orioles.
- October 24 - Dan ShannonDan ShannonDaniel Webster "Dan" Shannon was an American Major League Baseball player and manager. He began his major league career in with the Louisville Colonels as their second baseman. During the season, he became player-manager for a total of 56 games, of which only 10 were victories...
, 48, player and manager during his three year career with the Colonels/Giants/Statesmen/Athletics from 1889 to 1891.
- November 15 - Monte McFarlandMonte McFarlandLamont Amos McFarland was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Colts in 1895 and 1896. He remained active as a player in the minor leagues through 1910....
, 41, pitcher who played for the National League Chicago Colts in 1895 and 1896.
- December 24 - Chief SockalexisLouis SockalexisLouis Francis "Chief" Sockalexis , nicknamed The Deerfoot of the Diamond, was an American baseball player...
, 42, right fielder for the 1897-99 Cleveland Spiders, who was the first Native American to play in the major leagues.
- December 26 - Frank O'Connor, 46, pitcher for the 1893 Philadelphia Phillies.
- December 30 - Joe NealeJoe NealeJoseph Hunt "Joe" Neale was a professional baseball player. Neal played 10 seasons in pro-baseball, including 4 in Major League Baseball. He both pitched, and played the outfield positions...
, 47, American Association pitcher for the St. Louis Browns (1886-'87) and Louisville Colonels (1890-'91).
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