Maurice Archdeacon, baseball player, 1923-1925

Maurice Archdeacon

Born: 12/14/1898 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 9/5/1954 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-09-17 | Final Game: 1925-05-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 153 lbs

Full name: Maurice John Archdeacon

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Biography

Maurice Archdeacon, born in 1898, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 1920s. He played in the Major Leagues from 1923 until his final game on May 29, 1925. During his brief career, Archdeacon participated in 127 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a position player. He achieved a commendable batting average of .333, highlighting his offensive prowess during an era characterized by evolving hitting techniques and the tail end of the deadball era. Archdeacon recorded 128 hits over his career, contributing 29 runs batted in and demonstrating his ability to drive in teammates when needed. Although he did not hit any home runs, his speed on the base paths was evident with 13 stolen bases, indicating a playing style that emphasized agility and contact hitting. Archdeacon's contributions to the game, though not extensively documented, reflect the competitive spirit and talent present in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His performance remains a testament to the skill and dedication required to succeed in the sport during that transformative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
127 384 84 128 14 4 0 29 13 48 39 0.333 0.413 0.391 0.803 941.5

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +17.0% above league average.

Career OBP .413 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — +19.1% above league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.803 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1923 CHW AL 22 87 23 35 5 1 0 4 2 6 8 0.402 .282 (+42%) .344 (+28%) .390 (+24%) .734 (+26%) 384.2
1924 CHW AL 95 288 59 92 9 3 0 25 11 40 30 0.319 .283 (+13%) .345 (+19%) .389 (-5%) .734 (+6%) 557.3
1925 CHW AL 10 9 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 98 0 219 9 12 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 CHA OF 20 0 44 1 4 0
1924 CHA OF 77 0 173 8 8 2
1925 CHA OF 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Center Field 95
Right Field 1