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Champions
- Temple CupTemple CupThe Temple Cup was a trophy awarded to the winner of a best-of-seven, post-season championship series in the National League, from 1894–1897. The 30-inch-high silver cup was donated by coal, citrus, and lumber baron William Chase Temple, the owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates at the time...
: Baltimore OriolesBaltimore 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...
defeated Boston BeaneatersAtlanta BravesThe 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....
, 4 games to 1 - National LeagueNational LeagueThe National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
: Boston BeaneatersAtlanta BravesThe 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....
Statistical leaders
- Batting: Willie KeelerWillie KeelerWilliam Henry Keeler in Brooklyn, New York, nicknamed "Wee Willie", was a right fielder in professional baseball who played from 1892 to 1910, primarily for the Baltimore Orioles and Brooklyn Superbas in the National League, and the New York Highlanders in the American League.- Biography :Keeler's...
.424 - Home Runs: Hugh DuffyHugh DuffyHugh Duffy was a 19th century Major League Baseball player. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945.-Career:...
11 - Wins: 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...
31 - ERA: Amos RusieAmos RusieAmos Wilson Rusie , nicknamed "The Hoosier Thunderbolt", was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century...
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National League final standings
Rank | Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
1st | Boston Beaneaters 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.... |
93 | 39 | .705 | -- |
2nd | 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... |
90 | 40 | .692 | 2.0 |
3rd | 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.... |
83 | 48 | .634 | 9.5 |
4th | 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.... |
76 | 56 | .576 | 17.0 |
5th | Cleveland Spiders Cleveland Spiders The Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland, Ohio. The team played at National League Park from 1889 to 1890 and at League Park from 1891 to 1899.- 1887-1891 :... |
69 | 62 | .527 | 23.5 |
6th | Washington Senators Washington Senators (1891-1899) The Washington Senators were a 19th century baseball team. The team was also known as the Washington Statesmen and the Washington Nationals. The team played at Boundary Field.... |
61 | 71 | .462 | 32.0 |
6th | Brooklyn Bridegrooms 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... |
61 | 71 | .462 | 32.0 |
8th | 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... |
60 | 71 | .458 | 32.5 |
9th | Chicago Colts 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... |
59 | 73 | .447 | 34.0 |
10th | 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... |
55 | 77 | .417 | 38.0 |
11th | Louisville Colonels Louisville Colonels The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 until 1891, first as the Louisville Eclipse and later as the Louisville Colonels , the latter name derived from the historic Kentucky colonels... |
52 | 78 | .400 | 40.0 |
12th | St. Louis Browns 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... |
29 | 102 | .221 | 63.5 |
Events
- June 24 - Dick HarleyDick HarleyRichard Joseph Harley was a professional baseball player. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball from 1897 until 1903....
of the St. Louis BrownsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
collects six hits in one game against the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
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- June 29 - The Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
defeat the Louisville ColonelsLouisville ColonelsThe Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 until 1891, first as the Louisville Eclipse and later as the Louisville Colonels , the latter name derived from the historic Kentucky colonels...
36-7, the most lopsided victory in MLB history.
- July 18 - Cap AnsonCap AnsonAdrian Constantine Anson , nicknamed "Cap" and "Pop", was a National Association and Major League Baseball first baseman...
of the Chicago ColtsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
collects his 3,000th career hit with a single off of Baltimore OriolesBaltimore 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...
pitcher George Blackburn.
- September 18 - Cy YoungCy YoungDenton True "Cy" Young was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. During his 22-year baseball career , he pitched for five different teams. Young was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937...
pitches the first no-hitterNo-hitterA no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
of his career as the Cleveland SpidersCleveland SpidersThe Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland, Ohio. The team played at National League Park from 1889 to 1890 and at League Park from 1891 to 1899.- 1887-1891 :...
defeat the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe 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....
, 6-0, in the first game of a doubleheaderDoubleheader (baseball)A doubleheader is a set of two baseball games played between the same two teams on the same day in front of the same crowd. In addition, the term is often used unofficially to refer to a pair of games played by a team in a single day, but in front of different crowds and not in immediate...
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January
- January 1 - Monty Swartz
- January 3 - Pete TurgeonPete TurgeonEugene Joseph "Pete" Turgeon was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs.-External links:...
- January 5 - Art DelaneyArt DelaneyArthur Dewey Delaney was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Braves.-External links:...
- January 6 - Buck CrouseBuck CrouseClyde "Bucky" Ellsworth Crouse was an American catcher in Major League Baseball.-Early Minor League Career:...
- January 6 - By SpeeceBy SpeeceByron Franklin Speece , was a Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from -. He would play for the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians, and Philadelphia Phillies....
- January 7 - Topper RigneyTopper RigneyEmory Elmo "Topper" Rigney was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played six seasons with the Detroit Tigers , Boston Red Sox , and Washington Senators . Rigney had speed and a good sense of the strike zone...
- January 9 - Dave KeefeDave KeefeDavid Edwin Keefe was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for five seasons. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1917 and from 1919 to 1921 and the Cleveland Indians in 1922.-External links:...
- January 15 - Joe GenewichJoe GenewichJoseph Edward Genewich was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Boston Braves and New York Giants from 1922 to 1930. His key pitch was the slow curve.-External links:...
- January 24 - George Ellison
- January 29 - Pat Patterson
February
- February 11 - Red MillerRed Miller (baseball)Leo Alphonso "Red" Miller was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Miller played for the Philadelphia Phillies in the season. In one career game, he had a 0-0 record with a 32.40 ERA. Miller allowed six runs on six hits, in 1.7 innings pitched...
- February 9 - Adrian LynchAdrian LynchAdrian Ryan Lynch was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Browns in .-External links:...
- February 11 - Joe ShannonJoe Shannon (baseball)Joseph Aloysius Shannon is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and outfielder who played five games for the Boston Braves in 1915. He is the brother of Red Shannon.- References :...
- February 11 - Red ShannonRed ShannonMaurice Joseph "Red" Shannon born in Jersey City, New Jersey was an infielder for the Boston Braves , Philadelphia Athletics , Boston Red Sox , Washington Senators and Chicago Cubs .In parts of seven seasons, he played in 310 games and had 1,070 At Bats, 124 Runs, 277 Hits, 38 Doubles, 22...
- February 11 - Earl SmithEarl Smith (catcher)Earl Sutton Smith , was a professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Giants, Boston Braves, and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
- February 15 - Chuck WolfeChuck Wolfe (baseball)Charles Hunt "Charles" Wolfe was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the Philadelphia Athletics.-External links:...
- February 15 - Art JohnsonArt Johnson (1920s pitcher)Arthur Gilbert Johnson was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played one game for the New York Giants in 1927.-External links:...
- February 16 - Paul CastnerPaul CastnerPaul Henry Castner was a professional baseball pitcher. He appeared in six games in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox in 1923, all in relief. In 10 innings pitched, Castner gave up 14 hits and 5 walks without striking out a batter....
- February 16 - Alex FergusonAlex Ferguson (baseball)James Alexander Ferguson was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for five different teams between and . Listed at 6' 0", 180 lb., Ferguson batted and threw right-handed...
- February 17 - Ike BooneIke BooneIsaac Morgan Boone was a right fielder in Major League Baseball. Boone batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Samantha, Alabama...
- February 18 - Huck BettsHuck BettsWalter McKinley Betts , born in Millsboro, Delaware, was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves ....
- February 25 - Bob VinesBob VinesRobert Earl "Bob" Vines was an American professional baseball pitcher. Vines played for the St. Louis Cardinals in and the Philadelphia Phillies in . In 5 career games, he had a 0-0 record with a 9.82 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed.Vines was born in Waxahachie, Texas and died in Orlando,...
March
- March 1 - Howie Jones
- March 4 - Neal BradyNeal BradyCornelius Joseph "Neal" Brady was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Brady played for the New York Yankees in and and the Cincinnati Reds in . In 24 career games, he had a 2-3 record, with a 4.20 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed.Brady was born in Covington, Kentucky, and graduated from St....
- March 4 - Lefty O'DoulLefty O'DoulFrancis Joseph "Lefty" O'Doul was an American Major League Baseball player who went on to become an extraordinarily successful manager in the minor leagues, and also a vital figure in the establishment of professional baseball in Japan.-Player:Born in San Francisco, California, O'Doul began his...
- March 5 - Virgil BarnesVirgil BarnesVirgil Jennings Barnes , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1919 to 1928. He played for the New York Giants from 1919 to 1928, and also played for the Boston Braves in 1928 after being traded to the Braves in mid-season...
- March 5 - Lu BlueLu BlueLuzerne Atwell "Lu" Blue was a Major League Baseball first baseman. He played in the major leagues from 1921 to 1932 with the Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Browns, and Chicago White Sox. Blue was a switch-hitter who had a career on base percentage of .402 and was one of the best fielding 1st basemen...
- March 6 - Cliff BradyCliff BradyClifford Francis Brady was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox in the 1920 season. Brady batted and threw right-handed. He was also an outstanding soccer forward in the St. Louis Soccer League. He was born in St...
- March 9 - Joe DawsonJoe Dawson (baseball)Ralph Fenton "Joe" Dawson was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for four seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians in 1924 and the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1927 to 1929. He was born in Bow, Washington and grew up in North Vancouver, British Columbia.His brother, Rex, had a brief stint...
- March 10 - Russ EnnisRuss EnnisRuss Ennis was a Major League Baseball catcher. He was a member of the Washington Senators in 1926.-References:...
- March 13 - Lew MaloneLew MaloneLewis Aloysius "Lew" Malone , is a former professional baseball player who played infield from 1915-1919 for the Philadelphia Athletics and Brooklyn Robins. In 1918 Malone's career was interrupted while he served in World War I...
- March 14 - Bruce HittBruce HittBruce Smith Hitt was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1917.-External links:...
- March 19 - Elmer BowmanElmer BowmanElmari Wilhelm Bowman was a Major League Baseball player for the Washington Senators in August 1920. The 23-year-old rookie made two pinch-hitting appearances for the Senators and did not play in the field, so his position is not known.Both of Bowman's appearances took place on the road...
- March 21 - Gus KetchumGus KetchumAugustus Franklin Ketchum was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
- March 21 - Bill LamarBill LamarWilliam Harmong Lamar [Good Time Bill] was a left fielder in Major League Baseball who played from through for the New York Yankees , Boston Red Sox , Brooklyn Robins and Philadelphia Athletics . Listed at 6' 1", 185 lb., Lamar batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- March 27 - Joe LuceyJoe LuceyJoseph Earl Lucey [Scootch] was an infielder/pitcher in Major League Baseball. Listed at 6' 0", 168 lb., Lucey batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts....
- March 27 - Effa ManleyEffa ManleyEffa L. Manley was an American sports executive, and the first woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. She co-owned the Newark Eagles baseball franchise in the Negro leagues with her husband Abe from 1935 to 1946 and was sole owner through 1948 after his death...
- March 30 - Ed Sicking
April
- April 4 - Ray MinerRay MinerRaymond Theodore Miner was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
- April 8 - Dick AttreauDick AttreauRichard Gilbert "Dick" Attreau was a Major League Baseball player. He played from to with the Philadelphia Phillies. Attreau batted and threw left-handed.He was born and died in Chicago, Illinois.-External links:...
- April 10 - Joe PriceJoe PriceJoseph Walter Price , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1980 to 1990. He played college baseball for Oklahoma State University from 1975 to 1976, and played for the University of Oklahoma in 1977...
- April 10 - Ross YoungsRoss YoungsRoss Middlebrook Youngs was a Major League Baseball outfielder best known for his superb defense and consistent hitting....
- April 15 - Walt LynchWalt LynchWalter Edward Lynch was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. Listed at 6' 0", 176 lb., Lynch batted and threw right-handed...
- April 20 - Lou Vedder
- April 30 - Walt WalshWalt WalshWalter William Walsh was a Major League Baseball player. Walsh only played two games, never getting an at-bat for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1920. He was used as a pinch runner in the two games he played....
- April 26 - Epp SellEpp SellLester Elwood "Epp" Sell was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
May
- May 3 - Ray ShepardsonRay ShepardsonRay Shepardson was a baseball player. He batted right handed and also threw right handed. He weighed 170 lbs. He was born in Little Falls, New York on May 3, 1897 and died in Little Falls, New York on November 8, 1975. He played in 1924 for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was 27 years of...
- May 12 - Joe DuganJoe DuganJoseph Anthony Dugan , was an American professional baseball player. Nicknamed "Jumping Joe", he played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop and third baseman from 1917 through 1931. Dugan played for the Philadelphia Athletics , Boston Red Sox , New York Yankees , Boston Braves and Detroit...
- May 13 - Hugh CanavanHugh CanavanHugh Edward Canavan was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Boston Braves in 1918.-External links:...
- May 17 - Harry RicondaHarry RicondaHenry Paul Riconda , is a former professional baseball player who played third base from 1923-1930.-External links:...
- May 20 - Wilcy MooreWilcy MooreWilliam Wilcy "Cy" Moore was a former professional baseball right-handed pitcher over parts of six seasons with the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. He led the American League in ERA as a rookie in 1927 while playing for New York.For his career, he compiled a 51-44 record, with a 3.70 ERA and...
- May 30 - Wally KimmickWally KimmickWalter Lyons Kimmick was an American professional baseball infielder. He played six seasons in Major League Baseball between and , appearing in 163 games as a second baseman, third baseman and shortstop. He played for the St...
June
- June 6 - Ray Pierce
- June 12 - Guy LacyGuy LacyOsceola Guy Lacy was a second baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the 1926 Cleveland Indians....
- June 13 - George Foss
- June 15 - Cy TwomblyCy Twombly (baseball)Edwin Parker "Cy" Twombly was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who appeared in seven games for the Chicago White Sox. Born in Groveland, Massachusetts, he attended Lehigh University and Springfield College. His namesake son was a major American artist. He died at age 77...
- June 17 - Bill HubbellBill HubbellWilbert William Hubbell was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball from 1919-1925. He attended college at the University of Idaho. He was born in San Francisco, California and died in Lakewood, Colorado.-External links:...
- June 22 - Bill MizeurBill MizeurWilliam Francis "Bad Bill" Mizeur was a pinch hitter in Major League Baseball. He played in two games for the St. Louis Browns and also had a 14-year minor league career.-Career:...
- June 25 - Camp SkinnerCamp SkinnerElisha Harrison Skinner was a reserve outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at center field for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox . Listed at 5' 11", 165 lb., Skinner batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- June 29 - Grady AdkinsGrady AdkinsGrady Emmett Adkins was a professional baseball player who played two seasons for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball.-External links:...
July
- July 3 - Chet NicholsChet Nichols, Sr.Chester Raymond Nichols Sr. , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from - for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Giants, and Philadelphia Phillies....
- July 3 - Heinie SandHeinie SandJohn Henry "Heinie" Sand was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played from 1923 to 1928 with the Philadelphia Phillies. He debuted on April 17, and played his final game on September 30, . In 1925, he had a .364 on base percentage and 55 runs batted in and was 18th in the voting...
- July 5 - Tom MillerTom Miller (pinch hitter)Thomas Royall Miller was a Major League Baseball player. He played two seasons with the Boston Braves from 1918 to 1919.-External links:...
- July 9 - Glenn MyattGlenn MyattGlenn Calvin Myatt , was a retired professional baseball player who was a catcher in the Major Leagues from -. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics, Cleveland Indians, New York Giants, and Detroit Tigers.-External links:...
- July 12 - Hod FennerHod FennerHorace Alfred "Hod" Fenner was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1921.-External links:...
- July 16 - Hi BellHi BellHerman S. "Hi" Bell was a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of eight seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Giants. For his career, he compiled a 32-34 record in 221 appearances, most as a relief pitcher, with an 3.69 earned run average and...
- July 18 - Hank HulveyHank HulveyJames Hensel "Hank" Hulvey was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher for one season with the Philadelphia Athletics. For his career, he compiled an 0-1 record, with a 7.71 earned run average, and two strikeouts in seven innings pitched.Hulvey pitched 19 season in minor...
- July 18 - Pat MurrayPat Murray (baseball)Patrick Joseph Murray was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the 1919 Philadelphia Phillies.Murray made his major league debut at age 21. His final appearance came less than two months later. Overall, he made two starts and ended up with an 0–2 record with one complete game. He went hitless in 12...
- July 18 - Ed SherlingEd SherlingEdward Creech "Ed" Sherling , was a Major League Baseball pinch hitter and pinch runner who played in with the Philadelphia Athletics. He batted left and threw right-handed.-External links:...
- July 22 - Ed GernerEd GernerEdwin Frederick Gerner was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in five games for the Cincinnati Reds in .-External links:*...
- July 23 - Hod FordHod FordHorace Hills "Hod" Ford , was a professional baseball player who played shortstop in the Major Leagues from 1919 to 1933. He played for the Boston Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Brooklyn Robins, Cincinnati Reds, and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
- July 23 - Cy FriedCy FriedArthur Edwin "Cy" Fried was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in two games for the Detroit Tigers in .-External links:...
- July 26 - Chick Bowen
- July 27 - Biz MackeyBiz MackeyJames Raleigh "Biz" Mackey was an American catcher and manager in Negro league baseball. He came to be regarded as black baseball's premier catcher in the late 1920s and early 1930s...
- July 29 - Jim HambyJim HambyJim Hamby was a professional baseball player, a catcher, from 1926 to 1927 for the New York Giants. Of his 55 career at bats, 52 of them came in 1927, when he hit .192. In 1926 he only had 3 at bats, not getting any hits....
August
- August 8 - Charlie EckertCharlie EckertCharles William Eckert was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played parts of three seasons, , and , for the Philadelphia Athletics. He continued to pitch in the minors until .-External links:...
- August 8 - Ken HollowayKen HollowayKenneth Eugene Holloway was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three different teams between and . Listed at 6' 0", 185 lb., Holloway batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Barwick, Georgia. It has been erroneously reported that he was born "Halloway" or “Hollaway” and...
- August 10 - Frank WelchFrank Welch (baseball)Frank Tiguer Welch was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox . Listed at 5' 9", 175 lb., Welch batted and threw right-handed...
- August 16 - Bob FothergillBob FothergillRobert Roy Fothergill , nicknamed "Fats" or "Fatty," was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played twelve seasons with the Detroit Tigers , Chicago White Sox , and Boston Red Sox ....
- August 17 - Joe BradshawJoe BradshawJoe Siah Bradshaw was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in two games for the 1929 Brooklyn Robins, working four innings and allowing two earned runs....
- August 17 - Ed LennonEd LennonEdward Francis Lennon was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1928.-External links:...
- August 18 - Mandy BrooksMandy BrooksJonathan Joseph "Mandy" Brooks, was a right-handed outfielder in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs....
- August 22 - Bob ClarkBob Clark (baseball)Robert H. Clark was a 19th century Major League Baseball catcher. He played from 1886–1893 for the Brooklyn Grays/Bridegrooms, Cincinnati Reds and Louisville Colonels...
- August 24 - Al BoolAl BoolAlbert Bool is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played three seasons with the Washington Senators , Pittsburgh Pirates , and the Boston Braves .-External links:...
- August 24 - Frank PrattFrank PrattFrancis Bruce "Trackhorse" Pratt was a pinch hitter in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1921.-External links:...
- August 29 - John QuinnJohn Quinn (umpire)John Aloysius Quinn was a professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1935 to 1942. Engeln was an umpire in the 1937 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. In his career, he umpired 1,247 Major League games.-External links:* *...
- August 31 - William BellWilliam Bell (baseball player)William W. Bell, Sr. was an American right-handed pitcher and manager in baseball's Negro Leagues.Born in Galveston, Texas, Bell played for the Kansas City Monarchs for the first eight seasons of his career...
September
- September 13 - Eddie RommelEddie RommelEdwin Americus Rommel was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who spent his entire career with the Philadelphia Athletics from 1920 to 1932. He is considered to be the "father" of the modern knuckleball...
- September 17 - Joe GreenJoe Green (baseball)Joseph Henry Green was an American Major League Baseball player. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
- September 17 - Earl WebbEarl WebbWilliam Earl Webb was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball, playing from 1925 to 1933. He played for five teams, including the Boston Red Sox for three years. He was born in White County, Tennessee and died in Jamestown, Tennessee. In 1931, while playing for the Red Sox, he hit a...
- September 19 - Astyanax DouglassAstyanax DouglassAstyanax Douglass was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1921 and 1925.Born in Covington, Texas, he attended Texas Christian University.-External links:...
- September 23 - Walt IrwinWalt IrwinWalter Kingsley Irwin was a Major League Baseball player. Irwin played for St. Louis Cardinals in as pinch runner and pinch hitter in 4 games.Irvin was born in Henrietta, Pennsylvania and died in Spring Lake, Michigan....
- September 25 - Walter AndersonWalter Anderson (baseball)Walter Carl Anderson , also known as "Lefty" Anderson, was a professional baseball player whose playing career spanned five season, including parts of two in Major League Baseball with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1917 and 1919...
- September 27 - Chick GagnonChick GagnonHarold Dennis "Chick" Gagnon was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played for the Detroit Tigers and Washington Senators.-External links:...
- September 30 - Eddie KennaEddie KennaEdward Aloysius "Scrap Iron" Kenna was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played part of one season, , for the Washington Senators. That season, he served as the primary backup to starting catcher Muddy Ruel, playing in 33 games at that position....
- September 30 - Mike KircherMike KircherMichael Andrew Kircher was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season and the St. Louis Cardinals during the and seasons.-References:...
October
- October 9 - Harry BiemillerHarry BiemillerHarry Lee Biemiller was an American professional baseball player who played two seasons. He appeared in five games for the Washington Senators in and 23 games for the Cincinnati Reds in mostly as a relif pitcher. He died in Orlando, Florida at the age of 67.-External links:...
- October 13 - Elliot BigelowElliot BigelowElliott Allardice Bigelow was a right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox. Bigelow batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Tarpon Springs, Florida....
- October 14 - Vance McIlreeVance McIlreeVance Elmer McIlree was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played Washington Senators in 1921.-External links:...
- October 15 - Dinty GearinDinty GearinDennis John Gearin is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played two seasons with the New York Giants and Boston Braves .-External links:...
- October 15 - Sam Gray
- October 16 - Garland BuckeyeGarland BuckeyeGarland Maiers "Gob" Buckeye is a former professional football and baseball player.-Baseball:...
- October 18 - Sumpter ClarkeSumpter ClarkeSumpter Mills Clarke was a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians from 1920 to 1924.-External links:...
- October 19 - Tom LovelaceTom LovelaceThomas Rivers Lovelace was a American professional baseball player. Lovelace played in the minor leagues for 11 years, from 1920 to 1932, and played in one Major League Baseball game with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1922....
- October 20 - Tom ConnellyTom ConnellyThomas Martin Connelly was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball who played five games in 1920 and 1921 for the New York Yankees. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. In his career, he failed to hit any home runs, had no runs batted in, and batted .167. He died at age 43 in Hines,...
- October 20 - Jigger StatzJigger StatzArnold John "Jigger" Statz was a Major League Baseball outfielder who also had a lengthy minor league career....
- October 22 - Myles ThomasMyles ThomasMyles Lewis Thomas was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was born in State College, Pennsylvania. He threw and batted right-handed, and he was also 5'9.5" tall and 170 pounds. He was nicknamed "Duck Eye" by Babe Ruth.On April 18, at the age of 28, he made his major...
- October 26 - Skipper Friday
- October 26 - George WinnGeorge WinnGeorge Benjamin Winn [Breezy or Lefty] was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians . Listed at 5' 11", 170 lb., Winn batted and threw left-handed...
- October 29 - Ty PickupTy PickupClarence William "Ty" Pickup was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played one game for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1918.-External links:...
- October 30 - Kettle WirtsKettle WirtsElwood "Kettle" Vernon Wirts was a professional baseball player who spent four seasons in Major League Baseball. In total, Wirts played 17 seasons in professional baseball, beginning his career in 1918 with the minor league Spokane Indians...
- October 31 - Tony RegoTony RegoAntone "Tony" Rego , was a Major League Baseball catcher who played in and with the St. Louis Browns.-External links:...
November
- November 4 - Ted MenzeTed MenzeTheodore Charles Menze was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1918.-External links:...
- November 5 - Jack OgdenJack OgdenJohn Mahlon Ogden , was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played five seasons in the majors, between and , for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Giants, and St. Louis Browns.Ogden attended Swarthmore College, where he played baseball and was a member of Phi Psi...
- November 9 - Johnny GoochJohnny GoochJohn Beverley Gooch was catcher who played in Major League Baseball between and through . Gooch was a switch-hitter with a hysterical name...
- November 9 - Harvey HendrickHarvey HendrickHarvey "Gink" Hendrick was an American major league baseball player who played for several different teams during an eleven-year career.Born in Mason, Tennessee, Hendrick attended Vanderbilt University...
- November 17 - Davey ClaireDavey ClaireDavid Matthew "Davey" Claire was an American Major League Baseball shortstop who played in three games for the Detroit Tigers in .-External links:...
- November 17 - Rube LutzkeRube LutzkeRube Lutzke was a former professional baseball player. He played from 1923 to 1927 with the Cleveland Indians. He primarily played third base....
- November 20 - Larry BentonLarry BentonLawrence James Benton was an American baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of thirteen seasons with the Boston Braves, New York Giants and Cincinnati Reds. He was the National League wins leader in 1928 with New York...
- November 21 - Andy HighAndy HighAndrew Aird High , is a former professional baseball player who played third base in the Major Leagues from 1922-1934. He would play for the Brooklyn Robins, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Braves, and Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:...
- November 23 - Bubber JonnardBubber JonnardClarence James Jonnard was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1920, the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1922, the Philadelphia Phillies in 1926, 1927 and 1935, and the St. Louis Cardinals in 1929. He played 103 Major League games with 235 at bats, 54 hits, no home...
- November 23 - Claude JonnardClaude JonnardClaude Alfred Jonnard was a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of six seasons with the New York Giants, St. Louis Browns and Chicago Cubs. For his career, he compiled a 14-12 record in 137 appearances, most as a relief pitcher, with an 3.79 earned run...
- November 23 - Freddy LeachFreddy LeachFrederick "Freddy" Leach , is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1923-1932. He would play for the New York Giants, Boston Braves, and Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:* at Find a Grave...
- November 23 - Beans ReardonBeans ReardonJohn Edward "Beans" Reardon was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the National League from 1926 to 1949.- Early life and career:...
- November 26 - Bill WarwickBill Warwick (baseball)Firmin Newton "Bill" Warwick was a Major League Baseball player. Warwick played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in and later for the St. Louis Cardinals. Warwick was a member of St. Louis' first championship team in 1926. Warwick batted and threw right-handed, and in addition was the son-in-law of...
- November 30 - Win BallouWin BallouNoble Winfred Ballou was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1925-1929 with three major league teams and pitched in two games during the 1925 World Series. He spent his college days at Eastern Kentucky University.-External links:...
- November 30 - Dud BranomDud BranomEdgar Dudley Branom was an American Major League Baseball infielder. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
December
- December 10 - Tim Griesenbeck
- December 10 - Jocko ConlonJocko ConlonArthur Joseph "Jocko" Conlon was a professional baseball player for the Boston Braves in Major League Baseball...
- December 11 - Slim HarrissSlim HarrissWilliam Jennings Bryan Harriss was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between the 1920 and 1928 seasons. Listed at 6'6", 180 lb., Harriss batted and threw right-handed...
- December 14 - Syl Simon
- December 16 - Fred WigingtonFred WigingtonFred Thomas Wigington was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
- December 18 - Lance RichbourgLance RichbourgLance Clayton Richbourg was an American college and professional baseball player who was a Major League outfielder for eight season between and...
- December 19 - Mike HerreraMike Herrera (baseball)Ramón "Mike" Herrera [er-ray'-ra] was an infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a second baseman for the Boston Red Sox in part of two seasons. Listed at 5' 6", 147 lb., Herrera batted and threw right-handed...
- December 20 - Snooks DowdSnooks DowdRaymond Bernard "Snooks" Dowd was a college football star for Lehigh University and a Major League Baseball infielder for the Detroit Tigers , Philadelphia Athletics , and Brooklyn Robins...
- December 21 - Hal HaidHal HaidHarold Augustine "Hal" Haid was a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of six seasons with the St. Louis Browns, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Braves and Chicago White Sox...
- December 21 - Pete ScottPete ScottFloyd John "Pete" Scott was an outfielder in Major League Baseball.-External links:...
- December 22 - Harvey FreemanHarvey Freeman (baseball)Harvey Bayard Freeman was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
- December 23 - Nemo GainesNemo GainesWillard Roland "Nemo" Gaines is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Washington Senators in . He appeared in four games between June 26 and July 16.-External links:...
- December 25 - Allen ElliottAllen ElliottAllen Clifford Elliott was a first baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs.-External links:...
- December 27 - Jackie TavenerJackie TavenerJohn Adam "Jackie" Tavener , nicknamed "Rabbit," was a baseball player who played shortstop for six seasons with the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians ....
Deaths
- February 5 - Old Hoss RadbournCharles RadbournCharles Gardner Radbourn , nicknamed "Old Hoss", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball . He played for the Buffalo Bisons , Providence Grays , Boston Beaneaters , Boston Reds , and Cincinnati Reds...
, 42, Hall of Fame pitcher who won over 300 games including a record 60 for the 1884 Providence Grays, leading the National League in wins, strikeouts, winning percentage and games twice each and in shutouts, innings and ERA once each; completing 489 out of 503 starts, pitching three shutouts in the 1884 World Championship Series, while holding single-season records for games pitched with 76 in 1883, going 27-12 for the 1890 Players League champions.
- February 8 - Fleury SullivanFleury SullivanFlorence P. Sullivan , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues in . He would play for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys.-External links:...
, 35. pitcher.
- March 5 - Dave FoutzDave FoutzDavid Luther Foutz was a pitcher for the Saint Louis Browns of the American Association and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms of the National League from to , compiling a 147-66 career record. He also played first base and the outfield...
, 40, first baseman/outfielder/pitcher who played from 1884 through 1896 for the St. Louis Browns and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms/Grooms, a three-time .300 hitter and manager for the Brooklyn teams between 1893 and 1896 for a 690 career winning percentage, while pitching 41 wins for the 1886 champion Browns.
- March 10 - Wes BloggWes BloggWesley Collins Blogg was a 19th-century professional baseball outfielder and catcher.-External links:...
, 42, catcher.
- March 21 - Andy AllisonAndy AllisonAndrew K. Allison was a professional baseball player who played first base in Major League Baseball for the 1872 Brooklyn Eckfords. He was the older brother of Eckfords teammate Bill Allison.-External links:...
, 49, first baseman.
- March 22 - Dave AndersonDave Anderson (pitcher)David S. Anderson , was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in and with the Philadelphia Quakers/Phillies and the Pittsburgh Alleghenys.He was born in and died in Chester, Pennsylvania.-External links:...
, 28, pitcher.
- March 25 - Bill QuarlesBill QuarlesWilliam H. Quarles was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the 1891 Washington Statesmen and 1893 Boston Beaneaters.-External links:...
, 28, pitcher.
- April 13 - Charles YinglingCharlie YinglingCharles Christian "Charlie" Yingling was a Major League Baseball player. Yingling played in one game in the 1894 season with the Philadelphia Phillies. He had one hit in four at-bats, playing Shortstop. Yingling was born and died in Baltimore, Maryland.His brother, Joe Yingling played in the...
, 31, shortstop.
- July 10 - Kid BaldwinKid BaldwinClarence Geoghan "Kid" Baldwin was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played seven seasons at the Major League level. In addition to playing catcher, Baldwin also played outfield, third base, second base and first base. He also pitched two games in the season.-Early life:Baldwin began to play...
, 32, catcher.
- August 1 - Jake SeymourJake SeymourJacob Seymour , was an American professional baseball player, who played in with the Pittsburg Alleghenys, of the American Association. Seymour had a 0-1 record, with a 7.88 ERA, in one game, in his one year career....
, 43, who played for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys of the American Association in the 1882 season.
- August 4 - 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:*...
, 27, pitcher.
- August 9 - Jack ScheibleJack ScheibleJohn G. Scheible pitched for two different teams over two seasons. He made his debut in 1893 with the Cleveland Spiders and played for the Philadelphia Phillies the following year....
, 31, pitcher.
- August 19 - Jim McKeeverJim McKeever (baseball)James McKeever , was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played for the Boston Reds in . On August 19, 1897, Mckeever died of Brain Fever.-External links:...
, 36, catcher.
- August 22 - Tricky NicholsTricky NicholsFrederick C. "Tricky" Nichols was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for six seasons from 1875 to 1882. He played for six teams: New Haven Elm Citys in 1875, Boston Red Caps in 1876, St. Louis Brown Stockings in 1877, Providence Grays in 1878, Worcester Ruby Legs in 1880, and Baltimore Orioles in...
, 47, pitcher who posted a 28-73 record and a 3.06 ERA in 106 games for six different teams between 1875 and 1882.
- August 27 - Sam MoranSam Moran (baseball)Samuel Moran was a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League in August and September 1895.-External links:...
, 26, pitcher.
- October 9 - Milo LockwoodMilo LockwoodMilo Hathaway Lockwood , was a Major League Baseball outfielder and pitcher who played for the 1884 Washington Nationals of the Union Association.-External links:...
, 39, outfielder and pitcher.
- October 19 - O. P. CaylorO. P. CaylorOliver Perry Caylor was a baseball newspaper columnist for The Cincinnati Enquirer and the Cincinnati Commercial before becoming one of the principal figures in the founding of the American Association in 1881 as well as the catalyst in the formation of the modern-day Cincinnati Reds.Caylor was...
, 47, one of the founders of the American Association.
- November 2 - Joe SullivanJoe Sullivan (shortstop)Joseph Daniel Sullivan was a shortstop in Major League Baseball from to . He played for the Washington Senators, Philadelphia Phillies, and St. Louis Browns....
, 27, shortstop.
- November 15 - Charlie SmithCharlie Smith (infielder)Charles J. Smith was a Major League Baseball infielder. He played in 14 games for the New York Mutuals in 1871, hitting .264 in 72 at bats.-Sources:*...
, 56, infielder who appeared in 14 games for the 1871 New York Mutuals.
- November 19 - 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:...
, 28, infielder.
- December 20 - William Brown, 31, catcher.