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1905 Brooklyn Superbas Season
The 1905 Brooklyn Superbas fell to last place with a franchise-worst 48–104 record, costing manager Ned Hanlon his job. Offseason * January 1905: Sammy Strang was purchased from the Superbas by the New York Giants. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Roster Player stats Batting Starters by position ''Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases'' Other batters ''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases'' Pitching Starting pitchers ''Note: G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; CG = Complete games; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; BB = Bases on balls; SO = Strikeouts'' Other pitchers ''Note: G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; CG = Complete games; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington Park (baseball)
Washington Park was the name given to three Major League Baseball parks (or four, by some reckonings) on two different sites in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, located at Third Street and Fourth Avenue. The two sites were diagonally opposite each other at that intersection. First park The first Washington Park was bounded by Third and Fifth Streets, and Fourth and Fifth Avenues. The property contained an old building then called the Gowanus House, which stands today, albeit largely reconstructed. Known today as the Old Stone House, it was used as an impromptu headquarters by General George Washington during the Battle of Long Island, during a delaying action by 400 Maryland troops against approximately 2000 British and Hessian troops that allowed a good portion of the Continental Army to retreat to fortified positions on Brooklyn Heights. Those events inspired the ballpark's name. The ballpark was the home of the Brooklyn baseball club during 1883� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lew Ritter
Lewis Elmer Ritter (September 7, 1875 in Liverpool, Pennsylvania – May 27, 1952 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Brooklyn Superbas 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 ... from 1902 to 1908. External links 1875 births 1952 deaths Major League Baseball catchers Brooklyn Superbas players Baseball players from Pennsylvania Minor league baseball managers Lockhaven Maroons players Shamokin Reds players Minneapolis Millers (baseball) players St. Paul Apostles players St. Paul Saints (Western League) players Wheeling Stogies players Binghamton Bingoes players Kansas City Blues (baseball) players Indianapolis Indians players Utica Utes players Elmira Colonels players People from Perry County, Pennsylvania [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Sheckard
Samuel James Tilden Sheckard (November 23, 1878 – January 15, 1947) was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms/Superbas (1897–98, 1900–01, 1902–05), Baltimore Orioles (NL) (1899), Baltimore Orioles (AL) (1902), Chicago Cubs (1906–12), St. Louis Cardinals (1913) and Cincinnati Reds (1913). Sheckard was the Chicago Cubs' leadoff batter for the final game of the 1908 World Series. His team played in four World Series in a five-year span from 1906-1910. Career Sheckard was born in Chanceford Township, York County, Pennsylvania. He enjoyed a great 1901 season with the Superbas, hitting .353 with 11 home runs and 104 runs batted in, and leading the league with 19 triples and a .534 slugging average. In that season Sheckard became the first and so far only player to hit inside the park grand slams in two consecutive games. With Baltimore in 1899, Sheckard led the league with 77 stolen bases. He played in four World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Lumley (baseball)
Harry Garfield Lumley (September 29, 1880 – May 22, 1938) was a right fielder and manager in Major League Baseball. He spent his entire career with the Brooklyn Superbas in the National League. Career Lumley was born in Forest City, Pennsylvania, in 1880. In 1901, he started his professional baseball career with Rome of the New York State League. He batted .350. The following season, he played for St. Paul of the American Association and led the league with 18 home runs. In 1903, Lumley joined Seattle of the Pacific Coast League and led the league with a .387 batting average. After the season, he was drafted by the Superbas. In Lumley's first major league season, he batted .279 for Brooklyn and led the NL with nine home runs and 18 triples. Since then, only one other first-year player (Ralph Kiner in 1946) has led his league in home runs. He then batted .293 in 1905. In 1906, he batted .324 with nine home runs and 12 triples. In 1907, he batted .267 with nine home runs. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Hall (infielder/outfielder)
Robert Prill Hall (December 20, 1878 – December 1, 1950), was a professional baseball player who played infield and outfield during the 1904 and 1905 seasons. He was a utility player including games at right field, Center field, left field, first base, second base, shortstop, and third base. Bob played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1904, and 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. ... and Brooklyn Superbas in 1905. Hall made his debut on April 18, 1904. In 103 career games, he had 75 hits in 369 at bats, which is a .203 average. He had 2 home runs, 32 RBIs, and 13 stolen bases. Hall played in his final game on October 7, 1905, and died on December 1, 1950, in Wellesley, Massachusetts. External links 1878 births 1950 deaths Major Lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Dobbs
John Gordon Dobbs (June 3, 1875 – September 9, 1934) was an American professional baseball outfielder. He played five seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1901 to 1905 for the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Orphans/Cubs, and Brooklyn Superbas."John Dobbs Statistics and History" "baseball-reference.com. Retrieved May 29, 2017. In 582 games over 5 seasons, Dobbs posted a .263 (585-for-2224) with 305 runs, 7 , 207 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ad Yale
William M. "Ad" Yale (April 17, 1870 – April 27, 1948) was a professional baseball player. He appeared in four games in Major League Baseball for the 1905 Brooklyn Superbas as a first baseman. He also had an extensive minor league baseball career, playing from 1897 until 1914 for a number of teams, primarily the Bridgeport Orators Bridgeport is the most populous city and a major port in the U.S. state of Connecticut. With a population of 148,654 in 2020, it is also the fifth-most populous in New England. Located in eastern Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock ..., for whom he played from 1898 to 1905. External links Major League Baseball first basemen Brooklyn Superbas players Bristol Braves players Bridgeport Orators players Springfield Ponies players Toronto Maple Leafs (International League) players Northampton Meadowlarks players New Britain Perfectos players Albany Senators players York White Roses players Lancaster Red Roses players Baseb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Owens (baseball)
Thomas Llewellyn "Red" Owens (November 1, 1874 – August 20, 1952) was a professional baseball player. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball for the 1899 Philadelphia Phillies and 1905 Brooklyn Superbas 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 ..., primarily as a second baseman. His minor league baseball career spanned 19 seasons, from 1896 until 1914. External links Major League Baseball second basemen Brooklyn Superbas players Philadelphia Phillies players Milton (minor league baseball) players Shamokin (minor league baseball) players Williamsport Demorest Bicycle Boys players Shamokin Coal Heavers players Lockhaven Maroons players Shamokin Reds players Bloomsburg Blue Jays players New Haven Blues players Norwich Witches players Bristol B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Malay
Charles Francis Malay (June 13, 1879 in Brooklyn, New York – September 18, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York), was a professional baseball player who played second base for the 1905 Brooklyn Superbas. His son, Joe Malay Joseph Charles Malay (October 25, 1905 – March 19, 1989) was an American baseball player who played in nine games for the New York Giants in and . He batted and threw left-handed. Malay's father, Charlie Malay, played for the Brooklyn Dodgers ..., also played professional baseball. External links 1879 births 1905 deaths Major League Baseball second basemen Brooklyn Superbas players Baseball players from New York (state) Sportspeople from Brooklyn Fort Wayne Railroaders players Amsterdam-Gloversville-Johnstown Jags players Amsterdam-Gloversville-Johnstown Hyphens players Newark Sailors players Rochester Bronchos players Elmira Colonels players Danbury Hatters players Montreal Royals players Reading (baseball) players Burials at Holy Cross Cemet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed MacGamwell
Edward M. MacGamwell (January 10, 1878 in Buffalo, New York – May 26, 1924 in Albany, New York), was a professional baseball player who played first base 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 four games for the 1905 Brooklyn Superbas. External links 1878 births 1924 deaths Major League Baseball first basemen Brooklyn Superbas players Baseball players from Buffalo, New York Hamilton (minor league baseball) players Toronto Canucks players Taunton Herrings players Syracuse Stars (minor league baseball) players Newark Sailors players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Albany Senators players Utica Pent-Ups players Binghamton Bingoes players Troy Trojans (minor league) players Haverhill Hustlers players Lowell Grays players Bridgeport Crossme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Lewis (baseball)
Philip Lewis (October 7, 1883 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – August 8, 1959 in Port Wentworth, Georgia), was a professional baseball player who played shortstop from 1905 to 1908 for the Brooklyn Superbas 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 .... He attended Cornell University and served in World War I. External links 1883 births 1959 deaths Major League Baseball shortstops Brooklyn Superbas players Baseball players from Pennsylvania Cornell Big Red baseball players Baltimore Orioles (International League) players Indianapolis Indians players Milwaukee Brewers (minor league) players Kansas City Blues (baseball) players {{US-baseball-shortstop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Hummel
John Edwin Hummel (April 4, 1883 – May 18, 1959) born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, was a Utility player for the Brooklyn Superbas/Brooklyn Dodgers/Brooklyn Robins (1905–15) and New York Yankees (1918). He attended college at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. In 1161 games over 12 seasons, Hummel posted a .254 batting average (991-for-3906) with 421 runs, 128 doubles, 84 triples, 29 home runs, 394 RBIs, 119 stolen bases, 346 bases on balls, .316 on-base percentage and .352 slugging percentage. He finished his career with a .969 fielding percentage In baseball statistics, fielding percentage, also known as fielding average, is a measure that reflects the percentage of times a defensive player properly handles a batted or thrown ball. It is calculated by the sum of putouts and assists, div ... playing at all three outfield positions and first base, second base and shortstop. Sources 1883 births 1959 deaths People from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Baseball pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
