James Cavanagh

Born: 1850 in Scotland

Died: 10/14/1890 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-09-11 | Final Game: 1872-09-19

Full name: James J. Cavanagh

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Biography

James Cavanagh was a professional baseball player born in 1850, who made a brief but notable mark in the early days of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from September 11 to September 19 in 1872, during a time when the game was still in its formative years, evolving from the amateur style that had dominated the landscape into a more organized professional sport. Cavanagh played as a position player, appearing in five games and showcasing his skills on the field. Throughout his short career, Cavanagh recorded six hits and drove in four runs, finishing with a batting average of .261. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions during this early era of baseball were significant in helping to shape the game as it began to gain popularity. Cavanagh's time in the league, although limited, is a reminder of the many players who laid the groundwork for the sport we know today. His participation during such a pivotal moment in baseball history underscores the importance of all players, regardless of the length of their careers, in the evolution of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 23 3 6 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0.261 0.261 0.304 0.565 0.0

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.565 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 12.3% 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
1872 BR1 5 23 3 6 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0.261 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 3 35 0 3 0
OF 2 2 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 BR1 1B 4 3 35 0 3 0
1872 BR1 OF 2 2 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4
Right Field 2