Monte Cross

Born: 8/31/1869 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 6/21/1934 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-09-27 | Final Game: 1907-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: Montford Montgomery Cross

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Biography

Monte Cross was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a career that spanned from 1892 to 1907. Born in 1869, Cross played a total of 1,684 games and established himself as a durable and versatile athlete. Over the course of his career, he recorded 1,365 hits, 31 home runs, and 621 RBIs, while posting a batting average of .234. His speed on the bases was evident, as he successfully stole 328 bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game not only with his bat but also with his agility. Cross played during a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Known for his gritty playing style, he contributed significantly to his teams, helping to shape the dynamics of the game during his tenure. His legacy includes not only his on-field achievements but also his role in the development of offensive strategies that would influence future generations of players. Monte Cross remains a recognized figure in baseball history, reflecting the spirit and competitive nature of the era in which he played.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1684	5828	719	1365	232	68	31	621	328	616	719	0.234	0.316	0.313	0.629	-8121.7

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 7.3% 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
1892	BLN	NL	15	50	5	8	0	0	0	2	2	4	10	0.160	.244 (-35%)	.316 (-30%)	.327 (-51%)	.644 (-41%)	-297.1
1894	PIT	NL	13	43	14	19	1	5	2	13	6	5	4	0.442	—	—	—	—	512.8
1895	PIT	NL	109	397	67	101	14	13	3	54	39	38	38	0.254	.296 (-14%)	.361 (-10%)	.399 (-5%)	.761 (-8%)	-735.7
1896	STL	NL	125	427	66	104	10	6	6	52	40	58	48	0.244	.290 (-16%)	.354 (-3%)	.387 (-13%)	.741 (-8%)	-617.7
1897	STL	NL	132	465	60	133	17	11	4	55	38	62	44	0.286	.291 (-2%)	.354 (+7%)	.387 (+2%)	.741 (+4%)	564.0
1898	PHI	NL	149	525	68	135	25	5	1	50	20	55	46	0.257	.270 (-5%)	.333 (+1%)	.347 (-5%)	.680 (-2%)	-125.5
1899	PHI	NL	154	557	85	143	25	6	3	65	26	56	49	0.257	.282 (-9%)	.343 (-2%)	.366 (-7%)	.710 (-5%)	-483.5
1900	PHI	NL	131	466	59	94	11	3	3	62	19	51	51	0.202	.279 (-28%)	.338 (-15%)	.366 (-30%)	.705 (-23%)	-1996.8
1901	PHI	NL	139	483	49	95	14	1	1	44	24	52	91	0.197	.271 (-28%)	.326 (-14%)	.359 (-34%)	.686 (-25%)	-2175.2
1902	PHA	AL	137	497	72	115	22	2	3	59	17	32	39	0.231	.266 (-13%)	.321 (-10%)	.343 (-12%)	.665 (-11%)	-1057.6
1903	PHA	AL	137	470	44	116	21	2	3	45	31	49	56	0.247	.261 (-6%)	.316 (+3%)	.345 (-8%)	.662 (-3%)	-63.8
1904	PHA	AL	153	503	33	95	23	4	1	38	19	46	69	0.189	.246 (-23%)	.300 (-11%)	.321 (-20%)	.622 (-16%)	-1365.0
1905	PHA	AL	79	252	28	67	17	2	0	24	8	19	40	0.266	.248 (+7%)	.307 (+8%)	.322 (+8%)	.629 (+8%)	362.9
1906	PHA	AL	134	445	32	89	23	3	1	40	22	50	89	0.200	.247 (-19%)	.307 (-5%)	.315 (-14%)	.622 (-10%)	-653.1
1907	PHA	AL	77	248	37	51	9	5	0	18	17	39	45	0.206	.245 (-16%)	.304 (+4%)	.308 (-9%)	.613 (-2%)	9.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	17	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.176

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1905	WS	PHA	5	17	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.176

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	4	1	6	3	1	0
SS	1678	434	3980	5375	812	534

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1892	BLN	SS	15	0	18	39	9	2
1894	PIT	SS	13	0	34	39	6	7
1895	PIT	2B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1895	PIT	SS	108	0	257	330	77	42
1896	SLN	SS	125	0	298	394	84	31
1897	SLN	SS	132	0	329	516	75	47
1898	PHI	SS	149	0	404	506	93	65
1899	PHI	SS	154	0	370	529	90	55
1900	PHI	SS	131	0	339	459	62	68
1901	PHI	SS	139	0	343	445	65	31
1902	PHA	SS	137	0	373	466	66	37
1903	PHA	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1903	PHA	SS	137	0	305	396	45	36
1904	PHA	SS	153	153	276	424	47	26
1905	PHA	2B	2	1	3	3	1	0
1905	PHA	SS	77	75	160	195	27	22
1906	PHA	SS	134	134	305	411	47	48
1907	PHA	SS	74	72	169	226	19	17