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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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| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| 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.... |
102 | 47 | .685 | -- |
| 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... |
96 | 53 | .644 | 6 |
| 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.... |
92 | 60 | .605 | 11.5 |
| 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... |
85 | 65 | .567 | 17.5 |
| 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 :... |
81 | 68 | .544 | 21 |
| 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... |
78 | 71 | .523 | 24 |
| 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.... |
77 | 73 | .513 | 25.5 |
| 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... |
72 | 76 | .486 | 29.5 |
| 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... |
70 | 81 | .464 | 33 |
| 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... |
54 | 91 | .372 | 46 |
| 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.... |
51 | 101 | .336 | 52.5 |
| 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... |
39 | 111 | .260 | 63.5 |
Events
- April 21 - Philadelphia Phillies1898 Philadelphia Phillies season- Regular season :300px|thumb|The 1898 Philadelphia Phillies- 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 :...
pitcher Bill DugglebyBill DugglebyWilliam James Duggleby , nicknamed "Frosty Bill," was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. He played from 1898 to 1907. He also played two games for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1902 and nine games for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1907...
hits a 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...
in his first major league at-bat. No one else will accomplish that feat until Jeremy HermidaJeremy HermidaJeremy Ryan Hermida is an outfielder in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed.-Early career:...
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- April 22 - This day in baseball would see two no-hitters. First, Ted BreitensteinTed BreitensteinTheodore P. "Ted" Breitenstein was an American Major League Baseball player from St. Louis, Missouri who pitched from to for the St. Louis Browns/Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds...
would throw the second no-hitter of his career, as the Cincinnati Reds1898 Cincinnati Reds seasonThe Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The team finished in third place in the National League with a record of 92-60, 11.5 games behind the Boston Beaneaters.- Regular season :...
would defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates1898 Pittsburgh Pirates 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...
, 11–0. Meanwhile, Jay HughesJay HughesJames Jay Hughes was an American Major League Baseball pitcher, who played four seasons from to .Hughes was born in Sacramento, California...
would toss a no-hitter for the Baltimore Orioles1898 Baltimore Orioles seasonThe Baltimore Orioles season was a season in American baseball. Although there was no Temple Cup after the season, the Orioles still finished second in the National League for the second straight year with a record of 96-53, 6 games behind the Boston Beaneaters.- Roster :- Starters by position...
in a 5–0 win over the Boston Beaneaters1898 Boston Beaneaters seasonThe Boston Beaneaters won their second straight National League pennant and their eighth overall. It was also their fifth, and last, of the decade. This team has been cited The Boston Beaneaters won their second straight National League pennant and their eighth overall. It was also their fifth,...
. This is the first time in Major League history that two no-hitters would be thrown on the same day. It would not happen again until Dave Stewart and Fernando ValenzuelaFernando ValenzuelaFernando Valenzuela Anguamea is a Mexican former left-handed pitcher, most notably with the Los Angeles Dodgers.In 1981, the 20-year-old Valenzuela took Los Angeles by storm, winning his first 8 decisions and leading the Dodgers to the World Championship...
turned the trick on June 29, .
- July 5 - Lizzie ArlingtonLizzie ArlingtonElizabeth Stroud was a woman who played Minor league baseball and Women's baseball. She played professionally under the name Lizzie Arlington....
becomes the first woman to play in organized baseball as she pitches for the Reading Coal Heavers of the Atlantic League. She hurled the final inning of that game and gave up two hits and a walk but did not allow a run. Some claim she also pitched in exhibition games after being hired by Ed BarrowEd BarrowEdward Grant Barrow was an American manager and executive in Major League Baseball, primarily with the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox...
, the league's president.
- July 8 - Red DonahueRed DonahueFrancis Rostell "Red" Donahue was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from Waterbury, Connecticut, who played for 13 seasons both in the National League and the American League from through .-Career:...
tosses 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"...
in a 5–0 Philadelphia Phillies1898 Philadelphia Phillies season- Regular season :300px|thumb|The 1898 Philadelphia Phillies- 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 :...
victory over the Baltimore Orioles1898 Baltimore Orioles seasonThe Baltimore Orioles season was a season in American baseball. Although there was no Temple Cup after the season, the Orioles still finished second in the National League for the second straight year with a record of 96-53, 6 games behind the Boston Beaneaters.- Roster :- Starters by position...
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- August 21 - In the second 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...
, Walter ThorntonWalter ThorntonWalter Miller Thornton was an American Major League Baseball player who played from through for the Chicago Colts/Orphans....
of the Chicago Orphans1898 Chicago Orphans seasonThe Chicago Orphans season was a season in American baseball. The Orphans, formerly known as the Colts, finished in fourth place in the National League with a record of 85-65, 17.5 games behind the Boston Beaneaters....
pitches a 2–0 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 Brooklyn Bridegrooms1898 Brooklyn Bridegrooms seasonThe 1898 Brooklyn Bridegrooms suffered a huge loss on January 4 when team founder Charles Byrne died. Charles Ebbets became the new president of the team and moved them into the new Washington Park...
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- December 1 - New York Giants1898 New York Giants 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...
president Andrew Freedman renews his team lease on the Polo GroundsPolo GroundsThe Polo Grounds was the name given to four different stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City, used by many professional teams in both baseball and American football from 1880 until 1963...
for the next 10 years.
January
- January 5 - Riggs StephensonRiggs StephensonJackson Riggs Stephenson was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed Old Hoss, Stephenson played for the Cleveland Indians from to and the rest of his career from to with the Chicago Cubs...
- January 10 - Fats JenkinsFats JenkinsClarence Reginald "Fats" Jenkins was an African American professional baseball and basketball player from about 1920 to 1940 when both professional sports were racially segregated...
- January 10 - Ed Stauffer
- January 11 - Gene LansingGene LansingEugene Hewitt "Jigger" Lansing is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played one season with the Boston Braves in 1922.-External links:...
- January 12 - George Knothe
- January 12 - Rip WadeRip WadeRichard Frank "Rip" Wade was a baseball player for the Washington Senators in 1923 when he was 25 years of age. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was 5' 11 in height and weighed 174 lb. He made his major league debut on April 19, 1923. His final game was on October 4, 1923...
- January 14 - Dick WheelerDick WheelerRichard "Dick" Wheeler was a right-handed Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1918. He was born Richard Wheeler Maynard....
- January 18 - John WoodsJohn Woods (baseball player)John Fulton "Abe" Woods was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. Listed at 6' 0", ., Woods batted and threw right-handed...
- January 21 - John MohardtJohn MohardtJohn Henry Mohardt is a former professional football and baseball player who was a teammate of three of the most notable athletes in American sports history....
- January 23 - Speed WalkerSpeed WalkerJoseph Richard "Speed" Walker was a Major League Baseball player. Walker played for St. Louis Cardinals in the 1923 season. He played just two games in his career, having two hits in seven at-bats, with one run scored, playing first base.Walker was born in Munhall, Pennsylvania and died in West...
- January 24 - Cliff HeathcoteCliff HeathcoteClifton Earl Heathcote was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, , Chicago Cubs , Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies . Heathcote batted and threw left-handed...
- January 28 - Bill SnyderBill Snyder (baseball)William Nicholas '"Bill'" Snyder was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from Mansfield, Ohio who appeared in 18 games between 1919 and 1920 for the Washington Senators....
- January 28 - Jim BishopJim Bishop (baseball)James Morton "Jim" Bishop was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Bishop played for the Philadelphia Phillies in and . In 22 career games, he had a 0-4 record with a 6.39 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed....
- January 29 - Dick BurrusDick BurrusMaurice Lennon "Dick" Burrus was a professional baseball player.-Early years:...
- January 31 - Webb SchultzWebb SchultzWilbert Carl "Webb" Schultz was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Schultz played for the Chicago White Sox in . In 1 career game, he had a 0-0 record, going one inning, and giving up one run and one hit. He batted and threw left-handed.Schultz was born in Wautoma, Wisconsin and died in Delavan,...
February
- February 1 - Bud MessengerBud MessengerAndrew Warren "Bud" Messenger was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Messenger played for the Cleveland Indians in . In 5 career games, he had a 2-0 record, with a 4.32 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed....
- February 4 - Johnny MannJohnny MannJohnny Mann is an American arranger, composer, conductor, entertainer, and recording artist.-Career:...
- February 4 - John PerrinJohn PerrinJohn Stephenson Perrin ] was an utility player in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. Listed at 5' 9" 160 lb., Perrin batted left-handed and threw right-handed. A native of Escanaba, Michigan, he attended University of Michigan...
- February 9 - Chink TaylorChink TaylorC L "Chink" Taylor was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs in 1925.-External links:...
- February 15 - Bobby LaMotteBobby LaMotteRobert Eugene LaMotte was a Major League Baseball infielder. He played all or part of five seasons in the majors, between and , for the Washington Senators and St. Louis Browns...
- February 19 - Uke ClantonUke ClantonEucal "Uke" Clanton was a Major League Baseball first baseman who played for one season. He played for the Cleveland Indians for one game on September 21, 1922.Clanton died in an automobile accident in Antlers, Oklahoma....
- February 26 - Frank CallawayFrank Callaway (baseball)Frank Burnett Callaway was an American professional baseball infielder. Callaway was born in Knoxville in 1898. He attended the University of Tennessee prior to playing professionally with the Philadelphia Athletics of Major League Baseball during the and seasons...
- February 26 - Lee Thompson
- February 28 - Jake MillerJake Miller (pitcher)Walter "Jake" Miller , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox.-External links:...
March
- March 2 - Rip WheelerRip WheelerFloyd Clark "Rip" Wheeler was an American major league baseball pitcher from 1921-1924 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs.-External links:...
- March 5 - Bill GrevellBill GrevellWilliam Joseph Grevell was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
- March 6 - Roy HansenRoy HansenRoy Inglof Hansen was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Washington Senators in 1918.-External links:...
- March 8 - Phil BedgoodPhil BedgoodPhillip Burlette Bedgood pitched two years of major league baseball for the Cleveland Indians, in 1922 and 1923. Bedgood pitched 27 innings in his career. Bedgood died at the early age of 29 when his appendix burst while being treated for a strained muscle in his side.-External links:...
- March 10 - Frank LoftusFrank LoftusFrancis Patrick Loftus was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Washington Senators in 1926.-External links:...
- March 15 - Hal KimeHal KimeHarold Lee Kime was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
- March 15 - Rosy RyanRosy RyanWilfred Patrick Dolan Ryan was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1919–1933, appearing in three consecutive World Series for the New York Giants from 1922-1924. He managed in the minor leagues from 1941–1942 and 1944–1945 and was later a minor league general manager...
- March 22 - Luke UrbanLuke UrbanLouis John "Luke" Urban was an American multi-sport athlete and coach. He played four seasons of professional American football in the National Football League and two years of Major League Baseball with the Boston Braves...
- March 28 - Chief Yellow HorseChief Yellow HorseMoses J. "Chief" Yellow Horse , was an American baseball player who pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, from until...
April
- April 10 - Tom JenkinsTom Jenkins (baseball)Thomas Griffith Jenkins [Tut] was a reserve outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox , Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Browns . Jenkins batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- April 14 - Jess DoyleJess DoyleJesse Herbert Doyle was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched in four major league seasons, through for the Detroit Tigers, and for the St. Louis Browns.-Sources:...
- April 20 - Johnny Wertz
- April 22 - Tom Long
- April 23 - Charlie DormanCharlie DormanCharles William Dorman was a catcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1923.-External links:...
- April 24 - Andy CooperAndy CooperAndrew Lewis Cooper , nicknamed "Lefty," was an American left-handed pitcher, who hit right-handed, in baseball's Negro Leagues. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006....
- April 25 - Red ThomasRed ThomasRobert William "Red" Thomas was a center fielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs.-External links:...
- April 29 - Dutch LevsenDutch LevsenEmil Henry "Dutch" Levsen was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for six seasons. He spent his entire career with the Cleveland Indians, pitching for them from 1923 to 1928...
- April 29 - Tom GlassTom GlassThomas Joseph Glass was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
May
- May 2 - Lucas TurkLucas TurkLucas Newton Turk was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Washington Senators in 1922.-External links:...
- May 6 - Dewey MetivierDewey MetivierGeorge Dewey Metivier was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for three seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians from 1922 to 1924, playing in 54 career games.-External links:...
- May 6 - Al WingoAl WingoAbsalom Holbrook Wingo , nicknamed "Red" , was an outfielder for the Philadelphia Athletics and Detroit Tigers ....
- May 9 - George DurningGeorge DurningGeorge Dewey Durning was a professional baseball player who played for Major League Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies during the 1925 season. He was officially listed as standing and...
- May 12 - Earl McNeelyEarl McNeelyGeorge Earl McNeely was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. McNeely is likely most noted for driving in Muddy Ruel as the winning run in the 1924 World Series.-Teams:...
- May 18 - Harvey MacDonald
- May 24 - Dennis BurnsDennis BurnsDennis Burns was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of two seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics...
- May 26 - Milt SteengrafeMilt SteengrafeMilton Henry Steengrafe , was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played from and with the Chicago White Sox. He batted and threw right-handed. Steengrafe had a 1-1 record with a 5.11 ERA, in 16 career games, in his two year career.He was born in San Francisco, California and died in Oklahoma...
- May 28 - Claude DavenportClaude DavenportClaude Edwin Davenport was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played from with the New York Giants. He batted and threw right-handed.He was born in Runge, Texas and died in Corpus Christi, Texas....
June
- June 1 - Duke SedgwickDuke SedgwickHenry Kenneth "Duke" Sedgwick was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Senators in the 1920s.-External links:...
- June 14 - Bill DoranBill Doran (third baseman)William James Doran was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the Cleveland Indians. An alumnus of Saint Mary's College of California, he played three games for the Indians during the 1922 Cleveland Indians season....
- Jun3 20 - Duke Shirey
- June 21 - Spencer AdamsSpencer AdamsSpencer Dewey Adams was a Major League Baseball player. He played with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1923, the Washington Senators in 1925, the New York Yankees in 1926 and the St. Louis Browns in 1927....
- June 29 - Jimmie Long
July
- July 4 - Bobby MurrayBobby MurrayRobert Hayes Murray was a former professional baseball player. He was a third baseman for one season with the Washington Senators. For his career, he compiled a .189 batting average in 37 at-bats, with two runs batted in.An alumnus of Norwich University, he was born in St...
- July 10 - Dick LundyDick Lundy (baseball player)Richard Benjamin Lundy was an African American shortstop in the Negro Leagues for numerous teams. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida....
- July 11 - Joe BatchelderJoe BatchelderJoseph Edward Batchelder [Win] was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Boston Braves. Listed at 5' 7", 165 lb., Batchelder batted right-handed and threw left-handed...
- July 14 - Happy ChandlerHappy ChandlerAlbert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler, Sr. was a politician from the US state of Kentucky. He represented the state in the U.S. Senate and served as its 44th and 49th governor. Aside from his political positions, he also served as the second Commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1945 to 1951 and...
- July 22 - Joe BratcherJoe BratcherJoseph Warwick Bratcher was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1924.-External links:...
- July 27 - Benny BengoughBenny BengoughBernard Oliver "Benny" Bengough was a major league baseball catcher who played for ten seasons for the New York Yankees and St. Louis Browns. He was born in Niagara Falls, New York...
- July 27 - Zack TaylorZack Taylor (baseball)James Wren "Zack" Taylor was an American Major League Baseball catcher with the Brooklyn Robins, Boston Braves, New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, and again with the Brooklyn Dodgers....
- July 28 - Paul McCullough
August
- August 2 - Emmett Bowles
- August 8 - John SlappeyJohn SlappeyJohn Henry Slappey was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the Philadelphia Athletics.-External links:...
- August 14 - Bill ClowersBill ClowersWilliam Perry Clowers was a relief pitcher who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1926 season. Listed at 5' 11", 175 lb., Clowers batted and threw left-handed...
- August 17 - Bill PerticaBill PerticaWilliam Andrew Pertica was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals . Listed at 5' 9", 165 lb., Pertica batted and threw right-handed...
- August 18 - Hal Goldsmith
- August 18 - Bill KnowltonBill KnowltonWilliam Young Knowlton was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
- August 24 - John MonroeJohn MonroeJohn Monroe PC, QC , was an Irish lawyer.-Background and education:Monroe was born at Moira, County Down, and educated at Queens College Galway, where he was auditor of the college's Literary and Debating Society for two years, from 1860 to 1862, and at the King's Inns, where he was auditor of the...
- August 27 - Clarence FisherClarence FisherClarence Henry Fisher was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Washington Senators.-External links:...
- August 27 - Frank WayenbergFrank WayenbergFrank Wayenberg was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched in two games for the Cleveland Indians during the 1924 Cleveland Indians season.-External links:...
- August 28 - Charlie GrimmCharlie GrimmCharles John Grimm , nicknamed "Jolly Cholly", was a first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Chicago Cubs; he was also a sometime radio broadcaster, and a popular goodwill ambassador for baseball...
- August 29 - Hap CollardHap CollardEarl Clinton "Hap" Collard was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for three seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians from 1927 to 1928 and the Philadelphia Phillies in 1930.-External links:...
- August 30 - Kiki CuylerKiki CuylerHazen Shirley "Kiki" Cuyler was a Major League Baseball right fielder from 1921 until 1938. He was born in Harrisville, Michigan.Cuyler broke into the big leagues in 1921 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and became a fixture in the lineup in 1924...
- August 31 - Sarge ConnallySarge ConnallyGeorge Walter "Sarge" Connally was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians.-External links:...
September
- September 1 - Ed Goebel
- September 9 - Frankie FrischFrankie FrischFrancis “Frankie” Frisch , nicknamed the "Fordham Flash" or "The Old Flash", was a German American Major League Baseball player of the early twentieth century....
- September 13 - Curt FullertonCurt FullertonCurtis Hooper Fullerton was an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. Fullerton played his entire career for the Red Sox . Listed at 6' 0", 162 lb., Fullerton batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- September 16 - Al LefevreAl LefevreAlfred Modesto Lefevre was an infielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Giants.-External links:...
- September 18 - George UhleGeorge UhleGeorge Ernest Uhle was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he began his playing career with his hometown Cleveland Indians...
- September 20 - Chuck DressenChuck DressenCharles Walter Dressen , known as both "Chuck" and "Charlie," was an American third baseman, manager and coach in professional baseball during a career that lasted almost fifty years, and was best known as the manager of the powerful Brooklyn Dodgers of 1951–1953...
- September 23 - Hod Lisenbee
- September 23 - George MurrayGeorge Murray (baseball)George King "Smiler" Murray was a baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Washington Senators, and Chicago White Sox.-Biography:...
- September 27 - Bill ClarksonBill ClarksonWilliam Henry Clarkson was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Giants and Boston Braves.-External links:...
- September 29 - Joe Matthews
October
- October 4 - Frank McCueFrank McCueFrank Aloysius McCue was an American professional baseball player. He played two games in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1922 as a third baseman.-References:...
- October 7 - Joe GiardJoe GiardJoseph Oscar Giard was an American major league baseball player.Born in Ware, Massachusetts, Giard played two seasons for the St. Louis Browns before being traded for pitcher Sad Sam Jones in February 1927; Giard was therefore a member of the 1927 New York Yankees, a team often considered the...
- October 9 - Joe SewellJoe SewellJoseph Wheeler Sewell was a Major League Baseball infielder for the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees...
- October 17 - Clint BlumeClint BlumeClinton Willis Blume was a Major League Baseball player for the New York Giants, playing in 1922-1923....
- October 26 - Roy MooreRoy Moore (baseball)Roy Daniel Moore was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.-External links:...
- October 30 - Jesse FowlerJesse FowlerJesse Peter Fowler was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1924. The 25-year-old rookie left-hander was a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina....
- October 30 - Bill TerryBill TerryWilliam Harold Terry was a Major League Baseball first baseman and manager. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, Terry was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1954. In 1999, he ranked number 59 on The Sporting News list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players, and was a nominee...
November
- November 3 - Homer SummaHomer SummaHomer Wayne Summa was a right fielder in major league baseball from 1920 to 1930. He began his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but played most of his career for the Cleveland Indians before finishing as a reserve with the Philadelphia Athletics. His career batting average was .302...
- November 7 - Mike PasquellaMike PasquellaMichael John "Mike" Pasquella , nicknamed "Toney", was a professional baseball player for one season. In 1919, he played for the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball National League...
- November 11 - Pie TraynorPie TraynorHarold Joseph "Pie" Traynor was an American professional baseball player, manager, scout and radio broadcaster. He played his entire Major League Baseball career as a third baseman with the Pittsburgh Pirates . He batted and threw right-handed...
- November 14 - Claude WilloughbyClaude WilloughbyClaude William Willoughby , was a professional baseball player who was a pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates....
- November 15 - Broadway JonesBroadway JonesJesse Frank "Broadway" Jones was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1923.-External links:...
- November 19 - Harry CourtneyHarry CourtneyHenry Seymour Courtney , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from - for the Washington Senators and Chicago White Sox....
- November 20 - Tim McNamaraTim McNamaraTimothy Augustine McNamara , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues in -. He played for the Boston Braves and New York Giants.-External links:...
- November 21 - Walter ZinkWalter ZinkWalter Noble Zink was a professional baseball player for the New York Giants in 1921. He also attended Amherst College. He batted and threw right-handed. He was 6'0" 165 pounds. He died on June 12, 1964 in Quincy, Massachusetts.-External links:*...
- November 26 - John KerrJohn Kerr (baseball)John Francis Kerr was a professional baseball player. He played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball between 1923 and 1934 with the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, and the Washington Senators in the American League, primarily as a second baseman.- Early career :Kerr made his...
- November 29 - Red SheaRed SheaPatrick Henry "Red" Shea was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the Philadelphia Athletics, and and with the New York Giants.-External links:...
- November 30 - Lou BauerLou BauerLouis Walter Bauer was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Bauer played for Philadelphia Athletics in the 1918 season.He played just one game in his career, giving up two runs, one of them earned, and two walks....
- November 30 - Lou BauerLou BauerLouis Walter Bauer was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Bauer played for Philadelphia Athletics in the 1918 season.He played just one game in his career, giving up two runs, one of them earned, and two walks....
- November 30 - Firpo MarberryFirpo MarberryFrederick "Firpo" Marberry was an American right-handed starting and relief pitcher in Major League Baseball from to , most notably with the Washington Senators...
December
- December 1 - Charlie HighCharlie HighCharles Edwin High was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the and seasons.-References:...
- December 2 - Hal LeathersHal LeathersHal Leathers was a Major league baseball shortstop/second baseman who played seven games for the 1920 Chicago Cubs. He was born in Selma, California, and died in Modesto, California.References=...
- December 4 - Doc BassDoc BassWilliam Capers "Doc" Bass was a professional baseball player. He appeared in two games in Major League Baseball for the Boston Braves in 1918, once as a pinch hitter and once as a pinch runner....
- December 14 - Maurice ArchdeaconMaurice ArchdeaconMaurice John Archdeacon was a Major League Baseball center fielder who played for the Chicago White Sox from 1923 to 1925. He stood 5'8" and weighed 153 lb.Archdeacon had two nicknames, "Flash" and "Comet"...
- December 16 - Dee CousineauDee CousineauEdward Thomas "Dee" Cousineau was a professional baseball player. He played in five games in Major League Baseball for the Boston Braves over three seasons: one in 1923, three in 1924, and one in 1925, all as a catcher...
- December 16 - Frank ShellenbackFrank ShellenbackFrank Victor Shellenback was an American pitcher, pitching coach, and scout in Major League Baseball. As a pitcher, he was famous as an expert spitballer when the pitch was still legal in organized baseball; however, because Shellenback, then 21, was on a minor league roster when the spitball was...
- December 17 - Red Lutz
- December 17 - Oscar TueroOscar TueroOscar Tuero was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of three seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals...
- December 19 - Lou KoupalLou KoupalLouis Laddie Koupal born in Tabor, South Dakota was a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Brooklyn Robins , Philadelphia Phillies and St...
- December 23 - Hinkey HainesHinkey HainesHenry Luther "Hinkey" Haines was a professional athlete who played American football in the National Football League and baseball in the Major League Baseball association...
- December 25 - Earl KunzEarl KunzEarl Dewey Kunz was a professional baseball pitcher who spent one season in Major League Baseball. In total, Kunz spent 13 season in professional baseball, the majority of those in the Pacific Coast League.-Early life:Kunz was born in Sacramento, California on December 25, 1898...
- December 25 - Gene RobertsonGene RobertsonEugene Edward Robertson , was a professional baseball player who played infielder in the Major Leagues from -. He played for the St. Louis Browns, New York Yankees, and Boston Braves.-External links:...
- December 28 - Bill KellyBill Kelly (first baseman)William Henry Kelly was an American first baseman and scout in Major League Baseball, and a star power-hitter, umpire and manager in minor league baseball...
Deaths
- January 28 - Ned Connor, 48, utility player for the 1871 New York Haymakers.
- February 25 - Tom PowerTom PowerThomas E. Power was a first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Baltimore Orioles of the American Association in 38 games in 1890. The next year, he was a player-manager for the Rochester Hop Bitters of the Eastern League....
(?), first baseman.
- March 29 - Tony HellmanTony HellmanAnthony Joseph Hellman , was a Major League Baseball player who played catcher. He played for the Baltimore Orioles of the American Association in one game on October 10, 1886. He was hitless in three at-bats in that game. He played in the minor leagues through 1889.-External links:...
, 36, catcher.
- April 13 - Charlie McCulloughCharlie McCulloughCharles F. McCullough was a Major League Baseball pitcher for one season. In 1890 he played for the Brooklyn Gladiators and the Syracuse Stars, both of the American Association...
, 32, pitcher.
- April 14 - Jiggs ParrottJiggs ParrottWalter Edward "Jiggs" Parrott was a professional baseball player whose career spanned eight seasons, four of which were spent with the Major League Baseball Chicago Colts...
, 26, infielder.
- April 17 - Bobby MathewsBobby MathewsRobert T. Mathews was an American right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for twenty years beginning in the late 1860s. He is credited as being one of the inventors of the spitball pitch, which was rediscovered or reintroduced to the major leagues after he died. He is also credited with the...
, 46, pitcher who won 297 games, 131 of them in the National Association, in a career that ran from 1871 to 1887, including the first professional league game victory in 1871, and consecutive 30-win seasons for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1883 to 1885.
- June 4 - Harry SmithHarry Smith (infielder)Harry W. Smith , is a former professional baseball player who was a infielder in the Major Leagues from 1877 to 1889. He would play for the Chicago White Stockings, Cincinnati Reds, and Louisville Colonels.-External links:...
, 42, infielder.
- June 23 - William RexterWilliam RexterWilliam H. Rexter was an American professional baseball player who played outfield for the 1875 Brooklyn Atlantics.-External links:* at SABR.org...
, 48, outfielder.
- June 28 - Henry MeyersHenry MeyersNot to be confused with Henry Myers.Henry L. Meyers was a Major League Baseball third baseman. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association in , their last year of existence.-External links:...
, 38, third baseman.
- August 2 - Val RobinsonVal RobinsonAlfred Valentine Robinson was a Major League Baseball player. Robinson played for the Washington Olympics in .He was born in and died in Washington, D.C..-External links:...
, 50, outfielder.
- September 21 - Bill TierneyBill Tierney (baseball)William J. Tierney was a Major League Baseball player. He played for the 1882 Cincinnati Red Stockings of the American Association and the 1884 Baltimore Monumentals of the Union Association.-External links:...
, 40, first baseman and outfielder.
- October 5 - John RichmondJohn Richmond (shortstop)John H. Richmond was an American Major League Baseball player for eight seasons. He played mainly as a shortstop and center fielder for seven different teams from 1875 to 1885....
, 43, shortstop and center fielder for seven teams during his eight seasons from 1875 to 1885.
- October 20 - Curry FoleyCurry FoleyCharles Joseph "Curry" Foley was a left-handed pitcher, outfielder and first baseman who played in the National League for the Boston Red Caps and Buffalo Bisons . He was born in Milltown, Ireland....
, 42, Irish outfielder/first baseman/pitcher who played from 1879 through 1883 for the Boston Red Caps and Buffalo Bisons National League teams, and the first major league player ever to hit for the cycleHitting for the cycleIn baseball, hitting for the cycle is the accomplishment of one batter hitting a single, a double, a triple, and a home run in the same game. Collecting the hits in that order is known as a "natural cycle". Cycles are uncommon in Major League Baseball , occurring 293 times since the first by Curry...
(May 25, 1882).
- November 21 - Bill HagueBill HagueWilliam L. Hague , born as William L. Haug, was an American Major League Baseball player who played as a third baseman from 1875 to 1879, for three teams: the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the National Association, the Louisville Grays and the Providence Grays, both of the National League.-External...
, 46, third baseman from 1875 to 1879.
- November 23 - Mother WatsonMother WatsonWalter L. "Mother" Watson was an American professional baseball player in the mid-1880s. Born in Middleport, Ohio in 1865, he started two games at pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of the American Association. He completed one of his starts, and in 14 innings pitched, he had a 5.79 ERA, and was 0–1...
, 33, pitcher.
- December 27 - John SneedJohn SneedJohn Law Sneed was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of three seasons in the major leagues....
, 37, outfielder.
- December 30 - Bill StearnsBill StearnsWilliam E. Stearns , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He played for the Washington Olympics, Washington Nationals, Washington Blue Legs, and Hartford Dark Blues. Stearns died in his hometown of Washington, D.C...
, 45, pitcher for several National Association teams from 1871 to 1875.
- December 31 - Martin DukeMartin DukeMartin F. Duke was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the 1891 Washington Statesmen.Duke was born as Martin Duck in 1867 .-External links:...
, 31, pitcher.