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Major League Baseball
- American LeagueAmerican LeagueThe American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
: Philadelphia AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum.... - 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...
: 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...
1902 World Series: Not played due to AL-NL war over player contracts.
American League
- Home RunsHome 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...
: Socks SeyboldSocks SeyboldRalph Orlando "Socks" Seybold was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played over parts of nine seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Athletics. Known as a power hitter, Seybold set the American League record for home runs in 1902, which would not be broken until 1919...
, Philadelphia AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
: 16 - Batting averageBatting averageBatting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
: Nap LajoieNap LajoieNapoléon "Nap" Lajoie , also known as Larry Lajoie, was an American Major League Baseball second baseman. He was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island...
, Philadelphia AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
: .378 - WinsWin (baseball)In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only...
: 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...
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National League
- Home RunsHome 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...
: Tommy LeachTommy LeachThomas Andrew Leach was a baseball player during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Leach participated in the first modern World Series in 1903 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, hitting four triples to set a record that still stands...
, 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...
: 6 - Batting averageBatting averageBatting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
: Ginger BeaumontGinger BeaumontClarence Howeth "Ginger" Beaumont was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Braves . He was born in Rochester, Wisconsin, and attended Beloit College...
, 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...
: .357 - WinsWin (baseball)In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only...
: Jack ChesbroJack ChesbroJohn Dwight Chesbro was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates , New York Highlanders , and Boston Red Sox . His 41 wins during the 1904 season remains an MLB record for the modern era...
, 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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January-March
- March 12 - Mike DonlinMike DonlinMichael Joseph Donlin was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Perfectos/Cardinals , Baltimore Orioles , Cincinnati Reds , New York Giants , Boston Rustlers , and Pittsburgh Pirates...
of the Baltimore OriolesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
is arrested for assault. Donlin will plead guilty and serve a 6 month jail sentence.
April
- April 19 - Bob EwingBob EwingGeorge Lemuel "Bob" Ewing , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played in the majors from 1902-1912 for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and St. Louis Cardinals....
of 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....
, in his Major League debut, ties a National League record by walking 7 batters in one inning. - April 26 - Addie JossAddie JossAdrian Joss was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched his entire nine-year baseball career for the Cleveland Bronchos/Naps .-Early life:...
of the Cleveland BronchosCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
throws a one-hitter in his Major League debut.
May
- May 13 - All nine players for 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....
collect at least 2 hits in a 24-2 thrashing of the Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe 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...
. - May 16 - Dummy HoyDummy HoyWilliam Ellsworth Hoy , nicknamed "Dummy," was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for several teams from 1888 to 1902, most notably the Cincinnati Reds and two Washington, D.C...
of 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....
bats against Dummy TaylorDummy TaylorLuther Haden "Dummy" Taylor was a deaf-mute American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1900 to 1908...
of 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....
in the first inning. It is the first time that two deaf-mutes have faced one another. - May 24 - Bill Bradley of the Cleveland BronchosCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
sets an American league record by homering in his 4th consecutive game. - May 30 - Roger BresnahanRoger BresnahanRoger Philip Bresnahan , nicknamed "The Duke of Tralee" for his Irish roots, was an American player in Major League Baseball who starred primarily as a catcher and a player-manager...
of the Baltimore OriolesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
hits 2 inside-the-park home runs against the Cleveland BronchosCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
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June
- June 2 - The Cleveland BronchosCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
commit 6 errors in one inning against the Baltimore OriolesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
. It will be the most errors by a team in one inning for the entire 20th century. - June 3 - Mike O'NeillMike O'Neill (baseball player)Michael Joyce O'Neill was a starting pitcher and left fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1901 through 1907, he played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds . O'Neill batted and threw right-handed...
of the St. Louis CardinalsSt. 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...
connects for the first ever pinch-hit grand slam home run. - June 15 - Future major leaguer Nig ClarkeNig ClarkeJay Justin "Nig" Clarke was a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball. He is best known for, in 1902 playing for Texas League's Corsicana Oil Citys, going 8 for 8 with 8 home runs...
goes 8-8, all home runs, as his Corsicana team blasts Texarcana 51-3 in a Texas LeagueTexas LeagueThe Texas League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the South Central United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The league was founded in 1888 and ran through 1892...
game. Corsicana collects 53 hits, including 21 homers, in playing the game in a park where right field is only 210' from home plate. - June 30 - The Cleveland Bronchos1902 Cleveland Bronchos seasonThe 1902 Cleveland Bronchos season was a season in American baseball. The team finished in fifth place in the American League with a record of 69-67, 14 games behind the Philadelphia Athletics.- Regular season :...
becomes the first American League team to hit three consecutive home runs in one inning, as Nap LajoieNap LajoieNapoléon "Nap" Lajoie , also known as Larry Lajoie, was an American Major League Baseball second baseman. He was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island...
, Charlie HickmanCharlie HickmanCharles Taylor Hickman was a professional baseball player. He played all or part of twelve seasons in Major League Baseball as a utility player for the Boston Beaneaters , New York Giants , Boston Americans , Cleveland Bronchos/Naps , Detroit Tigers , Washington Senators and Chicago White Sox...
and Bill Bradley connect in the sixth off St. Louis Browns1902 St. Louis Browns seasonThe St. Louis Browns season was a season in American baseball. The team finished second in the American League with a record of 78 wins and 58 losses.- Regular season :...
pitcher Jack Harper, with all the homers landing in the left field bleachers at St. Louis. The last two come on the first pitch thrown, while Cleveland win the game 17–2. The feat was last done in the National League on May 10, 18941894 in baseball-Champions:*Temple Cup: New York Giants defeated Baltimore Orioles, 4 games to 0*National League: Baltimore Orioles-National League final standings:-Events:...
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July
- July 1 - Rube WaddellRube WaddellGeorge Edward Waddell was an American southpaw pitcher in Major League Baseball. In his thirteen-year career he played for the Louisville Colonels , Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Orphans in the National League, and the Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Browns in the American League...
of the Philadelphia AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
faces the minimum 27 batters in pitching a two-hit shutout against the Baltimore OriolesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
. Waddell strikes out the side three times in the game, once on nine pitches. Billy GilbertBilly Gilbert (baseball)William Oliver Gilbert was a Major League Baseball second baseman from to . He played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles, New York Giants, and St. Louis Cardinals....
, Harry Howell and John Cronin are the strikeout victims in all three innings. - July 8 - John McGrawJohn McGrawJohn McGraw may refer to:* John McGraw , , New York lumber tycoon, and one of the founding trustees of Cornell University* John McGraw , , Governor of Washington state from 1893–1897...
signs a contract to become the manager of 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....
. McGraw will remain as the Giants manager for the next 30 years, winning ten National League pennants and three World Series. - July 8 - In his first game for the Philadelphia AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
, Danny Murphy arrives late in the second inning and is immediately put in the game. He proceeds to go 6-for-6 at the plate, which includes a grand slam off of 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...
, and handles 12 chances without committing an error at second base. - July 17 - The Baltimore OriolesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
, with only five available players, are forced to forfeit a game to the St. Louis BrownsBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
and the American League takes over control of the team for the remainder of the season. The Orioles will move to New York for the 1903 season. - July 25 - At West Side ParkWest Side ParkWest Side Park was the name used for two different baseball parks that formerly stood in Chicago, Illinois. They were both home fields of the team now known as the Chicago Cubs of the National League. Both parks witnessed championship baseball...
, 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....
outfielder Cy SeymourCy SeymourJames Bentley "Cy" Seymour was an American center fielder and pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1896 through , Seymour played for the New York Giants , Baltimore Orioles , Cincinnati Reds and Boston Braves...
sets a major-league record by hitting four sacrifice fliesSacrifice flyIn baseball, a sacrifice fly is a batted ball that satisfies four criteria:* There are fewer than two outs when the ball is hit.* The ball is hit to the outfield....
in a 6–1 victory over the Chicago OrphansChicago 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...
. Seymour will be tied but never topped.
August
- August 13 - Harry Davis of the Philadelphia AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
steals second base with teammate Dave FultzDave FultzDavid Lewis Fultz was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played in the National League with the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles , and for the Philadelphia Athletics and New York Highlanders of the American League. He batted and threw right-handed...
on third in an attempt to score Fultz. When he draws no throw, Davis then steals back to first base on the next pitch. He then steals second again, this time drawing the throw, scoring Fultz. - August 14 - Tommy LeachTommy LeachThomas Andrew Leach was a baseball player during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Leach participated in the first modern World Series in 1903 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, hitting four triples to set a record that still stands...
of 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...
hit only 13 home runs over the fence in a career of over 2100 games. On this day, however, he does it twice against 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....
. Leach will go on to win the National League home run crown in 1902 with 6. - August 18 - Hal O'Hagan, of the Rochester Broncos, turns professional baseball's first unassisted triple play against Jersey City in a minor league game.
- August 19 - Kip SelbachKip SelbachAlbert Karl Selbach was a left fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1894 through 1906, he played for the Washington Senators , Cincinnati Reds, New York Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Senators and Boston Ameiricans . Selbach batted and threw right-handed...
of the Baltimore OriolesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
ties a record by committing 5 errors from the outfield in one game.
September
- September 1 - 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...
famed trio of Joe TinkerJoe TinkerJoseph Bert Tinker was a Major League Baseball player and manager. He is best known for his years with the Chicago Cubs dynasty which won four pennants between 1906 and 1910; and for his feud with double play partner Johnny Evers. Tinker was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in...
, Johnny EversJohnny EversJohn Joseph Evers was a Major League Baseball player and manager. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1946...
and Frank ChanceFrank ChanceFrank Leroy Chance was a Major League Baseball player at the turn of the 20th century. Performing the roles of first baseman and manager, Chance led the Chicago Cubs to four National League championships in the span of five years and earned the nickname "The Peerless Leader".Chance was elected to...
appear in the Chicago lineup for the first time together. - September 10 - Rube WaddellRube WaddellGeorge Edward Waddell was an American southpaw pitcher in Major League Baseball. In his thirteen-year career he played for the Louisville Colonels , Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Orphans in the National League, and the Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Browns in the American League...
of the Philadelphia AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
, making only 6 relief appearance all season, does it twice in a double-header against the Baltimore OriolesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
and gets the victory in both games. - September 20 - Nixey CallahanNixey CallahanJames Joseph "Nixey" Callahan was an American pitcher and left fielder in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Colts/Orphans, and Chicago White Sox. 80px|thumb|left|He also managed the White Sox, as well as the Pittsburgh Pirates...
of the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
pitches a no-hitter against the Detroit TigersDetroit TigersThe Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
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October-December
- October 2 - 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....
defeat 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....
2-1 in 14 innings. The game produces 8 runners thrown out attempting to steal, 3 pick-offs, 3 double-plays and 2 runners thrown out at the plate.
January
- January 2 - Nick DumovichNick DumovichNicholas Dumovich was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in 28 games for the Chicago Cubs during the 1923 Chicago Cubs season.-External links:...
- January 2 - Ray Jacobs
- January 3 - Jim McLaughlinJim McLaughlin (third baseman)James Robert McLaughlin was a Major League Baseball third baseman. He played one game for the St. Louis Browns in . In his lone plate appearance, he drove in a run while making an out against Whit Wyatt....
- January 4 - Ted OdenwaldTed OdenwaldTheodore Joseph Odenwald was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians for ten games during the 1921 Cleveland Indians season and one game during the 1922 Cleveland Indians season.-External links:...
- January 6 - Bob BarnesBob Barnes (baseball)Robert Avery "Lefty" Barnes was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in two games for the Chicago White Sox in .-External links:...
- January 7 - Cliff KnoxCliff KnoxClifford Hiram Knox was a professional baseball player. He was a catcher for one season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. For his career, he compiled a .222 batting average in 18 at-bats, with two runs batted in....
- January 7 - Al ToddAl ToddAlfred Chester Todd was an American catcher in Major League Baseball. Born in Troy, New York, he played from 1932-1943 with the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Cubs....
- January 14- Smead JolleySmead JolleySmead Powell Jolley was an outfielder in Major League baseball for four seasons during the 1930s....
- January 16 - Joe ConnellJoe ConnellJoseph Bernard Connell was a pinch hitter in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Giants.-External links:...
- January 16 - Pip KoehlerPip KoehlerHorace Levering "Pip" Koehler is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played only one season-1925-with the New York Giants. He was a small athlete at 5'10", 165 pounds who threw and batted right-handed...
- January 26 - Johnny FrederickJohnny FrederickJohn Henry Frederick was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played six seasons for the Brooklyn Dodgers, hitting over .300 for his career. He led off a game with a home run 10 times with the Dodgers, second in franchise history.Frederick began his professional baseball career in 1921 and broke...
- January 27 - Ollie TuckerOllie TuckerOliver Dinwiddie Tucker was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for two seasons. He played for the Washington Senators for 20 games in 1927 and the Cleveland Indians for 14 games in 1928.-External links:...
- January 28 - Pat CrawfordPat Crawford (baseball)Clifford Rankin "Pat" Crawford, a.k.a. "Captain Pat", was a major league baseball player. Crawford went to Davidson College...
- January 28 - Jackie GallagherJackie Gallagher (baseball)John Laurence Gallagher was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Cleveland Indians for one season. He played for one game during the 1923 Cleveland Indians season on August 24, 1923.-External links:...
- January 29 - Elmer EggertElmer EggertElmer Albert Eggert [Moshe]MOsh was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1927 season. Listed at 5' 9", 160 lb., he batted and threw right-handed....
February
- February 9 - Don HankinsDon HankinsDonald Wayne Hankins was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Detroit Tigers in .-External links:...
- February 9 - Julie WeraJulie WeraJulian Valentine Wera was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the New York Yankees. He joined the Yankees in 1927 where he was a reserve on the famed Murderer's Row team that won the World Series. He also played briefly on the 1929 Yankee team...
- February 12 - Kiddo DavisKiddo DavisGeorge Willis "Kiddo" Davis , was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of eight seasons in the majors, and -. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, New York Giants, New York Yankees, and Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:...
- February 27 - Roy HutsonRoy HutsonRoy Lee Hutson played one year of Major League Baseball as an outfielder with the Brooklyn Robins in 1925. He played 7 games and had a .500 batting average.-Sources:...
March
- March 2 - Moe BergMoe BergMorris "Moe" Berg was an American catcher and coach in Major League Baseball who later served as a spy for the Office of Strategic Services during World War II...
- March 4 - Emmett McCannEmmett McCannRobert Emmett McCann was a shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Athletics in and Boston Red Sox in . Listed at 5' 11", 150 lb., McCann batted and threw right-handed...
- March 15 - Fred BennettFred Bennett (baseball)James Fred "Red" Bennett was a Major League Baseball right fielder who played with the St. Louis Browns in and the Pittsburgh Pirates in .-External links:...
- March 16 - Jake FlowersJake FlowersD'Arcy Raymond Flowers , is a former professional baseball player who played shortstop and second base from 1923-1934. He attended Washington College....
- March 18 - Squire Potter
- March 23 - Johnny MooreJohnny Moore (baseball)John Francis Moore was an outfielder in Major League Baseball.-Sources:...
April
- April 7 - Buck RedfernBuck RedfernGeorge Howard "Buck" Redfern was an infielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox.-External links:...
- April 8 - Carl HustaCarl HustaCarl Lawrence Husta was an American Major League Baseball infielder. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
- April 13 - Ben CantwellBen CantwellBenjamin Caldwell Cantwell was an American major league baseball pitcher from 1927-1937. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee.-External links:...
- April 18 - Bob LintonBob LintonClaud Clarence Linton was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the 1929 Pittsburgh Pirates.-External links:...
- April 21 - Lefty WeinertLefty WeinertPhilip Walter "Lefty" Weinert , was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played from to with three teams. He batted and threw left-handed. Weinert was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died in Rockledge, Florida....
- April 22 - Ray BengeRay BengeRaymond Adelphia Benge , born in Jacksonville, Texas, was a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians , Philadelphia Phillies , Brooklyn Dodgers , Boston Bees and Cincinnati Reds...
- April 26 - Steve SlaytonSteve SlaytonFoster Herbert Slayton was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. Listed at 6'0, 163 lb., Slayton batted and threw right-handed...
- April 28 - Red LucasRed LucasCharles Fred Lucas born in Columbia, Tennessee was a pitcher for the New York Giants , Boston Braves , Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates ....
- April 30 - Bill DeitrickBill DeitrickWilliam Alexander Deitrick was a Major League Baseball left fielder and shortstop. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1927 to 1928, playing in 57 career games.-External links:...
May
- May 2 - Freddy SaleFreddy SaleFrederick Link Sale was a right-handed pitcher who appeared in one game in for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1924. He was a native of Chester, South Carolina....
- May 3 - Ralph MichaelsRalph MichaelsRalph Joseph Michaels was an infielder who played for the Chicago Cubs from 1924 to 1926. He also played in the minor leagues in 1922 and 1923 and from 1926 to 1937....
- May 7 - Sal GliattoSal GliattoSalvador Michael Gliatto was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched in eight games for the Cleveland Indians during the 1930 Cleveland Indians season.-External links:...
- May 9 - Wally DashiellWally DashiellJohn Wallace Dashiell was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played in one game for the 1924 Chicago White Sox.-External links:...
- May 12 - Dutch HenryDutch HenryFrank John Henry was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1921-1930.-External links:...
- May 13 - Hal NeubauerHal NeubauerHarold Charles Neubauer is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. Listed at 6' 0", 185 lb., Neubauer batted and threw right-handed...
- May 16 - Watty ClarkWatty ClarkWilliam Watson Clark born in St. Joseph, Louisiana was a Pitcher for the Cleveland Indians , Brooklyn Robins/Dodgers and New York Giants ....
- May 16 - Howie FitzgeraldHowie FitzgeraldHoward Chumney Fitzgerald [Lefty] was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox . Fitzgerald batted and threw left-handed...
- May 21 - Earl AverillEarl AverillHoward Earl Averill was an American player in Major League Baseball who was a center fielder from 1929 to 1941...
- May 22 - Dick Jones
- May 22 - Al SimmonsAl SimmonsAloysius Harry Simmons , born Aloisius Szymanski in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was an American baseball player. He played for two decades in the major leagues as an outfielder, and had his best years as a member of Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics during the 1930's...
- May 26 - Herb ThomasHerb Thomas (baseball)Herbert Mark Thomas was a right-handed minor and major league baseball player and minor league manager. Although his major league career lasted only three seasons, 1924, 1925 and 1927, for two different teams, the Boston Braves and New York Giants, his minor league career spanned 17 seasons...
- May 30 - Lou McEvoyLou McEvoyLouis Anthony McEvoy was a Major League Baseball pitcher. McEvoy played for the New York Yankees in and . In 34 career games, he had a 1-3 record, with a 7.79 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed....
June
- June 5 - Charlie GoochCharlie GoochCharles Furman Gooch was a professional baseball player. He was a first baseman and third baseman for one season with the Washington Senators. For his career, he compiled a .281 batting average in 57 at-bats, with five runs batted in.He was born in Smyrna, Tennessee and died in Lanham, Maryland...
- June 6 - Fresco ThompsonFresco ThompsonLafayette Fresco Thompson was a Major League Baseball second baseman and executive. He was born in Centreville, Alabama, but attended George Washington High School and Columbia University in New York City...
- June 9 - Lee DunhamLee DunhamLeland Huffield Dunham was a first baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1926.-Career:...
- June 11 - Ernie Nevers
- June 20 - Wayland DeanWayland DeanWayland Ogden Dean was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played seven seasons in professional baseball, four at the major league level...
- June 23 - Leon PettitLeon PettitLeon Arthur Pettit was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Washington Senators and Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:...
- June 25 - Ralph EricksonRalph EricksonRalph Leif Erickson was a relief pitcher who played from through in Major League Baseball. Listed at 6' 1", 175 lb., Erickson batted and threw left-handed. A native of Dubois, Idaho, he attended Idaho State University....
- June 30 - Hal Smith
July
- July 1 - Kent GreenfieldKent GreenfieldKent Greenfield was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1924-1929.-External links:...
- July 5 - Frank NalewayFrank NalewayFrank Naleway was a Major League Baseball player for the Chicago White Sox in . He played in just one game for the White Sox at shortstop, going 0-for-2 at the plate with one walk.-Sources:...
- July 7 - Art Merewether
- July 7 - Ted RadcliffeTed RadcliffeTheodore Roosevelt "Double Duty" Radcliffe was at his death thought to be the oldest living professional baseball player , one of only a handful of major league players who lived past their 100th birthdays, and a former star in the...
- July 13 - Bill LasleyBill LasleyWillard Almond "Bill" Lasley was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Lasley played for the St. Louis Browns in .-External links:*...
- July 29 - Luther RoyLuther RoyLuther Franklin Roy was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1924-1929 with four different Major League teams. His brother, Charlie Roy, also played professional baseball.-External links:...
August
- August 1 - Howard FreigauHoward FreigauHoward Earl Freigau , is a former professional baseball player who played third base from 1922-1928. He attended college at Ohio Wesleyan University. He died from drowning in 1932....
- August 1 - Joe KlingerJoe KlingerJoseph John Klinger was a first baseman, catcher, and left fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1927 and 1930. Klinger played in three games for the New York Giants in 1927 and in four games for the Chicago White Sox in 1930.-External links:...
- August 3 - Joe SprinzJoe SprinzJoseph Conrad Sprinz was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for three seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians from 1930 to 1931 and the St...
- August 3 - Doug TaittDoug TaittDouglas John Taitt [Poco] was a right fielder in Major League Baseball and a player/manager in the Minor leagues. Listed at 6' 0", 176 lb., Taitt batted left-handed and threw right-handed....
- August 4 - Homer BlankenshipHomer BlankenshipHomer "Si" Blankenship was a pitcher in Major League Baseball with the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates....
- August 4 - Bill HallahanBill HallahanWilliam Anthony "Wild Bill" Hallahan was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball during the 1920s and 1930s...
- August 4 - Al MooreAl MooreAlbert James Moore was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Giants.-External links:...
- August 24 - Jack BlottJack BlottJack Leonard Blott was an All-American football center and place kicker for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1922–1923. He was also a baseball catcher for the Wolverines from 1922–1924. After a two-game Major League Baseball career with the Cincinnati Reds in 1924, he worked as...
- August 24 - Jimmy HudgensJimmy HudgensJames Price Hudgens was a Major League Baseball first baseman. He played parts of three seasons in the majors: for the St. Louis Cardinals and - for the Cincinnati Reds.-Sources:...
- August 28 - Art JacobsArt JacobsArthur Edward Jacobs was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1939.-External links:...
- August 28 - Wally RoettgerWally RoettgerWalter Henry Roettger , was a professional baseball player who was an outfielder in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, New York Giants, and Pittsburgh Pirates...
- August 30 - Pete CotePete CoteWarren Peter Cote was a pinch-hitter in Major League Baseball who appeared in two games for the New York Giants. A native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, he batted and threw right-handed....
September
- September 3 - Bill Moore
- September 7 - Cleo CarlyleCleo CarlyleHiram Cleo Carlyle was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox during the 1927 season. Listed at 6' 0", 170 lb., Carlyle batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Fairburn, Georgia.Carlyle began his professional career in with the Charlotte...
- September 8 - Ernie OrsattiErnie OrsattiErnest Ralph Orsatti , was a professional baseball player who played outfielder and first base in the Major Leagues from -. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals with a lifetime batting average of .306 in 701 games. He both batted and threw left-handed...
- September 15 - Rap DixonRap DixonHerbert Allen "Rap" Dixon was an American outfielder in Negro League baseball for a number of teams. He was born in Kingston, Georgia....
- September 15 - Russ YoungRuss YoungRussell Charles Young was a Major League Baseball catcher for the St. Louis Browns in 1931. He was a switch hitter and threw right-handed...
- September 19 - Jim BegleyJim BegleyJames Lawrence "Jim" Begley was a Major League Baseball player. Begley played for the Cincinnati Reds in the 1924 season. In two games, he had one hit in five at-bats, with two walks. Begley batted and threw right-handed.He was born and died in San Francisco, California.Begley attended the...
- September 19 - Bruce ConnatserBruce ConnatserBroadus Milburn "Bruce" Connatser was a Major League Baseball first baseman who played for two seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians from 1931 to 1932.-External links:...
- September 22 - Ollie MarquardtOllie MarquardtAlbert Ludwig "Ollie" Marquardt was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1931 season. Listed at 5' 9", 156 lb., Marquardt batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Toledo, Ohio.Marquardt appeared in 17 games for the hapless 1931...
- September 25 - Pat MalonePat MalonePerce Leigh Malone was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees . Listed at 6' 0", 200 lb., Malone batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania.Malone was outstanding in his first three Major...
- September 28 - Leon ChagnonLeon ChagnonLeon Wilbur Chagnon was a professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1929 and 1935, for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Giants.-Sources:...
- September 30 - Blackie CarterBlackie CarterOtis Leonard Carter was an American major league baseball player. He played for the New York Giants from 1925–1926, appearing in six games.-External links:...
October
- October 8 - Paul SchreiberPaul SchreiberPaul Frederick Schreiber was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in ten games for the Brooklyn Robins during the 1922 and 1923 baseball season. He returned to the major leagues as a batting practice pitcher and coach for the New York Yankees...
- October 9 - Kenny HoganKenny HoganKenneth Sylvester Hogan was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for three seasons. He played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1921 and the Cleveland Indians from 1923 to 1924.-External links:...
- October 9 - Jimmy WelshJimmy WelshJames Daniel Welsh , was a Major League Baseball player who played outfielder from -. He would play for the Boston Braves, and New York Giants.-External links:...
- October 12 - Stew BolenStew BolenStewart O'Neal Bolen was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 4 seasons in Major League Baseball, in and with the St. Louis Browns and the Philadelphia Phillies in and . He had a career record of 3-13 and an ERA of 6.09....
- October 15 - Evar SwansonEvar SwansonErnest Evar Swanson , was a professional baseball and football player. He played outfielder in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox...
- October 18 - Charlie BerryCharlie BerryCharles Francis Berry was an American athlete and sports official who enjoyed careers as a catcher and umpire in Major League Baseball and as an offensive end and official in the National Football League...
- October 22 - Rusty YarnallRusty YarnallWaldo Ward "Rusty" Yarnall was a major league baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1926. He was a right-handed thrower and batter. He was 6'0" in height and weighed 175 lbs. He attended Dartmouth College and the University of Vermont...
- October 27 - Jim KeeseyJim KeeseyJames Ward Keesey was an American professional baseball player. He played in 5 games for the Major League Baseball Philadelphia Athletics during the season and 11 games during the season. He was born in Perryville, Maryland and died in Boise, Idaho at the age of 48.-External links:...
November
- November 9 - Mike Kelly
- November 11 - Ownie CarrollOwnie CarrollOwen Thomas "Ownie" Carroll, was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played nine seasons in the major leagues with the Detroit Tigers , New York Yankees , Cincinnati Reds , and Brooklyn Dodgers .-High school and college career:Born in Kearny, New Jersey, Ownie was a right-handed thrower who played...
- November 14 - Gil PaulsenGil PaulsenGuilford Paul Hans Paulsen was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played one game for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1925.-External links:...
- November 15 - Jay PartridgeJay PartridgeJames Bugg Partridge was a second baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Brooklyn Robins.-Biography:...
- November 19 - Joe PalmisanoJoe Palmisano (baseball)Joseph Palmisano was a professional baseball player. He was a catcher for one season with the Philadelphia Athletics...
- November 20 - Augie PrudhommeAugie PrudhommeJohn Olgus "Augie" Prudhomme was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Detroit Tigers in 1929.-Career:...
- November 24 - Cloy MattoxCloy MattoxCloy Mitchell Mattox was an American Major League Baseball catcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
December
- December 1 - Red BadgroRed BadgroMorris Hiram "Red" Badgro was a professional American football end in the National Football League for the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and the Brooklyn Dodgers...
- December 3 - Al SpohrerAl SpohrerAlfred Ray Spohrer , was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the New York Giants and Boston Braves....
- December 4 - Chuck CorganChuck CorganCharles Howard Corgan , played professional baseball and football. In baseball, he played the infield for the Brooklyn Robins during the 1925 and 1927 seasons. He also played football for the Kansas City Blues/Cowboys, Hartford Blues and New York Giants from 1924-1927. He attended college at the...
- December 2 - Pee-Wee WanningerPee-Wee WanningerPaul Louis Wanninger was a backup shortstop in Major League Baseball who played from through for the New York Yankees , Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds...
- December 15 - Frank WattFrank Watt (baseball)Frank Marion Watt was an American professional baseball pitcher. Watt played for the Philadelphia Phillies in . In 38 career games, he had a 5-5 record with a 4.84 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed....
- December 18 - Les BurkeLes BurkeLeslie Kingston Burke , nicknamed "Buck," was a Major League Baseball second baseman for the Detroit Tigers from 1923–1926, during Ty Cobb's years as the team's manager. He played in 194 games for the Tigers, 126 at second base. His best season was 1925 when he had a .289 batting average and a .357...
- December 18 - Joe BuskeyJoe BuskeyJoseph "Jazzbow" Henry Buskey was an American professional baseball player who played in five game for the Philadelphia Phillies in . He scored one run on no hits and one walk....
- December 20 - Carl YowellCarl YowellCarl Columbus Yowell was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons for the Cleveland Indians.-External links:*...
- December 23 - Max RosenfeldMax RosenfeldMax Rosenfeld , is a former professional baseball player who played outfield from 1931-1933 with the Brooklyn Robins/Dodgers.-External links:...
- December 26 - Bill CroninBill CroninWilliam Patrick Cronin was a catcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Boston Braves.-External links:...
Deaths
- February 1 - Bill SharsigBill SharsigWilliam A. Sharsig was an American Major League Baseball Co-owner, general manager, business manager and on field manager of the American Association Philadelphia Athletics, both their first incarnation and their second, which had migrated over from the Players' League...
, 47, Co-owner, general manager, business manager and on-field manager of the American Association Philadelphia AthleticsPhiladelphia Athletics (American Association)The Philadelphia Athletics were a professional baseball team, one of six charter members of the American Association, a 19th-century major league, which began play in 1882 as a rival to the National League. The other teams were the Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Red Stockings, Eclipse of...
.
- February 4 - Tom HernonTom HernonThomas H. Hernon was a professional baseball player. He played part of one season in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Colts in 1897. He was a right handed batter and a right handed thrower...
, 35, outfielder for the 1897 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...
.
- February 16 - Tom O'MearaTom O'MearaThomas Edward O'Meara was a catcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Cleveland Spiders in 1895 and 1896.-External links:...
, 29, catcher and first baseman of the Cleveland SpidersCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
from 1895 to 1896.
- March 19 - Tom Burns, 44, infielder for the Chicago White Stockings/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...
(1890-1890) and 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...
, who also managed Pittsburgh (1892) and the Chicago OrphansChicago 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...
(1898-1899).
- March 22 - Johnny RyanJohnny Ryan (baseball)John Joseph Ryan was an American outfielder from 1873-1877 in the National Association and the National League.-External links:...
, 48, baseball pioneer who played in the early years of the National League for the Philadelphia White StockingsPhiladelphia White StockingsThe Philadelphia White Stockings were an early professional baseball team. They were a member of the National Association from 1873 to 1875. Their home games were played at the Jefferson Street Grounds...
(1873), Baltimore CanariesBaltimore CanariesThe Baltimore Canaries were a professional baseball club in the National Association from 1872 to 1874.-History:The team was usually listed as Lord Baltimore in the box scores of the day, and were also referred to as the Yellow Stockings...
(1874), New Haven Elm CitysNew Haven Elm CitysThe New Haven Elm Citys was a professional baseball team based in New Haven, Connecticut. The existed for one season, in the National Association in . The Elm City played 47 games during their existence, and had a win–loss record of 7–40. They played their home games at the Howard Avenue Grounds...
(1875), Louisville GraysLouisville GraysThe Louisville Grays were a 19th century U.S. baseball team and charter member of the National League, based in Louisville, Kentucky. They played two seasons, 1876 and 1877, and compiled a record of 65–61. Their home games were at the Louisville Baseball Park. The Grays were owned by...
(1876) and 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....
(1877).
- March 27 - Tom MorrisonTom Morrison (baseball)Thomas J. Morrison was a professional baseball player. He played infield in the National League for the Louisville Colonels. He appeared in a total of 14 games over the 1895 and 1896 seasons.-External links:...
, 32, infielder/outfielder who played from 1895 through 1896 for 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...
.
- March 7 - Pud GalvinPud GalvinJames Francis Galvin , nicknamed "Pud", "Gentle Jeems", and "The Little Steam Engine", was an American National Association and Major League Baseball pitcher. He was Major League Baseball's first 300-game winner...
, 45, pitcher who amassed record 361 victories, including two no-hitters, primarily with Buffalo and Pittsburgh; career marks in games (697), innings (5941) and shutouts (57) were all records as well.
- April 4 - Charlie SweeneyCharlie SweeneyCharles J. Sweeney was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from 1882 through 1887. He played with moderate success for several teams, but he is best known to historians for the inadvertent career boost that he gave to future Hall of Famer Old Hoss Radbourn.Sweeney began his major league...
, 38, pitcher the Providence GraysProvidence GraysThe Providence Grays were a Major League Baseball team based in Providence, Rhode Island who played in the National League from until . The Grays played at Messer Field in the Olneyville neighborhood. The team won the National League title twice, in and...
who left to play for the Union AssociationUnion AssociationThe Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. St. Louis won the pennant and joined the National League the following season...
champs, the St. Louis MaroonsSt. Louis Maroons/Indianapolis Hoosiers300px|thumb|right|1888 Indianapolis HoosiersThe St. Louis Maroons were a professional baseball club based in St. Louis, Missouri, from 1884-1886. The club, established by Henry Lucas, were the one near-major league quality entry in the Union Association, a league that lasted only one season, due...
. Between the two teams, he had a 41-15 win-loss record. By leaving the Grays, he left them without another starting pitcher, which allowed Charles 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...
to win 59 games.
- April 5 - Dave EgglerDave EgglerDavid Daniel Eggler was a Major League Baseball center fielder. He was born in Brooklyn, New York.Eggler's career began in the National Association of Base Ball Players with the New York Mutuals in , and was a member of the Mutuals when they joined the professional National Association in...
, 52, center fielder for 11 seasons, including five in the short-lived National AssociationNational Association of Professional Base Ball PlayersThe National Association of Professional Base Ball Players , or simply the National Association , was founded in 1871 and continued through the 1875 season...
, who batted .272 in 576 career games.
- April 18 - George GrossartGeorge GrossartGeorge Albert Grossart was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Beaneaters in 1901.- External links :...
, 21, leftfielder for the 1901 Boston Beaneaters.
- May 2 - Bill GreenwoodBill GreenwoodWilliam F. Greenwood was an American Major League Baseball player who played the majority of his career as a second baseman for a total of six seasons from to . He was a left-handed infielder, not entirely uncommon in the 19th century, he is the all-time leader in games played at second base by...
, 45, second baseman for five teams from 1882 to 1890.
- June 12 - Tim Donahue, 32, catcher who played from 1891 to 1902 with the Boston Reds, Chicago Colts/OrphansChicago 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...
and Washington SenatorsMinnesota TwinsThe Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
, hitting .236 in 466 games in part of eight seasons.
- June 23 - John FirthJohn Firth (baseball)John E. Firth was a professional baseball pitcher in the American Association for the 1884 Richmond Virginians.-External links:...
, 47, pitcher who played briefly for the 1884 Richmond VirginiansRichmond Virginians (1884)The Richmond Virginians was a major league baseball team that played in the American Association in 1884. They had a record of 12 wins and 30 losses after replacing the Washington Statesmen, who had dropped out of the league. The Virginians were managed by Felix Moses and played their home games in...
of the American Association.
- July 15 - Pat WhitakerPat WhitakerWilliam H. "Pat" Whitaker was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1888 to 1889....
, 36, pitcher for the early 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...
in 1888 and 1889.
- July 27 - Packy DillonPacky DillonPatrick Dillon was an American professional catcher who played for the 1875 St. Louis Red Stockings of the National Association. Dillon was born in Saint Louis, Missouri...
, , catcher for the 1875 St. Louis Red Stockings.
- August 30 - Rome ChambersRome ChambersRichard Jerome "Rome" Chambers was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in one game in with the Boston Beaneaters. He batted and threw left-handed.He was born and died in Weaverville, North Carolina....
, 26, pitcher for the 1900 Boston Beaneaters.
- September 23 - George PrentissGeorge PrentissGeorge Pepper Prentiss was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1901 through 1902 for the Boston Americans and Baltimore Orioles . Listed at 5' 11", 175 lb., Prentiss was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed...
, 26, pitcher for the 1901 Boston Americans1901 Boston Americans seasonThe Boston Americans season was a season in American baseball. It was the first for the franchise which eventually became known as the Boston Red Sox, being the first season of play for the American League...
and 1902 Baltimore Orioles1902 Baltimore Orioles seasonThe Baltimore Orioles season finished with the Orioles in 8th in the American League with a record of 50-88. The team was managed by John McGraw and Wilbert Robinson...
.
- November 5 - Daisy DavisDaisy DavisJohn Henry Albert "Daisy" Davis was a right-handed professional baseball pitcher who played at the major league level in 1884 and 1885 for the St. Louis Browns and Boston Beaneaters.-Career:...
, 43, pitcher who posted a 16-21 record in 40 games for the 1884 St. Louis Browns1884 St. Louis Browns seasonThe St. Louis Browns season was the team's 3rd season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 3rd season in the American Association. The Browns went 67-40 during the season and finished 4th in the American Association.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
and the 1885 Boston Beaneaters1885 Boston Beaneaters seasonThe Boston Beaneaters season was a season in American baseball. The team finished in fifth place in the National League with a record of 46-66, 41 games behind the Chicago White Stockings.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
.
- November 18 - Watch BurnhamWatch BurnhamGeorge Walter "Watch" Burnham was an American umpire and manager in Major League Baseball who was briefly in the National League in the 1880s. He was born in Albion, Michigan.-Umpiring career:...
, 42, National League umpire between 1883 and 1885, who called balls and strikes for a no-hitter hurled by Charles 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...
of the Providence GraysProvidence GraysThe Providence Grays were a Major League Baseball team based in Providence, Rhode Island who played in the National League from until . The Grays played at Messer Field in the Olneyville neighborhood. The team won the National League title twice, in and...
in 18831883 Providence Grays seasonThe Providence Grays finished the 1883 season in third place after a hard-fought four-way battle for the National League pennant.-Roster:-Starters by position:...
, and later managed the 1887 Indianapolis Hoosiers1887 Indianapolis Hoosiers seasonThe 1887 Indianapolis Hoosiers finished with a 37-89 record in the National League, finishing in last place in their first season in Indianapolis. They had played the previous three seasons in St. Louis, Missouri as the Maroons.- Offseason :...
.
- December 1 - Fred DunlapFred DunlapFrederick C. "Sure Shot" Dunlap was a second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball from 1880 to 1891. He was the highest paid player in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1889. He has also been rated by some contemporary and modern sources as the greatest overall second baseman of the...
, 43, second baseman who played from 1880 to 1891 for six different teams and managed three of them, who led the 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...
in doubles in 1880 and the Union Association in batting average, home runs, hits and runs scored during the 1884 season, while leading the St. Louis Maroons1884 St. Louis Maroons seasonThe St. Louis Maroons finished with a 94-19 record and won the championship of the new Union Association. After the season the UA folded and the Maroons joined the National League, the only UA team to continue past this season.- Roster :...
to the championship title.
- December 4 - Mike MansellMike MansellMichael R. Mansell , was a professional baseball outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1879-1884. He played for the Syracuse Stars, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Philadelphia Athletics, and Richmond Virginians...
, 44, left fielder who hit .239 in 371 games for six teams from 1879 to 1884, who led the American Association in doubles and triples during the 1884 season.
- December 11 - Bill HawkeBill HawkeWilliam Victor "Bill" Hawke was an American Major League Baseball player who pitched for three seasons, all in the National League, with a career record of 32 wins and 31 losses.-Career:...
, 32, pitcher who posted a 32-31 record with 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...
and 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...
National Leagues teams from 1892 to 1894, including a no-hitter against the Washington Senators in 1893.
- December 16 - Frank ButteryFrank ButteryFrank Buttery was an American professional baseball player who played during the 1872 season for the Middletown Mansfields in the National Association.-External links:...
, 51, utility who hit a .215 average in 18 games and posted a 3-2 record as a pitcher for the 1872 Middletown Mansfields1872 Middletown Mansfields seasonThe Middletown Mansfields played their first and only season in 1872 as a member of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players. They finished eighth in the league with a record of 5-19.-Roster:-Batting:...
of the National Association.