Amos Cross, baseball player, 1885-1887

Amos Cross

Born: 1860 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 7/16/1888 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-04-22 | Final Game: 1887-10-08

Full name: Amos C. Cross

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Biography

Amos Cross was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, contributing to the early evolution of the game during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Born in 1860, Cross played from 1885 until 1887, participating in a total of 117 games as a position player. Over the course of his brief career, he amassed 118 hits, showcasing a batting average of .268, which reflected a solid performance in an era when offensive output was just beginning to increase. Cross demonstrated versatility on the field, as evidenced by his ability to contribute not only with his bat—hitting 1 home run and driving in 56 runs—but also with his speed on the bases, as he recorded 13 stolen bases. His contributions helped to lay the groundwork for the evolving strategies of the game, as players began to embrace a more aggressive style that included base stealing and situational hitting. Although his career was relatively short, Amos Cross remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the formative years of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
117 441 62 118 16 7 1 56 13 45 0 0.268 0.338 0.342 0.681 1003.9

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.653 across their career seasons — near 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
1885 LS2 AA 35 130 11 37 2 1 0 14 0 0 0 0.285 .244 (+17%) .287 (+1%) .325 (-3%) .613 (-1%) -36.9
1886 LS2 AA 74 283 51 78 14 6 1 42 13 44 0 0.276 .246 (+12%) .302 (+24%) .331 (+14%) .634 (+19%) 1040.8
1887 LS2 AA 8 28 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.107 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 22 0 222 8 13 9
C 91 0 405 131 49 6
OF 2 0 5 1 0 0
SS 2 0 0 7 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1885 LS2 C 35 0 173 48 15 1
1886 LS2 1B 20 0 212 8 13 8
1886 LS2 C 51 0 219 75 29 4
1886 LS2 OF 1 0 5 1 0 0
1886 LS2 SS 2 0 0 7 4 0
1887 LS2 1B 2 0 10 0 0 1
1887 LS2 C 5 0 13 8 5 1
1887 LS2 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 91
First Base 22
Shortstop 2
Left Field 1
Right Field 1