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1890 New York Giants Season
The 1890 New York Giants season was the franchise's eighth season. The team finished in sixth place in the National League with a 63–68 record, 24 games behind the Brooklyn Bridegrooms. They also had to contend with a new crosstown rival, the New York Giants of the Players' League. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Roster Player stats Batting 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. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in'' Pitching Starting pitchers ''Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts'' Other pitchers ''Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts'' References 1890 New York Giants seaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polo Grounds
The Polo Grounds was the name of three stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City, used mainly for professional baseball and American football from 1880 through 1963. The original Polo Grounds, opened in 1876 and demolished in 1889, was built for the sport of polo. Bound on the south and north by 110th and 112th streets and on the east and west by Fifth and Sixth (Lenox) avenues, just north of Central Park, it was converted to a baseball stadium when leased by the New York Metropolitans in 1880. The third Polo Grounds, built in 1890, was renovated after a fire in 1911 and became Polo Grounds IV, the one generally indicated when the ''Polo Grounds'' is referenced. It was located in Coogan's Hollow and was noted for its distinctive bathtub shape, with very short distances to the left and right field walls and an unusually deep center field. In baseball, the original Polo Grounds was home to the New York Metropolitans from 1880 through 1885, and the New York Giants from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charley Bassett
Charles Edwin Bassett (February 9, 1863 in Central Falls, Rhode Island – May 28, 1942 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island), was a Major League Baseball infielder. He played all or part of nine seasons in the majors, from -, for the Providence Grays, Kansas City Cowboys, Indianapolis Hoosiers, New York Giants, and Louisville Colonels The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that also played in the American Association (AA) throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 until 1891. They were known as the Louisville Eclipse from 1882 to 1884, and as .... External links 1863 births 1942 deaths Major League Baseball infielders Baseball players from Rhode Island Providence Grays players Kansas City Cowboys (NL) players Indianapolis Hoosiers (NL) players Louisville Colonels players New York Giants (NL) players 19th-century baseball players Providence Clamdiggers (baseball) players Providence Grays (minor league) players {{US-baseball-infielde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Tiernan
Michael Joseph Tiernan (January 21, 1867November 7, 1918), nicknamed "Silent Mike", was an American professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB), exclusively for the New York Giants, from 1887 to 1899. Early life A native of Trenton, New Jersey, Tiernan was born across the street from Trenton State Prison, and he participated in ice skating and track as a young man. Beginning in 1884, Tiernan played town baseball in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The 17-year-old attracted attention with his success in exhibitions against major league clubs, once striking out 15 in a game against the Providence Grays. Because of that success, the New York Giants wanted to sign Tiernan as a pitcher in 1887. Tiernan, however, wanted to play in the outfield rather than pitch. The Giants ultimately agreed to play him in the outfield. Career Tiernan's debut major league game was on April 30, 1887. On June 15 of that season, he scored six runs in a single game, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George McMillan (baseball)
George A. McMillan (1863–1920) was an American professional baseball player. He played ten games for the New York Giants (NL), New York Giants of Major League Baseball's National League (baseball), National League during the 1890 season. Sources 1863 births 1920 deaths 19th-century baseball players Canadian expatriate baseball players in the United States Canton Deubers players Major League Baseball outfielders New York Giants (NL) players Major League Baseball players from Canada Duluth Jayhawks players Duluth Freezers players Lima Lushers players Toronto Canucks players Terre Haute Hottentots players Evansville Hoosiers players Phillipsburg Burgers players Green Bay Dock Wallopers players {{canada-baseball-outfielder-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Hornung
Michael Joseph Hornung (June 12, 1857 – October 30, 1931) was an American baseball player and one of the greatest fielders of the 19th century. Michael Joseph Hornung was born in Carthage, New York in 1857. Prior to starting his career in Major League Baseball in 1879 with the Buffalo Bisons, Hornung played for the 1877 and 1878 London Tecumsehs in London, Ontario, Canada, winning the International Association title in 1877. Hornung ended his major league baseball career in 1890 with the New York Giants, but he spent most of his career (1881–1888) with the Boston Red Caps/Beaneaters. He also spent one season (1889) in the now-defunct American Association. After umpiring for a few seasons in the minor leagues he took on the roll of player / manager for the Batavia Giants franchise on May 25, 1897, making his playing debut on June 14 at the age of 40, he went hitless. He was remarkable for his nearly flawless play in left field and also known for his peculiar habit of sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Henry (outfielder/pitcher)
John Michael Henry (September 2, 1863 – June 11, 1939) was an outfielder and starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between and for the Cleveland Blues (1884), Baltimore Orioles (1885), Washington Nationals (1886) and New York Giants (1890). Henry was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He threw left-handed. Batting side is unknown. In a four-season career, Henry was a .243 hitter (53-for-218) with 28 runs and RBI in 60 games, including nine doubles and 11 stolen bases. He did not hit home runs. As a pitcher, he posted a 4–14 record with a 4.09 ERA in 18 starts, including one shutout and 18 complete games, giving up 64 earned runs on 152 hits and 54 walks while striking out 73 in 140 ⅔ innings of work. Death Henry died in Hartford, Connecticut, at the age of 75. See also *1884 Cleveland Blues season * 1885 Baltimore Orioles season *1886 Washington Nationals season The 1886 Washington Nationals finished with a 28–92 record in the National League ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Daily
Edward M. Daily (September 7, 1862 – October 21, 1891) was a Major League Baseball player. He played seven seasons in the majors, from until , for the Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals, Columbus Solons, Brooklyn Gladiators, New York Giants, Louisville Colonels, and Washington Statesmen. Daily began his Major League career as a pitcher for the Philadelphia Quakers in . He won 26 games, fifth in the National League. In , he went 16–9, but was already starting to play more often as an outfielder, appearing in 56 games in the outfield and batting .227. From until , he was almost exclusively an outfielder, but in he pitched in 41 games for three teams, winning 18 games. He played part of one more season in the majors and retired due to poor health and opened a saloon. Shortly after the end of the season, he died of consumption. References See also *List of Major League Baseball career stolen bases leaders In baseball statistics, a stolen base is credited to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse Burkett
Jesse Cail Burkett (December 4, 1868 – May 27, 1953), nicknamed "Crab", was an American professional baseball left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1890 to 1905 for the New York Giants, Cleveland Spiders, St. Louis Perfectos / Cardinals, St. Louis Browns, and Boston Americans. Burkett batted over .400 twice, and held the major league single-season hits record for 15 years. After his playing career, Burkett managed in the minor leagues. He was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946. Burkett holds the record for the most inside-the-park home runs in MLB history, with 55. He is also regarded as one of the greatest bunters of all time. Flietz, David L. pp. 69 Early life Burkett was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Granville and Ellen Burkett. His father was a laborer and painter who worked for the Wheeling and Belmont Bridge Company. Beginning his professional career as a pitcher, he won 27 games at the age of 19 in 1888 for the Scranton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lew Whistler
Lewis W. Whistler (''né'' Wissler; March 10, 1868 – December 30, 1959) was an American Major League Baseball player who played the majority of his career as a first baseman. In his four-season career, he played for the New York Giants (1890–1891), Baltimore Orioles (1892), Louisville Colonels (1893) and St. Louis Browns. His major league totals include: 272 games played, 1014 at bats, and a .244 batting average. Whistler died in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 91, and is interred at Bethany Cemetery Bethany ( grc-gre, Βηθανία,Murphy-O'Connor, 2008, p152/ref> Syriac language, Syriac: ܒܝܬ ܥܢܝܐ ''Bēṯ ʿAnyā'') or what is locally known as Al-Eizariya or al-Azariya ( ar, العيزرية, "Arabic nouns and adjectives#Nisba, la ... in Pagedale, Missouri. External links 1868 births">Pagedale,_Missouri.html" ;"title="la ... in Pagedale, Missouri">la ... in Pagedale, Missouri. External links 1868 births 1959 deaths Major League Baseball fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mort Scanlan
Mortimer J. Scanlan (March 18, 1861 – December 29, 1928) was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball. He played three games for the New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. ... of the National League on April 21, 22, and 23, 1890. External links 1861 births 1928 deaths 19th-century baseball players Major League Baseball first basemen New York Giants (NL) players Chicago Whitings players Baseball players from Chicago {{US-baseball-first-baseman-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shorty Howe
John Howe was a Major League Baseball player. He played for the New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. ... of the National League in 1890 and 1893. Sources Baseball players from New York City 19th-century baseball players Major League Baseball second basemen New York Giants (NL) players Scranton Indians players Allentown Peanut Eaters players Kansas City Cowboys (minor league) players Newark Trunkmakers players London Tecumsehs (baseball) players {{US-baseball-second-baseman-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Glasscock
John Wesley "Jack" Glasscock (July 22, 1857 – February 24, 1947) was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for several teams from 1879 to 1895. Nicknamed "Pebbly Jack", he was the top player at his position in the 1880s during the sport's bare-handed era. He led the National League in fielding percentage seven times and in assists six times; he was the only shortstop to lead in fielding percentage and total chances in a season three different times until Luis Aparicio matched him. Ozzie Smith eventually surpassed Glasscock's marks in the 1980s; Glasscock also led the NL in double plays four times and in putouts twice. He won the 1890 batting title with a .336 average for the New York Giants and led the league in hits twice; in his final season he became the sixth major league player to make 2,000 hits. He was the first player to appear in over 600 games as a shortstop, and ended his career with major league records for games (1,628), putouts (2,821), assists ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
