1869 in baseball
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- National Association of Base Ball PlayersNational Association of Base Ball PlayersThe National Association of Base Ball Players was the first organization governing American baseball. The first, 1857 convention of sixteen New York City clubs...
: Atlantic of BrooklynBrooklyn AtlanticsThe Atlantic Base Ball Club of Brooklyn was baseball's first champion and its first dynasty.Established in 1855, Atlantic was a founding member of the National Association of Base Ball Players in 1857. In 1859, with a record of 11 wins and 1 loss, Atlantic emerged as the recognized champions of...
Events
- March 15 - The first professional baseball club is formed as the Cincinnati Red StockingsCincinnati Red StockingsThe Cincinnati Red Stockings of were baseball's first fully professional team, with ten salaried players. The Cincinnati Base Ball Club formed in 1866 and fielded competitive teams in the National Association of Base Ball Players 1867–1870, a time of a transition that ambitious Cincinnati,...
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- May 4 - The Cincinnati Red Stockings debut as the sport's first openly all-professional team, defeating the Great Westerns 45-9.
- June 8 - An amateur club in Buffalo, New YorkBuffalo, New YorkBuffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
called the Niagaras defeated another club called the Columbias 209-10 in the highest-scoring baseball game ever.
- June 15–17 - As part of their Eastern tour the Red Stockings defeat the Mutual of New York, Atlantic of BrooklynBrooklyn AtlanticsThe Atlantic Base Ball Club of Brooklyn was baseball's first champion and its first dynasty.Established in 1855, Atlantic was a founding member of the National Association of Base Ball Players in 1857. In 1859, with a record of 11 wins and 1 loss, Atlantic emerged as the recognized champions of...
, and Eckford of BrooklynEckford of BrooklynEckford of Brooklyn, or simply Eckford, was an American baseball club from 1855 to 1872. When the pioneering Union Grounds opened for baseball in 1862, the Eckfords must have been the most important tenant, for they played more games than any other club that year and won the "national"...
clubs 4-2, 32-10, and 34-5 respectively.
- July 3 - The Eckford of BrooklynEckford of BrooklynEckford of Brooklyn, or simply Eckford, was an American baseball club from 1855 to 1872. When the pioneering Union Grounds opened for baseball in 1862, the Eckfords must have been the most important tenant, for they played more games than any other club that year and won the "national"...
club defeats the defending champion Mutual of New York club for the second time this season by a score of 31-5. This puts the championship flag in the possession of the Eckfords under the current rules.
- August 16 - The Red Stockings win over the visiting Eckford club 45-18 at their own Union Grounds.
- Late September/Early October - Travelling west over the newly completed First Transcontinental RailroadFirst Transcontinental RailroadThe First Transcontinental Railroad was a railroad line built in the United States of America between 1863 and 1869 by the Central Pacific Railroad of California and the Union Pacific Railroad that connected its statutory Eastern terminus at Council Bluffs, Iowa/Omaha, Nebraska The First...
, the Red Stockings play several games in San Francisco, winning all by lopsided scores.
- November 5 - The Red Stockings complete an undefeated season with their 60th victory in as many contests, defeating the visiting Mutual Green Stockings of New York 17-8 before 7,000 spectators.
- November 8 - For the second time since the Eckfords won the flag, they are defeated by the Atlantic of BrooklynBrooklyn AtlanticsThe Atlantic Base Ball Club of Brooklyn was baseball's first champion and its first dynasty.Established in 1855, Atlantic was a founding member of the National Association of Base Ball Players in 1857. In 1859, with a record of 11 wins and 1 loss, Atlantic emerged as the recognized champions of...
club. This gives the Atlantics the championship for the year by a 15-12 score.
Professional matches
At its December 1868 meeting the NABBP permitted professional clubs for the first time. There had been no professional clubs outside the Association and no brand new professional clubs were established for 1869. Rather, the entire first-year effect of the change was that twelve existing members declared professional status. All of them had fielded at least regionally strong teams in 1868 and most if not all had compensated at least some of their players. (Some compensation of players continued in the amateur field.)The Cincinnati Red Stockings
Cincinnati Red Stockings
The Cincinnati Red Stockings of were baseball's first fully professional team, with ten salaried players. The Cincinnati Base Ball Club formed in 1866 and fielded competitive teams in the National Association of Base Ball Players 1867–1870, a time of a transition that ambitious Cincinnati,...
were first to sign an all-salary team, ten men for eight months. From the west, the strongest team in Cleveland also joined the pro field. From the eastern corridor there were ten including all of the one-time champions and claimants.
Cincinnati was unbeatable. Otherwise the record of professional matches (see table) is remarkable for its balance, relative to the records of the stronger teams during the amateur era and to most of the following pro seasons.
| Club | W | L | T | comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 19 | 0 | "Cincinnati Red Stockings" | |
| Atlantic, Brooklyn | 15 | 6 | 1 | |
| Eckford, Brooklyn | 15 | 8 | ||
| Athletic, Philadelphia | 15 | 7 | ||
| Union, Lansingburgh Lansingburgh, New York Lansingburgh was the first chartered village in Rensselaer County, New York, USA and was settled around 1763. The name is from Abraham Lansing, an early settler, combined with the Scottish word burgh.... |
12 | 8 | 1 | "Troy Haymakers" |
| Mutual, New York | 11 | 15 | ||
| Olympic, Washington | 9 | 12 | ||
| Maryland, Baltimore | 7 | 14 | ||
| National, Washington | 4 | 12 | ||
| Keystone, Philadelphia | 3 | 17 | ||
| Forest City, Cleveland | 1 | 6 | ||
| Irvington Irvington, New Jersey Irvington is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township had a total population of 53,926, a decline of 11.2% from the 60,695 residents enumerated in the 2000 Census.-Geography:... |
0 | 8 | in Greater New York |
The Irvingtons did not travel, or win; after July they played only two matches with the Mutuals (four in all). Forest City of Cleveland did not travel far, only to Cincinnati and upstate New York. Those two did not face each other or any of the three teams standing just above them. That imbalance, typical of the time, contributed to the losing records of all five. Weaker teams were weaker gate attractions with less incentive and almost always less ability to travel.
The Irvingtons disbanded and the Keystones returned to amateur ranks but all the others remained in the professional field for 1870. Indeed, all but Cincinnati remained in operation at least to 1872.
Amateur clubs
The amateur ranks during 1869 probably included some clubs who compensated their players by traditional methods such as division of the gate receipts (as Spalding said of Rockford by the end of the decade). Four of the amateurs would "go pro" in 1870, including the Forest City of Rockford, IllinoisRockford Forest Citys
Rockford Forest Citys , from Rockford, Illinois was one of the first professional baseball clubs. Rockford played for one season during the National Association inaugural year of 1871.-Origins:...
with some success.
The professional field was relatively strong in 1869 and its weaker teams did not play many games. The Forest Citys did not beat any pro teams, but they played only four matches with Cincinnati, losing three by twenty runs and one by merely 14–15 on July 24. (They traveled no further than Detroit and Ohio while eastern pros also traveled no further than Ohio, home of their westernmost rivals. Even so, the Forest Citys of Rockford and Cleveland did not get together.)
The Stars of Brooklyn, led pitcher Candy Cummings
Candy Cummings
William Arthur "Candy" Cummings was a professional baseball pitcher in the National Association and National League who was credited with inventing the curveball. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.-Career:...
, won 2 of 7 matches with pro teams, beating the Mutuals 26–12 on June 19 and the visiting Olympics of Washington 49–11 on July 19. They lost five to the Mutuals and Atlantics by only 28 runs, total margin. Harvard college won 1 of 6 against pros, beating the powerful Athletics of Philadelphia 35–21 on July 9; next day they lost a close one to the much weaker Keystones. Against amateurs Star won fourteen with one defeat; Harvard won thirteen with one draw. Next season they would win six each against the slightly larger pro field.
Lowell of Boston, listed among the major teams by Bill Ryczek, played three fairly close game against the pros, losing 21–26 to the Mutuals, 9–29 to undefeated Red Stockings, and 33–38 to the Eckfords.
Pastime of Baltimore won 2 of 9 against pro teams, including 1 of 4 local matches Maryland and one with the Troy Haymakers. The Olympics, Mutuals, Athletics, and Keystones beat them four teams by only 32 runs, total margin. Resolute of Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth Resolutes
The Elizabeth Resolutes were a 19th-century professional baseball team based in Elizabeth, New Jersey. They were a member of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players for the season, and played their home games at Waverly Fairgrounds....
beat Irvington 16–15 and lost twice to the Eckfords.
Their records against pro teams:
| Forest City | 0–4 | Rockford |
| Pastime | 2–7 | Baltimore |
| Resolute | 1–2 | Elizabeth |
| Star | 2–5 | Brooklyn |
| Harvard | 1–5 | Cambridge |
| Lowell | 0–3 | Boston |
These six amateur teams barely faced each other on the field: Lowell lost six to its local rival Harvard and one to Star (July 5, the Fourth being a Sunday that year). Harvard toured for ten days but played only the professional Eckfords in New York City.
January
- January [?] - Pat LubyPat LubyJohn Perkins "Pat" Luby , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1890-1895. He would play for the Louisville Colonels and Chicago Colts.-External links:...
- January [?] - Dan PottsDan PottsVivian Potts was a Major League Baseball catcher who played in one game for the Washington Senators of the National League on October 3, 1892. He later played in the Pennsylvania State League from 1892–1894, the Southern Association in 1895, the South New Jersey League also in 1895 and the New...
- January 1 - Frank ConnaughtonFrank ConnaughtonFrank Henry Connaughton was a Major League Baseball shortstop and outfielder. His professional career lasted from 1891 to 1913 and included three brief stints as a minor league baseball manager.-External links:...
- January 1 - Kid KeenanKid KeenanJohn M. Keenan was an American major league baseball pitcher. He pitched one game, a complete game shutout, for the Cincinnati Kelly's Killers of the American Association on August 11, 1891. After his brief Major League appearance, he pitched from 1893-1899 in the minor leagues.- References :...
- January 4 - Tommy Corcoran
- January 12 - Nat HudsonNat HudsonNathaniel P. "Nat" Hudson was an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Browns from to ....
- January 13 - Jud SmithJud SmithGrant Judson Smith was a professional baseball player. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds , St...
- January 28 - Ducky HolmesDucky HolmesFor Howard Elbert Holmes, also known as Ducky, baseball player, see Ducky Holmes James William "Ducky" Holmes was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played ten seasons in the National League and American League with the Louisville Colonels , New York Giants , St...
February
- February 6 - George DarbyGeorge Darby (baseball)George William Darby was a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of the National League in 1893.-References:...
- February 14 - Ace StewartAce StewartAsa "Ace" Stewart was a Major League Baseball player. Stewart played for Chicago Colts in the season. He batted and threw right-handed.Stewart was born and died in Terre Haute, Indiana.-External links:*...
- February 15 - Bill FaganBill Fagan-External links:...
- February 15 - Charlie IrwinCharlie IrwinCharles Edwin Irwin , is a former professional baseball player who played third base in the Major Leagues from 1893-1902. He would play for the Chicago Colts, Cincinnati Reds, and Brooklyn Superbas of the National League.Irwin died when he was hit by a bus in Chicago.-External links:...
March
- March 6 - Hal MauckHal MauckAlfred Maris Mauck , was a Major League Baseball player who played pitcher in . He would play for the Chicago Colts.-External links:...
- March 8 - Jim HugheyJim HugheyJames Ulysses Hughey , born in Wakeshma, Michigan, was a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers , Chicago Colts , Pittsburgh Pirates , St. Louis Browns/St. Louis Cardinals and Cleveland Spiders .He led the National League in losses in 1899...
- March 9 - John McPhersonJohn McPherson (baseball)John Jacob McPherson was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season and the Philadelphia Phillies during the season.-References:...
- March 9 - Frank Quinlan
- March 10 - Frank BirdFrank BirdFrank Zephrin Bird was a 19th century Major League Baseball catcher. He played for the St. Louis Browns of the National League in 1892.-External links:*...
- March 11 - Harry ColliflowerHarry ColliflowerJames Harry Colliflower , was a Major League Baseball player during the season. As a 30 year old rookie southpaw pitcher for the Cleveland Spiders, Colliflower won his debut game on July 21 giving up only 3 runs on 6 hits in a 5–3 victory against his hometown Washington Senators in the first half...
- March 14 - Billy RhinesBilly RhinesWilliam Pearl Rhines was a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of 9 seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, Louisville Colonels and Pittsburgh Pirates. He led the National League in ERA twice while playing for Cincinnati...
- March 17 - George HogrieverGeorge HogrieverGeorge C. Hogriever was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers.-External links:...
- March 22 - Ed FullerEd FullerEdward Ashton White Fuller was a major league baseball player for the 1886 Washington Nationals. He was both right-handed for batting and throwing. He was 6'0 and weighed 158 lbs. He played his first game on July 17, 1886 for the Nationals when he was only 18 years of age. 5 days later he...
- March 22 - George BausewineGeorge BausewineGeorge W. Bausewine was an American professional baseball pitcher and umpire in Major League Baseball.-Playing career:...
- March 24 - Al LawsonAlfred LawsonAlfred William Lawson was a professional baseball player, manager and league promoter from 1887 through 1916 and went on to play a pioneering role in the US aircraft industry, publishing two early aviation trade journals...
- March 26 - Jack McCarthyJack McCarthy (baseball)John Arthur McCarthy , is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1893-1907. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, and Brooklyn Dodgers...
- March 27 - Toby LyonsToby LyonsThomas Arthur Lyons was a 19th century major league baseball player. He was a starting pitcher for the Syracuse Stars of the American Association in April and May 1890, starting three games.-External links:...
- March 27 - Bill WynneBill Wynne (baseball)William Andrew Wynne was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Washington Senators of the National League in one game, on August 31, 1894. He pitched a complete game, allowing eight earned runs. He went to school at Wake Forest University and began his professional career...
April
- April 2 - Hughie JenningsHughie JenningsHugh Ambrose Jennings was a Major League Baseball player and manager from 1891 to 1925. Jennings was a leader, both as a batter and as a shortstop, with the Baltimore Orioles teams that won National League championships in 1894, 1895, and 1896. During the three championship seasons, Jennings had...
- April 17 - John GrimesJohn Grimes (baseball)John Thomas Grimes was an American professional baseball player who played in three games for the St. Louis Browns during the season....
- April 18 - George BorchersGeorge BorchersGeorge Benard "Chief" Borchers was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher. In he led the pitching staff of the minor league Nashville Tigers with the most wins .-External links:...
- April 20 - Tommy DowdTommy Dowd (baseball)Thomas Jefferson Dowd , nicknamed "Buttermilk Tommy", was an American Major League Baseball outfielder and second baseman from Holyoke, Massachusetts who played for six teams during his ten-season career.-College:...
- April 20 - Sam NichollSam NichollSamuel Anderson Nicholl is a former Major League Baseball player. He played for the Pittsburg Alleghenys of the National League during the 1888 baseball season and the Columbus Solons of the American Association during the 1890 season.- External links :...
- April 26 - Fritz ClausenFritz ClausenFrederick William Clausen was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between and for the Louisville Colonels and Chicago Colts . Clausen batted right-handed and threw left-handed...
May
- May 8 - Tom BannonTom BannonThomas Edward Bannon , nicknamed "Ward Six" and "Uncle Tom", was a professional baseball player and manager. He played Major League Baseball for the New York Giants in 1895 and 1896, mostly as an outfielder. Bannon was 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighed 175 pounds.-Career:Bannon was born in...
- May 22 - John ThorntonJohn Thornton (baseball)John Thornton was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies . He also played outfield for the St. Louis Browns . He continued to play in the minor leagues through 1899. He managed in the minors in 1906.-External links:*...
- May 23 - Algie McBrideAlgie McBrideAlgernon Griggs "Algie" McBride , was an American professional baseball player in the late 19th and early 20th century. Born in Washington, D.C...
- May 29 - 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:...
- May 30 - Tony Von FrickenTony Von FrickenAnthony John Von Fricken was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played in one game with the Boston Beaneaters on May 9, 1890. He pitched the complete game and got the loss, while allowing 16 runs, 9 of which were earned.-External links:*...
June
- June 1 - Ted BreitensteinTed BreitensteinTheodore P. "Ted" Breitenstein was an American Major League Baseball player from St. Louis, Missouri who pitched from to for the St. Louis Browns/Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds...
- June 1 - Bill EaganBill EaganWilliam Eagan , was a professional baseball player who played second base in the Major Leagues from -.-External links:...
- June 1 - Les GermanLes GermanLester Stanley "Les" German was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played in all or part of six seasons in the majors between and . He played for the Baltimore Orioles in 1890, then spent four seasons pitching for the New York Giants under the legendary John McGraw, finishing his career with...
- June 2 - Tom LeahyTom Leahy (baseball)Thomas Joseph Leahy was a professional baseball player. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1897 and 1905, for five different teams, primarily as a catcher.-Sources:...
- June 5 - George UlrichGeorge UlrichGeorge T. Ulrich was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for three seasons. He played for the Washington Senators in 1892, the Cincinnati Reds in 1893, and the New York Giants in 1896.-External links:...
- June 15 - Tom HartTom Hart (baseball)Thomas Henry Hart , was an American professional baseball player who played catcher and outfielder in the Major Leagues for the 1891 Washington Statesmen.-External links:...
- June 24 - Kirtley BakerKirtley BakerKirtley Baker , was a pitcher in the Major Leagues in -. He played for the Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Washington Senators.-External links:...
- June 24 - John WeyhingJohn WeyhingJohn Weyhing was a left-handed pitcher who played for the Cincinnati Red Stockings in 1888 and Columbus Solons in 1889. The brother of pitcher Gus Weyhing, he died four days before his 21st birthday.He made his debut on July 13, 1888 at the age of 19 - the third youngest player in the league...
July
- July [?] - Phil WisnerPhil WisnerPhilip N. Wisner was a Major League Baseball player. Wisner played for Washington Senators in as a shortstop for 1 game.Wisner was born in and died in Washington, D.C..-External links:*...
- July 2 - Walter PlockWalter PlockWalter S. Plock was an American professional baseball player, who appeared in two games for the 1891 Philadelphia Phillies. In six at bats, he collected two hits, and scored two runs. In addition to his short stint as a Major League Baseball player, he played in six minor league seasons...
- July 3 - Nig CuppyNig CuppyGeorge Joseph "Nig" Cuppy was an American baseball pitcher during the 1890s. He spent nine years of his 10-year major league career as the number two starter behind Cy Young....
- July 10 - John HeydlerJohn HeydlerJohn Arnold Heydler was an American executive in Major League Baseball.-Biography:Born in La Fargeville, New York, he began working as a printer, eventually being employed at the U.S. Government Printing Office....
August
- August 4 - Mike GauleMike GauleMichael John Gaule was an American professional baseball player. He played in one game for the Louisville Colonels of the American Association in 1889....
- August 13 - Jack SharrottJack SharrottJohn Henry Sharrott was a Major League Baseball player. He played in the Majors from 1890–1893 and in the minors from 1894-1903. He also managed in the minors from 1904-1906 in the New York State League and coached at Worcester Polytechnic Institute....
- August 15 - Tom MorrisonTom Morrison (baseball)Thomas J. Morrison was a professional baseball player. He played infield in the National League for the Louisville Colonels. He appeared in a total of 14 games over the 1895 and 1896 seasons.-External links:...
- August 20 - Frank BonnerFrank Bonner (baseball)Frank J. Bonner was a utility player in Major League Baseball from 1894-1903.Bonner died of blood poisoning at the age of 36. His wife had committed suicide earlier that year.-References:...
- August 20 - Robert GibsonRobert Gibson (pitcher)Robert Murray Gibson was a professional pitcher who played for the Chicago Colts and Pittsburgh Alleghenys. He only lasted one season-1890....
- August 25 - Jack McFetridgeJack McFetridgeJohn Reed McFetridge , was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in and with the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League. He played college ball at the University of Pennsylvania. He also played in 1907 in the Tri-State League....
- August 31 - Monte CrossMonte CrossMontford Montgomery Cross , was an American Major League Baseball baseball player. He played fifteen seasons in the majors, between and , for five different teams....
September
- September 11 - Frank Kitson
- September 4 - Elmer HortonElmer HortonElmer Edward Horton , is a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues. He pitched in two games for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1896 and in one game for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms in 1898.-External links:...
- September 5 - Ed SteinEd SteinEdward F. Stein was a former Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Chicago Colts and Brooklyn Grooms/Bridegrooms of the National League from to .-Chicago:...
- September 11 - Frank Kitson
- September 14 - Kid NicholsKid NicholsCharles Augustus Nichols , better known as Kid Nichols, was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Admired for his steadfast consistency year-in and year-out, Nichols won 361 games, the 7th highest total in major league history...
- September 21 - Jim GarryJim GarryJames Thomas Garry was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the 1893 Boston Beaneaters. He had an extensive career as a minor league baseball player, which stretched from 1891 through 1913...
- September 22 - Dummy StephensonDummy StephensonReuben Crandol "Dummy" Stephenson was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1892.-External links:...
- September 30 - 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...
October
- October 1 - Frank MotzFrank MotzFrank H. Motz , was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:...
- October 1 - Huyler WesterveltHuyler WesterveltHuyler Westervelt was a pitcher who played for the New York Giants in 1894....
- October 2 - Scott StrattonScott StrattonChilton Scott Stratton was a Major League Baseball pitcher and outfielder from 1888 to 1895. A durable control pitcher, Stratton frequently played in the outfield on days when he didn't pitch because of his hitting and fielding skills...
- October 7 - Frank DonnellyFrank DonnellyFranklin Marion Donnelly was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher for parts of two seasons with the Chicago Colts...
- October 10 - Bill MoranBill Moran (catcher)William L. Moran was a catcher and left fielder in Major League Baseball who played in part of two seasons in the National League.-External links:**...
- October 11 - Alex McFarlanAlex McFarlan-Sources:...
- October 11 - Yale MurphyYale Murphy-External links:...
- October 12 - Ed HouseholderEd HouseholderEdward H. Householder was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Brooklyn Superbas in 1903. He stood at 5' 9" and weighed 180 lb.-Career:...
- October 12 - Malachi KittridgeMal KittridgeMalachi Jeddidiah Kittridge [or Kittredge] was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Colts , Louisville Colonels , Washington Senators , Boston Beaneaters , Washington Senators and Cleveland Naps...
- October 15 - Jack McMahonJack McMahon (baseball)John Henry McMahon was a Major League Baseball first baseman and catcher. He played in 51 games, with a .243 batting average, for the New York Giants of the National League in 1892 and 1893.-Sources:...
- October 18 - Frank ToddFrank ToddFor the rugby league footballer of the 1910s and '20s for England, and Halifax RLFC, see Frank ToddGeorge "Frank" Franklin Todd was an American professional baseball player who played in four games for the Louisville Colonels during the season.He was born in Aberdeen, Maryland and died in Havre...
- October 20 - William Stecher
- October 25 - Marty HoganMarty HoganMartin Francis Hogan , nicknamed "The Indianapolis Ringer", was an Anglo-American right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Browns . After leaving the National League, Hogan moved on to the minor league Indianapolis Hoosiers...
- October 25 - Jack DoyleJack Doyle (baseball)John Joseph "Jack" Doyle was an Irish-American first baseman in Major League Baseball whose career spanned 17 seasons, mainly in the National League.He was born in Killorglin, Ireland, and emigrated to the U.S...
- October 26 - John GilroyJohn Gilroy (baseball)John M. Gilroy was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher and outfielder. He played for the Washington Senators of the National League during the 1895 and 1896 baseball seasons. He was playing with the Norfolk Jewels of the Atlantic League in 1897 when he died.-External links:*...
- October 27 - Chick PedroesChick Pedroes- External links :...
November
- November [?] - Harry MorelockHarry MorelockA. Harry Morelock is a former Major League Baseball player. He played shortstop for the 1891-1892 Philadelphia Phillies of the National League. He remained active in the minor leagues through 1895.-External links:...
- November 2 - George SharrottGeorge SharrottGeorge Oscar Sharrott was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher. He played from 1893–1894 with the Brooklyn Grooms.-External links:*...
- November 4 - Mike KilroyMike KilroyMichael Joseph Kilroy was a Major League Baseball pitcher.He is the brother of Matt Kilroy. Kilroy played 2 seasons in the Majors, with the Baltimore Orioles in and the Philadelphia Phillies in . He pitched 4 career games with an 0-3 record and an ERA of 9.00.-External links:*...
- November 8 - Joe PeitzJoe PeitzJoseph Peitz was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Browns in 1894.His brother, Heinie Peitz, was his teammate on the Browns.-External links:...
- November 11 - Bert AbbeyBert AbbeyBert Wood Abbey was a Major League baseball pitcher. He was born in Essex, VT.-Baseball debut:Abbey first began playing baseball as a freshman in college when he recruited fellow students to form the University of Vermont's Catamounts team...
- November 18 - Lou Johnson
- November 20 - Clark GriffithClark GriffithClark Calvin Griffith , nicknamed "the Old Fox", was a Major League Baseball pitcher, manager and team owner.-Biography:...
- November 21 - Alex BeamAlex Beam (baseball)Alexander Roger Beam was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He started and completed two games for the Pittsburg Alleghenys in 1889, going 1-1. He then played in the minor leagues until 1892.-References:...
- November 21 - Billy ClingmanBilly ClingmanWilliam Frederick Clingman , was a Major League Baseball infielder from -. He played for the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Kelly's Killers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Louisville Colonels, Chicago Orphans, Cleveland Naps, and Washington Senators.-External links:...
December
- December [?] - Dick ButlerDick Butler (baseball)Richard H. Butler was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played for the 1897 Louisville Colonels and 1899 Washington Senators.-Sources:...
- December 2 - Tom StouchTom StouchThomas Carl "Tom" Stouch was a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played four games with the Louisville Colonels of the National League in 1898...
- December 8 - Kid CampKid CampWinfield Scott "Kid" Camp was an American professional baseball player born in New Albany, Ohio who played two season in Major League Baseball as a pitcher. He appeared in four games for the 1892 Pittsburgh Pirates and in three games for the 1894 Chicago Colts...
- December 20 - Bill McCauleyBill McCauleyWilliam H. McCauley was a Major League Baseball player for the Washington Senators. He appeared in one game, on August 31, 1895 and was hitless in two at-bats.-External links:...
- December 21 - Joe HarringtonJoe Harrington (baseball)Joseph C. Harrington was a professional baseball third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball from 1895-1896 for the Boston Beaneaters. He was the first major league ballplayer ever to hit a home run in his first at bat.-Sources:...
- December 23 - Mike GradyMike Grady (baseball)Michael William Grady , was a professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1894-1906. He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Giants, Washington Senators, and St...
- December 23 - Mike RoachMike RoachMichael Stephen "Mike" Roach was a professional baseball catcher who played for the Washington Senators in ....
- December 24 - Zeke WilsonZeke WilsonFrank Ealton "Zeke" Wilson was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1899. He played for the Boston Beaneaters, Cleveland Spiders, and St. Louis Perfectos.-External links:...
- December 25 - Alex JonesAlex Jones (baseball)Alexander H. Jones was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for five different teams between the and seasons. Listed at 5' 6", 135 lb., Jones batted and threw left-handed...
Date of birth missing
- Frank McGinnFrank McGinnFrank J. McGinn was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Pittsburg Alleghenys of the National League during the 1890 season.-Sources:...
- Bill QuarlesBill QuarlesWilliam H. Quarles was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the 1891 Washington Statesmen and 1893 Boston Beaneaters.-External links:...
- Joe WrightJoe Wright (baseball)Joel Sherman Wright was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Louisville Colonels and Pittsburgh Pirates....