New York Metropolitans all-time roster
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- The following is a list of players and who appeared in at least one game for the New York MetropolitansNew York MetropolitansThe Metropolitan Club was a 19th-century professional baseball team that played in New York City from 1880 to 1887...
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- Buck BecannonBuck BecannonJames Melvin Becannon , was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the 1884-1885 New York Metropolitans of the American Association. He later played in one game as a third baseman for the 1887 New York Giants of the National League. He also played for several years in the minor leagues.-External links:...
- Ed Begley
- Steve BehelSteve BehelStephen Arnold Douglas Behel was a Major League Baseball player. He played nine games for the Milwaukee Brewers of the Union Association in 1884 and fifty nine games for the New York Metropolitans of the American Association in 1886. He also played for a number of minor league teams, primarily in...
- Steve BradySteve Brady (baseball)Stephen A. Brady , was a Major League Baseball player who played outfielder from -. He would play for the Hartford Dark Blues, Washington Nationals, and New York Metropolitans.-External links:...
- Henry BrooksHenry Brooks (baseball)Henry Frank Brooks was an American baseball player. He played in one game for the 1886 New York Metropolitans, pitching two innings and also playing the outfield.-External links:...
- Cal BroughtonCal BroughtonCecil Calvert Broughton was a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1883-1888.-Sources:*...
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- Bill CollinsBill Collins (catcher)William J. "Bill" Collins was am Irish professional baseball catcher. He played six seasons in pro-baseball; four of those in Major League Baseball. He was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1863...
- Peter ConnellPeter Connell (baseball)Peter J. Connell was an American baseball player. He played in one game for the 1886 New York Metropolitans and in 11 games for the 1890 Brooklyn Gladiators, both in the American Association.-External links:...
- Sam CraneSam Crane (second baseman)Samuel Newhall Crane was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball born in Springfield, Massachusetts. Crane played for eight different major league teams during his seven year career that spanned from to...
- Clarence CrossClarence CrossClarence Cross was a 19th-century professional baseball shortstop.-Sources:...
- Doug CrothersDoug CrothersDouglass Crothers , was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Kansas City Cowboys of the Union Association in 1884 and the New York Metropolitans of the American Association in 1885. He played in the minor leagues through 1892....
- Joe CrottyJoe CrottyJoseph P. Crotty was a 19th-century professional baseball catcher. Crotty played from 1882–1886 in the American Association for the Louisville Eclipses, St. Louis Brown Stockings, and New York Metropolitans and for the Cincinnati Outlaw Reds in the Union Association.-External links:...
- Ed CushmanEd CushmanEdgar Leander Cushman was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from – for five teams in three different Major leagues spanning his six year career.-Career:...
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- Charlie HallCharlie Hall (baseball)Charles Walter Hall , was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the American Association for the 1887 New York Metropolitans.-External links:...
- Frank HankinsonFrank HankinsonFrank Edward Hankinson was an American third baseman in the early years of Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Stockings , Cleveland Blues , Troy Trojans , New York Gothams , New York Metropolitans , and Kansas City Cowboys...
- Ed Hogan
- Bill Holbert
- Sadie HouckSadie HouckSargent Perry "Sadie" Houck was an American Major League Baseball shortstop for eight seasons from 1879 to 1887. He played for the Boston Red Caps, Providence Grays, Detroit Wolverines, Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, and New York Metropolitans. Houck had a career...
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- Al MaysAl MaysAlbert C. Mays was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher from 1885-1890 in the American Association.Mays died in an accidental drowning in Parkersburg, West Virginia.-External links:**...
- Tom McLaughlinTom McLaughlinThomas McLaughlin was a Major League Baseball infielder. He played all or part of five seasons in the majors, between and . He played primarily at shortstop, but also played over 100 games as a second baseman...
- James McMullinJames McMullinJames McMullin was an American baseball player who played in three games in July 1887 for the New York Metropolitans of the American Association....
- John MeisterJohn MeisterJohn F. Meister was an American baseball player. Meister played two seasons in Major League Baseball, 1886–87, for the New York Metropolitans, primarily as a second baseman....
- Jon MorrisonJon Morrison (baseball)Jonathan W. Morrison was a Major League Baseball outfielder for the 1884 Indianapolis Hoosiers and the 1887 New York Metropolitans. In between his two majors stints, he played for the Toledo Avengers and the Toronto Canucks in the minor leagues....
- Tony MurphyTony MurphyFrancis J. "Tony" Murphy , was an American Association catcher who played for the 1884 New York Metropolitans. He appeared in one game on October 15, 1884 and recorded one hit and one run in three at-bats. He remained in the minor leagues through 1889, playing primarily in the Connecticut State...
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- Darby O'BrienDarby O'BrienWilliam D. "Darby" O'Brien was a Major League Baseball player in the late 19th century. He played outfield for the New York Metropolitans in 1887 and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms/Grooms from 1888–1892. O'Brien developed lung problems during his playing career and continued to play, despite his ill...
- Tom O'Brien
- Fred O'NeillFred O'NeillFrederick James O'Neill , was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the American Association for the 1887 New York Metropolitans.-External links:...
- John O'Rourke
- Dave OrrDave OrrDavid L. Orr was a first baseman in Major League Baseball from 1883 through 1890.-Baseball career:Orr played most of his career in the American Association for the New York Metropolitans , Brooklyn Bridegrooms and Columbus Solons...
- Henry OxleyHenry OxleyHenry Havelock Oxley was a Canadian Major League baseball player from Covehead, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Oxley moved to Massachusetts at a young age and played briefly with both the New York Gothams and the New York Metropolitans in 1884...
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- Charlie ParsonsCharlie Parsons (baseball)Charles James Parsons was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Boston Beaneaters, New York Metropolitans and Cleveland Spiders. He also played for a number of minor league teams between 1884 and 1889.-References:...
- Gracie PierceGracie PierceGrayson S. "Gracie" Pierce was an American Major League Baseball second baseman and center fielder for three seasons, playing for five teams from 1882 to 1884...
- Dick PiersonDick PiersonEdmund Dana "Dick" Pierson was a Major League Baseball second baseman. Pierson played for the New York Metropolitans in . In 3 career games, he had 1 hit in 9 at-bats. It is not known with what hand he batted, but he threw right-handed.Pierson was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and died in...
- Lip PikeLip PikeLipman Emanuel "Lip" Pike the "Iron Batter", was one of the stars of 19th century baseball in the United States. He was the first player to be revealed as a professional , as well as the first Jewish player...
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- Paul RadfordPaul RadfordPaul Revere Radford was a Major League Baseball player in the late 19th century. Paul, nicknamed "Shorty", played with many teams over his 12-season career, but his best performance was with the Cleveland Infants, when he batted .292. His career batting average was .242. Radford died in Boston,...
- Joe ReillyJoe Reilly (baseball)James Reilly was a Major League Baseball player who played second base for the 1885 New York Metropolitans.-External links:...
- Charlie ReipschlagerCharlie ReipschlagerCharles W. Reipschlager , was an American Association catcher who played from to with the New York Metropolitans and the Cleveland Blues. He batted and threw right-handed.He died in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1910....
- Chief RosemanChief RosemanJames John "Chief" Roseman was an American Major League Baseball player from Brooklyn, New York who played in the outfield for six teams, mainly in American Association, during his seven season career. In he was the player-manager over a short period of time for the St. Louis Browns.Roseman died...
- Cyclone RyanCyclone RyanDaniel R. "Cyclone" Ryan was a Major League Baseball pitcher and first baseman. Ryan played for New York Metropolitans and the Boston Beaneaters. He played in 9 games as a first baseman, and in 3 games as a pitcher....