Forrest Cady

Born: 1/26/1886 in Bishop Hill, IL, USA

Died: 3/3/1946 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-26 | Final Game: 1919-07-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: Forrest Leroy Cady

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Biography

Forrest Cady was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1919. Primarily a position player, Cady appeared in 355 games during his career, showcasing his versatility and commitment on the field. Known for his steady presence in the lineup, he compiled a career total of 216 hits and 74 RBIs, achieving a batting average of .240. His offensive contributions were complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 4 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Cady played during a transitional period in baseball history, which saw the sport evolving from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. While he hit only 1 home run in his career, his role was often more focused on contact hitting and driving in runs rather than power. Despite not being a standout star, Cady's contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination characteristic of players of his era, making him a notable figure in the early years of professional baseball. He remained active in the game until his retirement on July 9, 1919, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
355	901	83	216	47	11	1	74	4	66	107	0.240	0.297	0.320	0.616	-817.1

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — 6.6% below 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
1912	BOS	AL	47	135	19	35	13	2	0	9	0	10	16	0.259	.268 (-4%)	.335 (-3%)	.358 (+7%)	.694 (+2%)	20.0
1913	BOS	AL	40	96	10	24	5	2	0	6	1	5	14	0.250	.259 (-4%)	.325 (-10%)	.345 (-1%)	.670 (-5%)	-105.1
1914	BOS	AL	61	159	14	41	6	1	0	8	2	12	22	0.258	.255 (+1%)	.322 (-4%)	.339 (-9%)	.661 (-7%)	-177.3
1915	BOS	AL	78	205	25	57	10	2	0	17	0	19	25	0.278	.250 (+11%)	.318 (+7%)	.332 (+4%)	.651 (+6%)	213.2
1916	BOS	AL	78	162	5	31	6	3	0	13	0	15	16	0.191	.248 (-23%)	.314 (-16%)	.326 (-19%)	.640 (-17%)	-484.6
1917	BOS	AL	17	46	4	7	1	1	0	2	0	1	6	0.152	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	PHI	NL	34	98	6	21	6	0	1	19	1	4	8	0.214	.262 (-18%)	.322 (-22%)	.347 (-12%)	.670 (-17%)	-283.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
13	32	2	6	0	0	0	1	4	5	0.188

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1916	WS	BOS	2	4	1	1	0	3	0	0.250
1915	WS	BOS	4	6	0	2	0	1	2	0.333
1912	WS	BOS	7	22	1	3	1	0	3	0.136

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	7	0	38	3	0	2
C	323	0	1304	360	35	28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1912	BOS	1B	4	31	1	0	2
1912	BOS	C	43	249	56	3	4
1913	BOS	C	39	198	44	2	3
1914	BOS	C	58	217	80	9	1
1915	BOS	C	77	313	79	8	12
1916	BOS	1B	3	7	2	0	0
1916	BOS	C	63	188	49	8	4
1917	BOS	C	14	54	17	3	2
1919	PHI	C	29	85	35	2	2