John Crowley

Born: 1/12/1862 in Lawrence, MA, USA

Died: 9/23/1896 in Lawrence, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1884-09-10

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: John A. Crowley

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Biography

John Crowley was a professional baseball player born in 1862, who played in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the early stages of organized baseball into a more structured and commercialized sport. His career spanned from May 1, 1884, to September 10, 1884, during which he appeared in 48 games as a position player. Crowley recorded 41 hits and finished with a batting average of .244, contributing 19 runs batted in, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Crowley’s playing style reflected the era's emphasis on contact hitting and small-ball tactics, as exemplified by his ability to get on base and drive in runs despite the lack of power in his offensive game. While his career was brief and did not see him achieve extensive statistical milestones, Crowley was part of the fabric of baseball's development during its formative years, contributing to the sport's evolution during a time of increasing fan interest and institutional growth. His time in the league, though limited, places him among the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
48	168	26	41	7	3	0	19	0	15	21	0.244	0.306	0.321	0.627	131.5

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +9.7% above league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.606 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
1884	PHI	NL	48	168	26	41	7	3	0	19	0	15	21	0.244	.243 (avg)	.278 (+10%)	.327 (-2%)	.606 (+4%)	131.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	48	0	198	49	50	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	PHI	C	48	0	198	49	50	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	48