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Al Buckenberger
Albert C. Buckenberger (January 31, 1861 – July 1, 1917) was an American manager in Major League Baseball. Early life Buckenberger was born in Detroit, Michigan, and began his career as an infielder, and then manager for minor league teams in the Midwest. Major career In 1889 he became manager of the ''Columbus Solons'' of the American Association for two seasons. After a year at the minor league Sioux City, Iowa ''Cornhuskers'' he joined the National League ''Pittsburgh Pirates'' from 1892 to 1894, and then the '' St. Louis Browns'' for a year. He managed the ''Toronto Maple Leafs'', and the '' Syracuse Stars'' of the Eastern League for a year each, taking Syracuse to a first place finish in 1897. He then managed the Eastern League '' Rochester Bronchos'' from 1899 to 1901, finishing first-second-first. Following this he rejoined the National League as manager of the ''Boston Beaneaters'' from 1902 to 1904. He returned to Rochester between 1905 and 1908. Al Buckenberger al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manager (baseball)
In baseball, the field manager (commonly referred to as the manager) is the equivalent of a head coach who is responsible for overseeing and making final decisions on all aspects of on-field team strategy, lineup selection, training and instruction. Managers are typically assisted by a staff of assistant coaches whose responsibilities are specialized. Field managers are typically not involved in off-field personnel decisions or long-term club planning, responsibilities that are instead held by a team's general manager. Duties The manager chooses the batting order and starting pitcher before each game, and makes substitutions throughout the game – among the most significant being those decisions regarding when to bring in a relief pitcher. How much control a manager takes in a game's strategy varies from manager to manager and from game to game. Some managers control pitch selection, defensive positioning, decisions to bunt, steal, pitch out, etc., while others desig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern League (1884)
Eastern League may refer to: Baseball in the United States ''Most recent leagues listed first'' * Eastern League (1938–present), a minor league established in 1923 and renamed Eastern League in 1938, at the Double-A level * Eastern League (1916–1932), a minor league that last operated at the Class B and Class A levels * Eastern League (1892–1911), operating name of the International League before 1912 * Eastern League (1884–1887), a minor league that was absorbed into the International League Other uses * Eastern League (Japanese baseball), one of two professional baseball minor leagues in Japan * Eastern Football Netball League, an Australian rules football league * Eastern Football League (Scotland), a Scottish non-league football league * Eastern Professional Basketball League, an early name of the Continental Basketball Association * Eastern Professional Soccer League (1928–29), an American soccer league * Eastern Hockey League, an American professional ice hockey min ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1894 Pittsburgh Pirates Season
The 1894 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 13th season of the Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates are an American professional baseball team based in Pittsburgh. The Pirates compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central division. Founded as part of the American Associati ... franchise; their 8th in the National League. The Pirates finished seventh in the National League with a record of 65–65. 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; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1893 In Baseball
Champions *National League: Boston Beaneaters National League final standings Statistical leaders Notable seasons *Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Ed Delahanty led the NL in home runs (19), runs batted in (146), total bases (347), and slugging percentage (.583). He was second in the NL in hits (219) and adjusted OPS+ (164). He was third in the NL in batting average (.368) and runs scored (145). *New York Giants pitcher Amos Rusie had a win–loss record of 33–21 and led the NL in innings pitched (482), strikeouts (208), and shutouts (4). He was second in the NL in earned run average (3.23). He was third in the NL in wins (33) and adjusted ERA+ (143). Events *June 19 – Baltimore Orioles outfielder Piggy Ward reached base a record 17 times in 17 consecutive plate appearances, a streak he started on June 16. The record would be matched 69 years later, when catcher Earl Averill, Jr. tied that mark in . *August 16 – Bill Hawke of the Baltimore Orioles pitches a no-hitter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1893 Pittsburgh Pirates Season
The 1893 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 12th season of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise; their 7th season in the National League The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League (NL), is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada, and the world's oldest extant professional team s .... The Pirates finished second in the National League with a record of 81 wins and 48 losses. 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 = ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1892 In Baseball
Champions *National League (split season): ** First-half: Boston Beaneaters ** Second-half: Cleveland Spiders ** World Series: Boston Beaneaters over Cleveland Spiders (5–0; 1 tie) National League final standings The National League played a split season schedule, with the teams that had the best record in each half of the season meeting in a postseason best-of-nine series, known at the time as the " World's Championship Series". Statistical leaders Events *March 4 – Following the collapse of the American Association, the National League holds its first meeting. They decide on a split season for 1892, with the winners from each half to meet in a championship series following the regular season. *June 6 – Benjamin Harrison becomes the first U.S. president to attend a game while in office, when he watches the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Washington Senators, 7–4 in 11 innings. *July 13 – The final games of the first half are played. *July 15 – Play resumes for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1892 Pittsburgh Pirates Season
The 1892 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 11th season of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise; their sixth in the National League. In a split season A split season is a schedule format implemented in a variety of sports leagues. The season is divided into two parts, with the winners of both halves playing each other at the end for the overall championship. Split seasons are usually found in sp ... schedule, the Pirates finished sixth in the first half of the season and fourth in the second half. Overall, the team had a record of 80–73, sixth-best in the 12-team National 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1890 In Baseball
Champions *National League: Brooklyn Bridegrooms *American Association: Louisville Colonels *Players' League: Boston Reds *World Series: Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3, Louisville Colonels 3, 1 tie *Inter-league playoff: Brooklyn (NL) declined challenge by Boston (PL) *Inter-league playoff: Louisville (AA) declined challenge by Boston (PL) Major league baseball final standings National League final standings American Association final standings Players' League final standings Statistical leaders National League statistical leaders American Association statistical leaders Players' League statistical leaders Notable seasons *Cleveland Infants left fielder Pete Browning led the PL in batting average (.373) and adjusted OPS+ (169). He was second in the PL in on-base percentage (.459). He was fifth in the PL in slugging percentage (.517) and hits (184). *Chicago Pirates pitcher Silver King had a win–loss record of 30–22 and led the PL in earned run average (2.69) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1890 Columbus Solons Season
The 1890 Columbus Solons season was a season in American baseball. The team finished with a 79–55 record, second place in the American Association. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions * May 8, 1890: John Munyan was released by the Solons. 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'' Notes References 1890 Columbus Solons team page at Baseball Reference Columbus Solons Columbus So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1889 In Baseball
Champions Major League Baseball *National League: New York Giants *American Association: Brooklyn Bridegrooms ;World Series New York defeated Brooklyn, six games to three. ;Ohio Championship *First place: Columbus Solons *Second place: Cincinnati Red Stockings *Third place: Cleveland Spiders ;Philadelphia Championship *Draw between the Philadelphia Quakers and the Philadelphia Athletics, who both won and lost five games apiece. Minor League Baseball * Atlantic League: Worcester *California League: Oakland * Central Interstate League: Davenport *Michigan State League: Jackson *Middle States League: Harrisburg *New York State League: Auburn * Southern League: New Orleans *Tri-State League: Canton *Western Association: Omaha College baseball *Tri-Collegiate League: Yale University Major league baseball final standings National League final standings American Association final standings Statistical leaders National League statistical leaders American Association stati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1889 Columbus Solons Season
The 1889 Columbus Solons baseball team finished with a 60–78 record, sixth place in the American Association during their debut season. Offseason * January 11, 1889: Wild Bill Widner was purchased by the Solons from the Washington Nationals. at ''Baseball Reference'' 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 = ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Barnie
William Harrison Barnie (January 26, 1853 – July 15, 1900), nicknamed "Bald Billy", was an American manager and catcher in Major League Baseball. Born in New York City, he played as a right fielder in the National Association in 1874–75. In 1883 he became manager of the Baltimore Orioles of the American Association; he appeared as a backup catcher that season, and also played two games in 1886, but otherwise did not take the field. After leaving the Orioles following the 1891 season, he managed the Washington Senators (1892), Louisville Colonels (1893–94) and Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1897–98). His career managerial record consists of 632 wins and 810 losses. His best finish was third place with the 1887 Orioles. Barnie died in Hartford, Connecticut at the age of 47, of pneumonia complicated by asthmatic bronchitis, and was interred at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. See also *List of Major League Baseball player–managers Major League Baseball (MLB) is the h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
