John Carroll, baseball player, 1884-1887

John Carroll

Born: 8/27/1860 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 11/14/1942 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-09-27 | Final Game: 1887-10-03

Bats: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John E. Carroll

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Biography

John Carroll was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who played as a position player during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1884 to 1887, a period characterized by the evolution of baseball as it moved away from the rough-and-tumble style of the 1870s and began implementing more organized play. Over the course of his career, Carroll appeared in 79 games, showcasing a unique playing style that emphasized speed on the bases rather than power at the plate. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Carroll recorded 49 hits and 20 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .171. Though he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated notable speed, evidenced by his 19 stolen bases. His contributions to the game were reflective of the strategic emphasis on base-running and small ball that was prevalent during his era. Carroll's career, though not marked by overwhelming offensive numbers, illustrated the important role of speed and tactical play in the formative years of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
79 287 34 49 6 1 0 20 19 19 35 0.171 0.232 0.199 0.431 -1088.3

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career OBP .232 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career SLG .199 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 41.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.431 vs. league average 0.638 across their career seasons — 32.5% 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
1884 SPU UA 9 31 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.097 — — — — 0.0
1885 BFN NL 13 40 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 8 0.075 — — — — 0.0
1887 CL3 AA 57 216 30 43 5 1 0 19 19 15 27 0.199 .270 (-26%) .331 (-20%) .373 (-38%) .705 (-30%) -1088.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 5 0 4 9 5 0
OF 75 0 106 16 21 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 SPU 3B 2 0 2 2 2 0
1884 SPU OF 8 0 9 5 3 1
1885 BFN OF 13 0 18 4 2 0
1887 CL3 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1887 CL3 3B 3 0 2 7 3 0
1887 CL3 OF 54 0 79 7 16 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 5
Left Field 21
Center Field 6
Right Field 48