Tony Hellman
Encyclopedia
Anthony Joseph Hellman (1861-1898), was a Major League Baseball
player who played catcher
. He played for the Baltimore Orioles
of the American Association
in one game on October 10, 1886. He was hitless in three at-bats in that game. He played in the minor leagues through 1889.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
player who played catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
. He played for the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles (19th century)
The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. The club, which featured numerous future Hall of Famers, finished in first place three consecutive years and won the Temple Cup championship in 1896 and 1897...
of the American Association
American Association (19th century)
The American Association was a Major League Baseball league that existed for 10 seasons from to . During that time, it challenged the National League for dominance of professional baseball...
in one game on October 10, 1886. He was hitless in three at-bats in that game. He played in the minor leagues through 1889.