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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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Brooklyn Superbas 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... |
101 | 47 | .682 | -- |
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.... |
95 | 57 | .625 | 8 |
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... |
94 | 58 | .618 | 9 |
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... |
86 | 62 | .581 | 15 |
St. Louis Perfectos 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... |
84 | 67 | .556 | 18.5 |
Cincinnati Red Legs 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.... |
83 | 67 | .553 | 19 |
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... |
76 | 73 | .510 | 25.5 |
Chicago Orphans 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... |
75 | 73 | .507 | 26 |
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... |
75 | 77 | .493 | 28 |
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.... |
60 | 90 | .400 | 42 |
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.... |
54 | 98 | .355 | 49 |
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 :... |
20 | 134 | .130 | 84 |
Events
- May 15 - 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...
, known as one of the smallest players and best bunters in baseball, drives the ball past startled left fielder Ed DelahantyEd DelahantyEdward James Delahanty , nicknamed "Big Ed", was a Major League Baseball player from 1888 to 1903 for the Philadelphia Quakers, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Infants and Washington Senators, and was known as one of the early great power hitters in the game.He was elected to the Baseball Hall of...
of the Philadelphia Phillies1899 Philadelphia Phillies season- Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg...
for an inside-the-park grand slamGrand slam (baseball)In the sport of baseball, a grand slam is a home run hit with all three bases occupied by baserunners , thereby scoring four runs—the most possible in one play. According to The Dickson Baseball Dictionary, the term originated in the card game of contract bridge, in which a grand slam involves...
and an 8–5 victory for the Brooklyn Superbas1899 Brooklyn Superbas seasonThe 1899 Brooklyn Superbas season was a season in American baseball. The team won the National League pennant with a record of 101-47, 8 games ahead of the Boston Beaneaters, after finishing tenth in 1898.- Offseason :...
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- May 25 - Deacon PhillippeDeacon PhillippeCharles Louis "Deacon" Phillippe was a turn-of-the-century pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates....
of 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...
pitches a 7–0 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"...
against 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....
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- August 7 - Vic WillisVic WillisVictor Gazaway Willis was a Major League Baseball player nicknamed "The Delaware Peach." He was a starting pitcher...
leads the 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....
to a 7–1 victory by piching a 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"...
against the Washington SenatorsWashington 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....
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- Buck FreemanBuck FreemanJohn Frank "Buck" Freeman was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball at the turn of the 20th century. Freeman was one of the top sluggers of his era, his most famous feat being the 25 home runs he hit during the 1899 season.A native of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, Freeman showed talent as...
of the Washington SenatorsWashington 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....
leads all batters with 25 home runHome runIn 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...
s during the regular season, more than double hit by Bobby WallaceBobby Wallace (baseball)Rhoderick John "Bobby" Wallace was a Major League Baseball pitcher, infielder, manager, umpire and scout....
of 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 :...
, who finished with 12 homers. Although Freeman failed to equal the record of 27 home runs set by Ned WilliamsonNed WilliamsonEdward Nagle "Ned" or "Ed" Williamson was an American Major League Baseball player for 13 seasons from 1878 until 1890...
in the season, his total is generally regarded as the greater achievement owing to the dimensions of Williamson's home ballpark of Lakeshore ParkUnion Base-Ball GroundsUnion Base-Ball Grounds was a baseball park located in Chicago, Illinois. It was also called White-Stocking Park, as it was the home field of the Chicago White Stockings of the National Association in 1871, after spending the 1870 season as an independent professional club playing home games...
– Only two of the 27 homers batted by Williamson for the Chicago White StockingsChicago 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...
were scored away from home. Freeman's tally was not surpassed until , when Babe RuthBabe RuthGeorge Herman Ruth, Jr. , best known as "Babe" Ruth and nicknamed "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat", was an American Major League baseball player from 1914–1935...
belted 29 home runs for the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe 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"...
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- Following the season, the 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...
, 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 :...
, 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...
and Washington SenatorsWashington 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....
were all dropped by the National League, reducing the number of teams to eight for the season. The National League would remain at eight teams until 19621962 Major League Baseball seasonThis was the first 162-game schedule for the National League, as they added the Houston Colt .45s and the New York Mets to their lineup, as the NL returned to New York City, after a four-year absence...
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January
- January 3 - Buzz ArlettBuzz ArlettRussell Loris Arlett , also known as Buzz Arlett, was an American baseball player of German descent. Sometimes called "the Babe Ruth of the minor leagues." Like Ruth, Arlett was a large man who began his career as a pitcher before becoming his league's dominant home run hitter...
- January 5 - Bill Hunnefield
- January 5 - Bob KinsellaBob KinsellaRobert Francis "Red" Kinsella was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Giants.-External links:...
- January 9 - Bill ConroyBill Conroy (infielder)William Frederick Conroy was a professional baseball player. He was an infielder for one season with the Washington Senators. For his career, he compiled a .133 batting average in 60 at-bats, with two runs batted in....
- January 11 - General CrowderAlvin CrowderAlvin Floyd Crowder , nicknamed "General," was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played eleven seasons in the American League with the Washington Senators, the St. Louis Browns, and the Detroit Tigers...
- January 12 - Joe HauserJoe HauserJoseph John "Unser Choe" Hauser is a former professional baseball player who played first baseman in the major leagues from 1922–1929, with the Philadelphia Athletics and Cleveland Indians...
- January 13 - Cactus KeckCactus KeckFrank Joseph "Cactus" Keck was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Cincinnati Reds.-External links:...
- January 14 - Ralph Miller
- January 16 - Showboat Fisher
- January 17 - Tripp SigmanTripp SigmanWesley Triplett Sigman , was a Major League Baseball player who played outfielder from to . He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:...
- January 18 - Eddie MooreEddie Moore (baseball)Graham Edward Moore , is a former professional baseball player who played second base and outfield from 1923-1934 in the Major Leagues.-Baseball career:...
- January 21 - Haddie Gill
- January 21 - Lew FonsecaLew FonsecaLewis Albert Fonseca was an American first and second baseman in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians, and Chicago White Sox over a 12-year career. While not a power hitter, he hit for average and was a good contact hitter for most of his career...
- January 23 - Bill ReganBill ReganWilliam Wright Regan was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates...
- January 24 - Bob Berman
- January 27 - Bob BarrettBob Barrett (baseball)Robert Schley Barrett was an infielder in Major League Baseball.-Sources:...
- January 27 - Bibb FalkBibb FalkBibb August Falk was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians ....
- January 29 - Ollie VoigtOllie VoigtOlen Edward "Ode" Voigt was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was born in Wheaton, Illinois, and played baseball at Wheaton High School and the University of Illinois.-Career:...
- January 31 - Don SongerDon SongerDonald C. Songer was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played four seasons in the major leagues, from until , for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Giants.-Sources:...
February
- February 6 - Walt HuntzingerWalt HuntzingerWalter Henry Huntzinger was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs.-External links:...
- February 7 - Earl WhitehillEarl WhitehillEarl Oliver Whitehill was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Detroit Tigers for the most significant portion of his career , and later with the Washington Senators , Cleveland Indians , and the Chicago Cubs...
- February 9 - Specs ToporcerSpecs ToporcerGeorge Toporczer [played as Toporcer] was a professional baseball player and executive. He served primarily as a utility infielder during his eight seasons in Major League Baseball, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1921 through 1928. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- February 10 - Bill WhaleyBill WhaleyWilliam Carl Whaley was a Major League Baseball player. He played in the outfield and was 5 foot 11 and 178 pounds. His Major League debut was on April 16, 1923. Whaley played just 1 season in the league, as a member of the St. Louis Browns in 1923. In 23 career games, he had 12 hits with an...
- February 13 - George StutzGeorge StutzGeorge "Kid" Stutz was a Major League Baseball shortstop. Stutz played for the Philadelphia Phillies in the season. In 6 career games, he had no hits in 9 at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed....
- February 24 - Pinky PittengerPinky PittengerClarke Alonzo "Pinky" Pittenger [previously thought to be Pittinger] was a reserve infielder/outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at shortstop for three different teams between the and seasons. Listed at 5' 10", 160 lb., Pittenger batted and threw right-handed...
- February 25 - Stan Rees
- February 27 - Pat McNultyPat McNultyPatrick Howard McNulty was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for five seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians in 1922 and from 1924 to 1927, playing as the starting right fielder in 1925.-External links:...
- February 28 - Lil StonerUlysses StonerUlysses Simpson Grant "Lil" Stoner born in Bowie, Texas was a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers , Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies ....
March
- March 1 - Ernie PadgettErnie PadgettErnest Kitchen Padgett , nicknamed "Red", was an American infielder in Major League Baseball who played for two MLB teams, the Boston Braves and the Cleveland Indians, from to ....
- March 2 - George StuelandGeorge StuelandGeorge Anton Stueland was born March 2, 1899 in Algona, Iowa. He is best known for playing for the Chicago Cubs between September 15, 1921, and May 26, 1925. He pitched right-handed.He died on September 9, 1964 in Onawa, Iowa....
- March 4 - Dutch KemnerDutch KemnerHerman John "Dutch" Kemner was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Cincinnati Reds.-External links:...
- March 13 - Otis BrannanOtis BrannanOtis Owen Brannan , sometimes misspelled Otis Brannon, was a professional baseball player whose playing career spanned 13 seasons, including two in Major League Baseball. Over his major league career, Brannan played for the St...
- March 16 - Vic KeenVic KeenHoward Victor Keen , was a Major League Baseball player who pitched from to , for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Athletics, and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
- March 17 - Charlie RootCharlie RootCharles Henry Root was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs for sixteen seasons from 1926 through 1941. He holds the club record for games, innings pitched, and career wins with 201....
- March 27 - Ed HockEd HockEdward Francis "Ed" Hock was an American Major League Baseball player who played parts of three seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds from 1920 to 1924....
- March 27 - Marty WalkerMarty WalkerMartin Van Buren "Marty" Walker was an American professional baseball pitcher. Walker played for the Philadelphia Phillies in the season. In 1 career game, he had a 0-1 record, giving up four runs, two of them earned, and also gave up two walks...
- March 28 - Al HermannAl HermannAlbert Bartel Hermann is a former Major League Baseball player. He played two seasons with the Boston Braves from 1923 to 1924.-External links:...
- March 29 - Herb McQuaidHerb McQuaidHerbert George McQuaid was a Major League Baseball pitcher. McQuaid played for the Cincinnati Reds in and the New York Yankees in . In 29 career games, he had a 2-0 record, with a 4.33 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed....
- March 30 - Hal RhyneHal RhyneHarold J. Rhyne was an infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at shortstop from through for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox...
- March 31 - Ed Johnson
April
- April 5 - Tony WelzerTony WelzerAnton Frank Welzer was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 5' 11", 160 lb., he batted and threw right-handed....
- April 8 - Ted KleinhansTed KleinhansTheodore Otto Kleinhans was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He was born in Deer Park, Wisconsin. Ted played 4 seasons in Major League Baseball, with the Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds in , the New York Yankees in , and the Reds again in and...
- April 8 - Lerton PintoLerton PintoWilliam Lerton Pinto was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:...
- April 10 - Rudy KneischRudy KneischRudolph "Rudy" Frank Kneisch was an American professional baseball player who played in two games for the Detroit Tigers during the season.He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and died there at the age of 65....
- April 12 - Bernie HendersonBernie HendersonBernard Henderson was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched in two games for the Cleveland Indians during the 1921 Cleveland Indians season.-External links:...
- April 12 - Trader HorneTrader HorneBerlyn Dale Horne was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Chicago Cubs during the season. Listed at 5' 9", 155 lb., Horne was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed...
- April 18 - Bill BayneBill BayneWilliam Lear Bayne was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Browns , Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox . Bayne batted and threw left-handed...
- April 18 - Harry HulihanHarry HulihanHarry Joseph Hulihan is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played one season with the Boston Braves .-External links:...
- April 29 - Frank McGee
May
- May 2 - Skinny O'Neal
- May 2 - Gale StaleyGale StaleyGeorge Gaylord "Gale" Staley was a Major League Baseball Second baseman. Staley played for the Chicago Cubs in the season. In 7 career games, he had 11 hits in 26 at-bats. He batted left and threw right-handed....
- May 7 - Eddie PickEddie PickEdgar Everett Pick was a third baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs.-External links:...
- May 8 - Fritz HenrichFritz HenrichFrank Wilde "Fritz" Henrich was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1924.-External links:...
- May 10 - Freddie MaguireFreddie MaguireFrederick Edward Maguire was an American professional baseball player and scout.He played six years as a second baseman in Major League Baseball: 1922-23 with the New York Giants, 1928 with the Chicago Cubs, and 1929-31 with the Boston Braves,- New York Giants :A Roxbury, Massachusetts native,...
- May 12 - Tod DenneheyTod DenneheyThomas Francis Dennehy was a Major League Baseball left fielder who played for one season. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies for nine games during the 1923 Philadelphia Phillies season....
- May 14 - Earle CombsEarle CombsEarle Bryan Combs was an American professional baseball player, who played his entire career for the New York Yankees . Combs batted leadoff and played center field on the Yankees' fabled 1927 team...
- May 23 - Frank Kelliher
- May 23 - Charlie NiebergallCharlie NiebergallCharles Arthur Niebergall was a catcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
- May 25- Hal ElliottHal ElliottHarold William Elliott was a right-handed pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team from 1929-1932. Born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, Elliott played baseball at the University of Michigan before joining the major leagues...
- May 25 - Jimmie Keenan
- May 28 - Bob RiceBob RiceRobert Turnbull Rice was a third baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:...
- May 29 - Art ReinhartArt ReinhartArthur Conrad Reinhart , was a Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from -. He would play for the St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
June
- June 1 - Al NiehausAl NiehausAlbert Bernard Niehaus was a first baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds.-External links:...
- June 2 - Sloppy ThurstonSloppy ThurstonHollis John "Sloppy" Thurston was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball....
- June 3 - Urbane PickeringUrbane PickeringUrbane Henry "Pick" Pickering was a baseball player for the Boston Red Sox.-Biography:Pickering was born on June 3, 1899, in Hoxie, Kansas....
- June 7 - Lafayette HenionLafayette HenionLafayette Marion Henion was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in one game for the Brooklyn Robins during on September 10, 1919, working three innings and giving up two hits and two runs. He also struck out two and walked two.-External links:...
- June 11 - Horace AllenHorace Allen (baseball)Horace Tanner Allen , nicknamed "Pug", was an outfielder in Major League Baseball.Allen was born on July 5, 1899 in DeLand, Florida....
- June 14 - William PiersonWilliam Pierson (baseball)William Morris Pierson was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played from to , and again in with the Philadelphia Athletics. He batted and threw left-handed.-External links:...
- June 22 - Leo MoonLeo MoonLeo Moon was a Major League Baseball pitcher for one season. He pitched 5⅔ innings in one game for the Cleveland Indians during the 1932 Cleveland Indians season.-External links:...
- June 25 - June GreeneJune GreeneJulius Foust "June" Greene was a pinch hitter and pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1928 and 1929.-External links:...
July
- July 6 - Lenny Metz
- July 9 - Fred JohnstonFred JohnstonWilfred Ivy Johnston , is a former professional baseball player who played infield for the Brooklyn Robins in four games during the 1924 season. He attended college at Davidson College, North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina.-External links:...
- July 10 - Wally KopfWally KopfWalter Henry "Wally" Kopf was a German American professional baseball player whose career spanned two seasons, which included one in Major League Baseball with the New York Giants . He played only two games, making his debut on October 1, 1921 and his final appearance the next day...
- July 11 - Binky JonesBinky JonesJohn Joseph "Binky" Jones , is a former professional baseball player who played shortstop for the Brooklyn Robins in ten games during the 1924 season.-External links:...
- July 12 - Walt FrenchWalter French (baseball)Walter Edward French Walter Edward French Walter Edward French (born July 12, 1899 – May 13, 1984 , was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from to . He played for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 1925 he batted .370 in 67 games for the Athletics and was...
- July 17 - Red Smith
- July 16 - Nellie PottNellie PottNelson Adolph Pott was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched in two games for the Cleveland Indians during the 1922 Cleveland Indians season.-External links:...
- July 19 - Joe KieferJoe KieferJoseph William Kiefer [Harlem Joe or Smoke] was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. Listed at 5' 11", 190 lb., Kiefer batted and threw right-handed...
- July 20 - Happy ForemanHappy ForemanAugust G. Foreman was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between and for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox...
- July 23 - Ed HolleyEd HolleyEdward Edgar Holley was a professional baseball pitcher. He played four seasons in Major League Baseball with the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1928 and 1932-34 in the National League....
- July 23 - Chuck RowlandChuck RowlandCharlie Leland Rowland was an American Major League Baseball catcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
- July 27 - Jim FaulknerJim FaulknerJames Leroy Faulkner was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1927-1930.-External links:...
- July 29 - Walter BeallWalter BeallWalter Esau Beall was an American major league baseball player who played for the New York Yankees on several championship teams in the 1920s....
August
- August 1 - Joe ShauteJoe ShauteJoseph Benjamin Shaute was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1922 to 1934, and during his 13-year career, he played primarily for the Cleveland Indians...
- August 2 - Tink Riviere
- August 4 - Oscar MelilloOscar MelilloOscar Donald "Ski" Melillo was an American second baseman and coach in Major League Baseball. Listed at 5' 8", 150 lb., he batted and threw right-handed.-Career:...
- August 5 - Sam GibsonSam GibsonSamuel Braxton Gibson was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played five seasons with the Detroit Tigers , New York Yankees and New York Giants ....
- August 5 - Slim McGrew
- August 7 - Guy SturdyGuy SturdyGuy Sturdy was a professional baseball player. He was a first baseman over parts of two seasons with the St. Louis Browns. For his career, he compiled a .288 batting average and one home run in 66 at-bats, with 13 runs batted in.After his playing careers, Sturdy managed in the minor leagues for...
- August 7 - Ted WingfieldTed WingfieldFrederick Davis Wingfield was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox . Listed at 5' 11", 168 lb., Wingfield batted and threw right-handed...
- August 11 - Frank BrazillFrank BrazillFrank Leo Brazill was a first baseman in Major League Baseball. He played from 1921-1922 for the Philadelphia Athletics.-External links:...
- August 12 - Bill BlackBill Black (baseball)John William Black was a professional baseball player. He was a second baseman for one season with the Chicago White Sox. For his career, he compiled a .200 batting average in 5 at-bats....
- August 14 - Skinny GrahamSkinny GrahamKyle "Skinny" Graham , was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Born in Oak Grove, Alabama, Graham was 6'2", 172 pound right-hander. He played four major league seasons as a pitcher for the Boston Braves and Detroit Tigers...
- August 18 - Bernie FribergBernie FribergGustaf Bernhard Friberg born in Manchester, New Hampshire was a Utility Player for the Chicago Cubs , Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox ....
- August 22 - Dud LeeDud LeeErnest Holford "Dud" Lee was a backup infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a shortstop from through for the St. Louis Browns and Boston Red Sox . Listed at 5' 9", 150 lb., Lee batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Denver, Colorado...
- August 25 - Pea Ridge DayPea Ridge DayHenry Clyde Day was a champion Arkansas hog-caller and right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who committed suicide after an operation to repair his throwing arm proved unsuccessful.-The "Hog-Calling Pitcher":...
September
- September 5 - Max BishopMax BishopMax Frederick Bishop was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox . Bishop batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- September 6 - Del BissonetteDel BissonetteAdelphia Louis Bissonette was an American first baseman, manager and coach in Major League Baseball.Born in Winthrop, Maine, Bissonette attended Westbrook Seminary, the University of New Hampshire and Georgetown University before signing a professional baseball contract with Valleyfield-Cap de la...
- September 7 - Clarence WintersClarence WintersClarence John Winters was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. He was born in Detroit, Michigan....
- September 8 - George GilhamGeorge GilhamGeorge Lewis Gilham was a catcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
- September 9 - Waite HoytWaite HoytWaite Charles Hoyt was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, one of the dominant pitchers of the 1920s, and the winningest pitcher for the New York Yankees during that decade...
- September 10 - Augie JohnsAugie JohnsAugustus Francis Johns was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Detroit Tigers.-External links:...
- September 15 - Harry McCurdyHarry McCurdyHarry Henry McCurdy born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin was a catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals , Chicago White Sox , Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds ....
- September 16 - Heinie Mueller
- September 17 - Sheriff BlakeSheriff BlakeJohn Frederick "Sheriff" Blake , is a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1920–1931 and 1937. He would play for the St. Louis Browns, St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago Cubs.-External links:...
- September 20- Nelson GreeneNelson GreeneNelson George Greene was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in fifteen games for the Brooklyn Robins during the 1924 & 1925 seasons. He attended college at Lehigh University and Villanova University.-External links:...
- September 20 - Karl Schnell
- September 21 - Del LundgrenDel LundgrenEbin Delmer Lundgren was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox . Listed at 5' 8", 160 lb, Lundgren batted and threw right-handed...
- September 25 - Hoge WorkmanHoge WorkmanHarry Hallworth "Hoge" Workman was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball and a player-coach in the National Football League. Listed at 5' 11", 170 lb., Workman batted and threw right-handed...
October
- October 11 - Eddie DyerEddie DyerEdwin Hawley Dyer was an American left-handed pitcher, manager and farm system official in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1922–44 and 1946–50...
- October 11 - Ernie SmithErnie Smith (baseball)Ernest Henry "Ernie" Smith , was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played in with the Chicago White Sox. He batted and threw right-handed. Smith had a .241 batting average in 24 games, 19 hits in 79 at-bats, in his one year career.He was born in Totowa, New Jersey and died in Brooklyn, New...
- October 12 - Bub KuhnBub KuhnBernard Daniel "Bub" Kuhn was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched one game for the Cleveland Indians on September 1 during the 1924 Cleveland Indians season, pitching one inning....
- October 15 - John ChapmanJohn Chapman (baseball)John Joseph Chapman was a professional baseball player. He was a shortstop for one season with the Philadelphia Athletics. For his career, he compiled a .282 batting average in 71 at-bats, with seven runs batted in....
- October 22 - Ike KahdotIke KahdotIsaac Leonard Kahdot was a third baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Cleveland Indians in 1922.-External links:...
- October 24 - Cuckoo ChristensenCuckoo ChristensenWalter Niels "Cuckoo" Christensen born in San Francisco, California was a baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds .Christensen led the National League in on-base percentage in 1926...
- October 26 - Judy JohnsonJudy JohnsonWilliam Julius "Judy" Johnson was an American third baseman in Negro league baseball.Johnson was born in Snow Hill, Maryland. Although his father wanted him to be a boxer, Johnson, who was 5 ft 11 in and only 150 lb , was far better suited for a career in baseball...
- October 26 - Otto VogelOtto VogelOtto Henry Vogel was a Major League Baseball player. Vogel played for the Chicago Cubs in the 1923 and 1924 seasons. in 111 career games, Vogel had 63 hits in 253 at-bats, with a .249 batting average....
- October 28 - Percy JonesPercy Jones (baseball player)Percy Lee Jones born in Harwood, Texas was a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs , Boston Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates ....
November
- November 5 - Jack WisnerJack WisnerJohn Henry Wisner , known as "Big" Jack Wisner, was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Giants.-External links:...
- November 6 - Joe MunsonJoe MunsonJoseph Martin Napoleon Munson was a reserve outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Chicago Cubs. Listed at 5' 9", 184 lb., Munson batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- November 9 - George AbramsGeorge AbramsGeorge Allen Abrams was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched in three games for the Cincinnati Reds during the 1923 Cincinnati Reds season.-External links:...
- November 11 - Bill VargusBill VargusWilliam Fay Vargus was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He pitched for the Boston Braves for 11 games during the 1925 Boston Braves season and four games during the 1926 Boston Braves season....
- November 18 - Dutch UlrichDutch UlrichFrank W. "Dutch" Ulrich was an American professional baseball player who played three season for the Philadelphia Phillies from through ....
- November 18 - Ren KellyRen KellyReynolds Joseph "Ren" Kelly was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball who played in one game for the Philadelphia Athletics on September 18, 1923...
- November 21 - Augie SwentorAugie SwentorAugust William Swentor was a pinch hitter in Major League Baseball. He played one game for the Chicago White Sox in 1922.-External links:...
- November 21 - Charlie Gibson
- November 27 - Lena StylesLena StylesWilliam Graves "Lena" Styles was an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball over parts of five seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics and Cincinnati Reds...
- November 30 - Reuben EwingReuben EwingReuben Ewing was a Jewish Russian-American baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals.Ewing was born in Odessa, Ukraine to Jewish-Russian parents and emigrated with them to the United States in 1904. As a child he showed brilliant athletic talent, a foreshadow of his later achievement of making...
December
- December 2 - Ray MorehartRay MorehartRaymond Anderson Morehart was an American major league baseball player.Born in Terrell, Texas, Morehart attended Austin College and played two seasons for the Chicago White Sox before being traded for infielder Aaron Ward in January 1927; Morehart was therefore a member of the 1927 New York...
- December 6 - Jocko ConlanJocko ConlanJohn Bertrand "Jocko" Conlan was an American Hall of Fame umpire who worked in the National League from 1941 to 1965. He previously had a brief career as an outfielder with the Chicago White Sox....
- December 7 - Ed Morris
- December 10 - Verdo ElmoreVerdo ElmoreVerdo Wilson "Ellie" Elmore was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Browns in 1924.-External links:...
- December 10 - Jake HehlJake HehlHerman Charles Hehl was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in one game for the Brooklyn Robins during the 1918 baseball season, working one scoreless inning on June 20, 1918.-External links:...
- December 12 - Allie WattAllie WattAlbert Bailey "Allie" Watt was a Major League Baseball player who played in with the Washington Senators. Watt was the brother of former Major Leaguer, Frank Watt....
- December 13 - Buckshot MayBuckshot MayWilliam Herbert "Buckshot" May was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in one game for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1924. The 24-year-old right-hander stood 6'2" and weighed 169 lbs....
- December 14 - Bob LawrenceBob LawrenceRobert Andrew "Bob" Lawrence was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in one game for the Chicago White Sox on July 19, . He pitched in inning, allowing one hit, one earned run, and one walk.-External links:...
- December 18 - Sam BarnesSam BarnesSamuel Thomas Barnes was a Major League Baseball player. Barnes played for the Detroit Tigers in the 1921 season.Barnes was born in Suggsville, Alabama and died in Montgomery, Alabama....
- December 19 - Sam DodgeSam DodgeSamuel Edward Dodge was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1921 and 1922 for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 6' 1", 170 lb, Dodge batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Neath, Pennsylvania, United States...
- December 20 - George PipgrasGeorge PipgrasGeorge William Pipgras was an American right-handed starting pitcher and umpire in Major League Baseball. Known as "The Danish Viking," he spent most of his playing career with the New York Yankees, breaking in as a rookie in 1923...
- December 23 - Waddy MacPheeWaddy MacpheeWalter Scott "Waddy" MacPhee is a former professional baseball player and American football player. He played in two games in Major League Baseball as a fifth baseman for the New York Giants in , and played one season as a retarded running horse for the Providence Steam Rollers in 1926...
- December 23 - Tommy Thomas
- December 25 - Tom GulleyTom GulleyThomas Jefferson Gulley was a professional baseball right fielder. He is 5'11 and weighs 178lbs. He went to Mississippi College. He played for the Cleveland Indians from 1923-1924 and played one year for the Chicago White Sox . He was born in Garner, North Carolina and died in an accidental...
- December 26 - Logan DrakeLogan DrakeLogan Gaffney Drake [L.G.] was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Cleveland Indians. Listed at 5' 10.5", 165 lb., Drake batted and threw right-handed...
- December 26 - Art Gardiner
Deaths
- January 6 - John Smith, 40, first baseman for the Troy Trojans and Worcester Ruby Legs of the National League in the 1882 season.
- January 13 - Fred CarlFred Carl (baseball)Frederick "Fred" E. Carl was an American professional baseball player who played in 25 games for the Louisville Colonels during the season.He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and died there at the age of 40....
, 40, outfielder.
- January 17 - Billy ArnoldBilly Arnold (baseball)Willis S. Arnold was an American professional baseball player who played as a outfielder in two games of the 1872 season for the Middletown Mansfields in the National Association....
, 47, outfielder.
- March 6 - Edward SantryEdward SantryEdward Santry , is a professional baseball player who played shortstop in the Major Leagues for the 1884 Detroit Wolverines.-External links:...
, 38, shortstop.
- March 9 - Bill McGunnigleBill McGunnigleWilliam Henry McGunnigle was an American baseball manager for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, Pittsburgh Pirates and Louisville Colonels...
, 44, manager who led Brooklyn to the American Association title in 1889, and the National League pennant the following year after the team switched leagues; as collegiate catcher, was possibly the first at that position to wear a glove.
- March 16 - Egyptian Healy, 32, pitcher.
- April 9 - Mike MoynahanMike MoynahanMichael Moynahan , was a Major League Baseball infielder. He played all or part of four seasons in the majors, between and , for the Buffalo Bisons, Detroit Wolverines, Cleveland Blues, and Philadelphia Athletics.-External links:...
, 43, shortstop.
- April 24 - 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:...
, 30, pitcher.
- July 14 - Frank KreegerFrank KreegerFrank Kreeger was a 19th-century professional baseball player. He played for the Kansas City Cowboys of the Union Association in 1884.-External links:...
, [?], outfielder and pitcher.
- July 24 - Jim KorwanJim KorwanJames Korwan was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher. He played in one game for the Brooklyn Grooms during the 1894 season and in five games for the Chicago Colts during the 1897 season.-External links:*...
, 25, pitcher.
- August 10 - Henry BukerHenry BukerHenry L. Buker was an American professional baseball shortstop and right fielder with the 1884 Detroit Wolverines. He was born in Portland, Maine and died in Chicago, Illinois. He is buried in Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago.-External links:...
, 40, shortstop.
- September 17 - John HaldemanJohn HaldemanJohn Avery Haldeman was a journalist who played one game for Major League Baseball's Louisville Grays in the 1877 season.-Early life:...
, 43, journalist and business manager for the Louisville Courier-JournalThe Courier-JournalThe Courier-Journal, locally called "The C-J", is the main newspaper for the city of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. According to the 1999 Editor & Publisher International Yearbook, the paper is the 48th largest daily paper in the United States and the single largest in Kentucky.- Origins :The...
, who played second base in one game for the 1877 Louisville Grays1877 Louisville Grays seasonThe Louisville Grays were the victim of Major League Baseball's first gambling scandal. Pitcher Jim Devlin, outfielder George Hall, utility player Al Nichols and shortstop Bill Craver were accused of throwing games at the end of the season. All four were banned from baseball for life...
.
- November 2 - Tim McGinleyTim McGinleyTimothy S. McGinley , was a Major League Baseball player who played catcher from -. He would play for the Philadelphia Centennials, New Haven Elm Citys, and Boston Red Caps....
, 45, catcher.
- December 1 - Ed GastfieldEd GastfieldEdward Gastfield , is a professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1884-1885. He played for the Chicago White Stockings and Detroit Wolverines....
, 34, catcher.
- December 14 - Harry DoomsHarry Dooms-Sources:...
, 32, outfielder.
- December 16 - Fred Waterman, 54, third baseman, member of the 1869 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,...
team that went undefeated.
- December 18 - Fred TruaxFred TruaxFrederick W. Truax was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Pittsburg Alleghenys of the National League during the 1890 season.-Sources:...
, 31, outfielder.