Ed Sixsmith
Encyclopedia
Edward Sixsmith is a professional baseball player who played catcher
in the Major Leagues in one game for the 1884 Philadelphia Quakers
. He appeared in his game on September 11, 1884 and failed to record a hit in two at-bats. He played minor league ball from 1884-1888.
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
in the Major Leagues in one game for the 1884 Philadelphia Quakers
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...
. He appeared in his game on September 11, 1884 and failed to record a hit in two at-bats. He played minor league ball from 1884-1888.