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1888 Washington Nationals Season
The 1888 Washington Nationals finished with a 48–86 record in the National League, finishing in last place. 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; 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'' Relief pitchers ''Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts'' References 1888 Washington Nationalsat ''Baseball Reference'' Washington Nationals season Washington Nationals (1886–1889) seasons Washington Nationals The Washington Nationals are an Ame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swampdoodle Grounds
Swampoodle Grounds aka Capitol Park (II) was the home of the Washington Nationals (1886-1889), Washington Nationals baseball team of the National League (baseball), National League from 1886 in baseball, 1886 to 1889 in baseball, 1889. The name refers to the one-time Swampoodle, Washington, D.C., Swampoodle neighborhood of Washington. The ballfield was located on a block bounded by North Capitol Street NE and tracks (west); F Street NE (south); Delaware Avenue NE (east); and G Street NE (north); a few blocks north of the United States Capitol, Capitol building. Spectators faced toward the south and could see the Capitol dome. They could also see the McDowell and Sons Feed Mill, visible behind right field in the picture, and which was across F Street to the south. The club moved a few blocks north, from Capitol Grounds, Capitol Park (I) to the Swampoodle location, upon joining the National League. Local papers reported that the new grounds had more space and a more favorable lease. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Connie Mack
Cornelius McGillicuddy (December 22, 1862 – February 8, 1956), better known as Connie Mack, was an American professional baseball catcher, manager, and team owner. The longest-serving manager in Major League Baseball history, he holds untouchable records for wins (3,731), losses (3,948), and games managed (7,755). Mack's victory total is 829 more than the second highest total, 2,902 wins by Tony La Russa. Mack's lead in career losses is even greater, 1,433 higher than the second highest total, La Russa's 2,515. Mack managed the Philadelphia Athletics for the club's first 50 seasons of play, starting in 1901, before retiring at age 87 following the 1950 season, and was at least part-owner from 1901 to 1954. He was the first American League manager to lead a team to 100 wins, doing so in 1910, 1911, 1929, 1930, and 1931; his five 100-win seasons are second most in MLB history, with only two other managers surpassing him. He was the first manager to win the World Series three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walt Wilmot
Walter Robert Wilmot (October 18, 1863 – February 1, 1929) was an American professional baseball player. He played all or parts of 10 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Washington Nationals (1888–89), Chicago Colts (1890–95), and New York Giants (1897–98), primarily as an outfielder. Listed at 5 ft 9 in, 165 lb., Wilmot was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. He was born in Plover, Wisconsin."Walt Wilmot Stats" baseball-reference.com. Retrieved November 6, 2021. While playing for the Nationals in 1889, Wilmot led the league with 19 triples. The following season, he tied with |
Perry Werden
Percival Wheritt "Perry" Werden (July 21, 1865 – January 9, 1934) was an American baseball player. He was a first baseman for the St. Louis Maroons (1884), Washington Nationals (1888), Toledo Maumees (1890), Baltimore Orioles (1891), St. Louis Browns (1892–1893) and Louisville Colonels (1897). Career Werden played as a pitcher in 1884 where he had a 12–1 win–loss record (leading the Union Association in winning percentage at .923), 16 games, 16 games started, 12 complete games, 1 shutout, innings pitched, 113 hits allowed, 61 runs allowed, 31 earned runs allowed, 1 home run allowed, 22 walks allowed, 51 strikeouts and a 1.97 ERA. During this season, he helped the Maroons win the first and only Union Association pennant. An arm injury moved Werden to first base and in 7 seasons he played in 693 games, 2,740 at bats, 444 runs, 773 hits, 109 doubles, 87 triples, 26 home runs, 439 RBI, 150 stolen bases, 281 walks, .282 batting average, .359 on-base percentage, .414 slugging ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dummy Hoy
William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy (May 23, 1862 – December 15, 1961) was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for several teams from 1888 to 1902, most notably the Cincinnati Reds and two Washington, D.C. franchises. Hoy is the most accomplished deaf player in MLB history, and is credited by some sources with causing the establishment of signals for safe and out calls.Sandy and Miller, p. 48. He held the MLB record for games in center field (1,726) from 1889 to 1902, set records for career putouts (3,958) and total chances (4,625) as an outfielder, and retired among the leaders in outfield games (2nd; 1,795), assists (7th; 273), and double plays (3rd; 72). He was also an excellent baserunner, scoring over 100 runs nine times, and often finishing among the top base stealers. He is one of only 29 players to have played in four different Major Leagues. His 1,006 career walks put him second in MLB history behind Billy Hamilton when he ret ... [...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] |
Pete Sweeney
Peter Jay Sweeney (December 31, 1863 – August 22, 1901) was a third baseman in Major League Baseball Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports league in the world. MLB is composed of 30 total teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), ... in the 19th century. His professional career stretched from 1879 through 1897, though only 1888–1890 were spent in the Major Leagues. Sources * 1863 births 1901 deaths Major League Baseball third basemen Washington Nationals (1886–1889) players St. Louis Browns (AA) players Louisville Colonels players Philadelphia Athletics (AA) players 19th-century baseball players San Francisco Knickerbockers players San Francisco Reno players San Francisco Haverlys players Troy Trojans (minor league) players St. Paul Apostles players Oakland Colonels players Rochester Hop Bitters players San Francisco Metropolitans player ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Shoch
George Quintus Shoch (January 6, 1859 – September 30, 1937) born in Philadelphia, was a Utility player for the Washington Nationals (1886–89), Milwaukee Brewers (1891), Baltimore Orioles (1892) and Brooklyn Grooms/Brooklyn Bridegrooms 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 ... (1893–97). In 11 seasons he played in 706 Games and had 2,536 at bats, 414 runs, 671 hits, 89 doubles, 28 triples, 10 home runs, 323 RBI, 138 stolen bases, 298 walks, .265 batting average, .355 On-base percentage, .334 Slugging percentage and 846 total bases. Shoch died at the age of 78 in Philadelphia, where he was interred at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Sources External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Shoch, George 1859 births 1937 deaths Baseball players from Philadelphia 19th-century baseball playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy O'Brien (baseball)
William Smith O'Brien (March 14, 1860 – May 26, 1911) was an American Major League Baseball player who played first base. He was considered a "one-year wonder" and led the National League (NL) in home runs in 1887. Baseball career O'Brien was born in Albany, New York, in 1860. He started his professional baseball career in 1884 and spent most of the season with the St. Paul Apostles of the Northwestern League."Billy O'Brien Minor Leagues Statistics & History" baseball-reference.com. Retrieved November 5, 2021. In September, O'Brien made his major league debut in the , playing a total of 12 games for the |
Al Myers
James Albert Myers (October 22, 1863 – December 24, 1927), was a Major League Baseball second baseman from -. Known as "Cod" Myers, he owned the Health Office Saloon and built an apartment house in Terre Haute, Indiana. Myers's daughter, Ernestine Myers, pursued a successful career in professional dance. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Quakers/Phillies, Kansas City Cowboys, and Washington Nationals The Washington Nationals are an American professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C.. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) East division. From 2005 to 2007, the team played in RFK Stadiu .... External links *Baseball almanac page on Myers 1863 births 1927 deaths Major League Baseball infielders Baseball players from Illinois Milwaukee Brewers (UA) players Philadelphia Quakers players Kansas City Cowboys (NL) players Washington Nationals (1886–1889) players Philadelphia Phillies players 19t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Irwin (baseball)
John Irwin (July 21, 1861 – February 28, 1934) was a third baseman in Major League Baseball Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports league in the world. MLB is composed of 30 total teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), ... in the 19th century. Sources 1861 births 1928 deaths Canadian expatriate baseball players in the United States Major League Baseball players from Canada Major League Baseball third basemen Worcester Ruby Legs players Philadelphia Athletics (AA) players Washington Nationals (1886–1889) players Buffalo Bisons (PL) players Louisville Colonels players 19th-century baseball players Boston Reds (UA) players Boston Reds (AA) players Baseball people from Ontario Minor league baseball managers Bay City (minor league baseball) players Haverhill (minor league baseball) players Newburyport Clamdiggers players Biddeford (m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gid Gardner
Franklin Washington "Gid" Gardner (May 6, 1859 – August 1, 1914) was a Major League Baseball player during the 19th century. Between 1879 and 1888, Gardner played all or part of seven seasons for eight different teams in three different major leagues. He appeared in 199 games, mostly as an outfielder, but also spent some time as a second baseman and pitcher. He had a career batting average of .233 and a pitching record of 2–12."Gid Gardner Statistics and History" baseball-reference.com. Retrieved September 2, 2011. Career Gardner was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1859. He played on several amateur baseball teams in Cambridge until 1878.[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
