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1884 Richmond Virginians Season
The 1884 Richmond Virginians joined the American Association during the season after the Washington Statesmen dropped out. They finished with a 12–30 record, 10th place in the American Association. This was the only season the team was in operation. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Opening Day lineup Roster Player stats Batting Starters by position ''Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs'' Other batters ''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs'' Pitching Starting pitchers ''Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts'' References 1884 Richmond Virginians team page at Baseball Reference Richmond Virginians The Richmond Virginians was the name of a minor league baseball franchise that played in Richmond, Virginia, from 1954 through 1964. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allen Pasture
The Richmond Virginians was a major league baseball team that played in the American Association in 1884. The Virginians thereby became the first major league team in the former Confederacy, as well as the last one until the establishment of the Houston Astros in 1962. The Virginians 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 Allen Pasture. The Virginians began their existence in the Eastern League in 1884. When the Statesmen folded on August 2, the Virginians were brought into the American Association to complete their schedule. They played their first game on August 5 against the Philadelphia Athletics, losing 14-0. They won their first game on August 7, defeating the Brooklyn Atlantics. They finished the season with two losses to the Toledo Blue Stockings to bring their record to 12-30. After the season, the AA contracted from 12 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marshall Quinton
Marshall J. Quinton (1852–1904) was a professional baseball catcher. He played in the American Association for the 1884 Richmond Virginians and 1885 Philadelphia Athletics The Philadelphia Athletics were a Major League Baseball team that played in Philadelphia from 1901 to 1954, when they moved to Kansas City, Missouri, and became the Kansas City Athletics. Following another move in 1967, the team became the Oaklan .... He played in the minors from 1877 to 1889. External links 1852 births 1904 deaths Major League Baseball catchers Baseball players from Philadelphia Richmond Virginians players Philadelphia Athletics (AA) players 19th-century baseball players London Tecumsehs (baseball) players Guelph Maple Leafs players Philadelphia Phillies (minor league) players Richmond Virginians (minor league) players Trenton Trentonians players Oswego Sweegs players Rochester Flour Cities players Oneida Indians players Cobleskill Giants players {{US-baseball-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Mansell
Michael R. Mansell (January 15, 1858 in Auburn, New York – December 4, 1902 in Auburn, New York), was a professional baseball outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1879 to 1884. He played for the Syracuse Stars, Cincinnati Stars, Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Philadelphia Athletics, and Richmond Virginians. His brothers John and Tom also played professional baseball. See also *List of Major League Baseball annual doubles leaders In baseball, a doubles is recorded when the ball is hit so that the batter is able to advance to second base without an error by a defensive player. In Major League Baseball (MLB), the leader in each league (American League and National League) ... * List of Major League Baseball annual triples leaders External links Major League Baseball outfielders Baseball players from New York (state) 19th-century baseball players Richmond Virginians players Cincinnati Reds (1876–1879) players Syracuse Stars (NL) players Pittsburgh Alleghenys players Phi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Johnston
Richard Frederick Johnston (April 6, 1863 – April 4, 1934) was a 19th-century center fielder in Major League Baseball. He played eight seasons in the majors, for five different teams in three different leagues. In 746 games over eight seasons, Johnston posted a .251 batting average (751-for-2992) with 453 runs, 33 home runs, 386 RBIs and 151 stolen bases In baseball, a stolen base occurs when a runner advances to a base to which they are not entitled and the official scorer rules that the advance should be credited to the action of the runner. The umpires determine whether the runner is safe or .... See also * List of Major League Baseball annual triples leaders Sources References 1863 births 1934 deaths Major League Baseball center fielders Baseball players from New York (state) Richmond Virginians players Boston Beaneaters players Boston Reds (PL) players New York Giants (PL) players Cincinnati Kelly's Killers players 19th-century baseball players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walt Goldsby
Walton Hugh Goldsby (December 31, 1861 – January 11, 1914), also spelled Walten Hugh Goldsby, was a baseball player who played as an outfielder for parts of three seasons in top professional leagues in 1884, 1886, and 1888. He was a member of five different teams during these seasons; the St. Louis Browns, Washington Nationals, Richmond Virginians, and Baltimore Orioles of the American Association, and the Washington Nationals of the National League. During his playing days, his listed height was 5'10.5", and his weight as 165 lbs. In addition to his major league experience, Goldsby also appeared as a both a player and a manager in minor league baseball, most notably for the Topeka Golden Giants of the Western League in 1887. In 1889, while he was a player-manager for a team in Evansville, Illinois, he suffered partial paralysis during a game; acute rheumatism was diagnosed as a cause. He left baseball a short time later, and worked for the railroad. Early life Walton Hug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Glenn (outfielder)
Edward C. "Mouse" Glenn (September 19, 1860 in Richmond, Virginia – February 10, 1892 in Richmond, Virginia) was a professional baseball outfielder. He played all or part of three seasons in the major leagues between and , mostly in the American Association. Ed, a 5' 10", 160-pound right-handed outfielder, had 555 plate appearances in 137 major league games. He hit .202 with 20 extra-base hits and 29 RBI, but was more widely respected for his dextrous outfield play, smart base running, and steady clubhouse presence. Among his teammates in Richmond and Boston was star third-baseman Billy Nash, another native Richmonder. Ed also played for five minor league teams between 1884 and 1890, including the Richmond Virginias/Virginians of the Eastern League; the Syracuse Stars of the International League; the Charleston Quakers and Charleston Seagulls of the Southern League; and the Sioux City Corn Huskers of the Western Association. As a minor-leaguer, he hit .304, with 15 home runs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Swan (baseball)
Andrew J. Swan (1858 – ?) was a professional baseball first baseman. He played in the American Association for the Washington Nationals and the Richmond Virginians The Richmond Virginians was the name of a minor league baseball franchise that played in Richmond, Virginia, from 1954 through 1964. The team competed at the Triple-A level as members of the International League, and were affiliated with the .... He hit .258 in 31 at-bats. External links SABR biography 1858 births Major League Baseball first basemen Baseball players from Pennsylvania Richmond Virginians players 19th-century baseball players Newark Domestics players Richmond Virginians (minor league) players Year of death missing {{Baseball-first-baseman-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Schenck
William G. Schenck (July 1854 – January 29, 1934) was a 19th-century Major League Baseball player. He played in 1882 and 1884–1885 for the Louisville Eclipse, Richmond Virginians and Brooklyn Grays The Brooklyn Dodgers were a Major League Baseball team founded in 1884 as a member of the American Association before joining the National League in 1890. They remained in Brooklyn until 1957, after which the club moved to Los Angeles, Californi ... of the American Association. The positions he played were Shortstop and Third Baseman. References External linksBaseball-Reference page 19th-century baseball players [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Powell (baseball)
James Edwin Powell (August 30, 1859 – November 20, 1929) was a professional baseball first baseman A first baseman, abbreviated 1B, is the player on a baseball or softball team who fields the area nearest first base, the first of four bases a baserunner must touch in succession to score a run. The first baseman is responsible for the majori ... in 1884 and 1885. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, and died in Butte, Montana. External links 1859 births 1929 deaths Richmond Virginians players Philadelphia Athletics (AA) players Major League Baseball first basemen Baseball players from Richmond, Virginia 19th-century baseball players Richmond Virginians (minor league) players Charleston Seagulls players Sioux City Corn Huskers players Omaha Lambs players Butte Smoke Eaters players {{Baseball-first-baseman-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Nash
William Mitchell Nash (June 24, 1865 – November 15, 1929) was a Major League Baseball third baseman. He played 15 seasons in the majors, from to . He served as player-manager of the Philadelphia Phillies in , and in 1901 he umpired 101 games in the National League. Career statistics In 15 seasons, Nash was in 1553 games played, compiling a .275 batting average (1616-5867), with 271 doubles, 87 triples, 60 home runs, 983 RBIs, 805 walks, a .367 on-base percentage, and a .382 slugging percentage. See also * List of Major League Baseball career runs scored leaders *List of Major League Baseball player-managers Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in North American professional baseball. Founded in 1869, it is composed of 30 teams. Each team in the league has a manager, who is responsible for team strategy and leadership on and off ... References * External links , oRetrosheet {{DEFAULTSORT:Nash, Billy 1865 births 1929 deaths 19th-cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terry Larkin
Frank S. "Terry" Larkin (1856 – September 16, 1894) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for five teams during a six-season career. Career Larkin, a right-hander, debuted on May 20, for the New York Mutuals, pitching a complete game in his only appearance of the season. He pitched in for the Hartford Dark Blues, posting a 29–25 record while pitching 501 innings. He then moved to the Chicago White Stockings for the and seasons, going 29–26 in 1878 and 31–23 in 1879, pitching over 500 innings each season. Larkin was a good hitter for a pitcher and finished 8th in the National League with 32 runs batted in (RBI), while hitting for a .288 average in 1878. Post-career In April 1883, Larkin was arrested and hospitalized after shooting his wife, shooting at the responding police officers and then attempting to cut his own throat with a razor. The following month, while still hospitalized, he attempted to kill himself again. He blamed his condition on having ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Ford
Edgar Lee Ford (April 10, 1862 – June 8, 1931) was a professional baseball first baseman and shortstop. He played in the American Association for the Richmond Virginians The Richmond Virginians was the name of a minor league baseball franchise that played in Richmond, Virginia, from 1954 through 1964. The team competed at the Triple-A level as members of the International League, and were affiliated with the .... He later managed in the minor leagues in 1912 and 1914. External links 1862 births 1931 deaths Major League Baseball first basemen Baseball players from Richmond, Virginia Richmond Virginians players 19th-century baseball players Newark Domestics players Richmond Virginians (minor league) players Chattanooga Lookouts players Minor league baseball managers {{Baseball-first-baseman-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |