Dude Esterbrook, baseball player, 1880-1891

Dude Esterbrook

Born: 6/9/1857 in Staten Island, NY, USA

Died: 4/30/1901 in Middletown, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1880-05-01 | Final Game: 1891-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Thomas John Esterbrook

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Biography

Dude Esterbrook, born in 1857, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1880 to 1891, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Esterbrook played a total of 701 games, during which he amassed 741 hits, 6 home runs, and 210 RBIs. With a career batting average of 0.261, he demonstrated a consistent ability to contribute offensively for his teams. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the base paths, stealing 55 bases throughout his career. Esterbrook's impact on the game extended beyond his individual statistics. As a player in the evolving landscape of baseball, he contributed to the growing popularity of the sport and the increasing competition among teams. His playing style reflected the era's emphasis on contact hitting and base running, and he was known for his hustle and determination on the field. Esterbrook's contributions to baseball history are remembered, as he was part of a generation that paved the way for future stars in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
701 2837 387 741 120 34 6 210 55 70 141 0.261 0.284 0.334 0.618 -804.0

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.618 vs. league average 0.648 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
1880 BFN NL 64 253 20 61 12 1 0 35 0 0 15 0.241 .244 (-1%) .267 (-10%) .319 (-7%) .586 (-8%) -336.3
1882 CL2 NL 45 179 13 44 4 3 0 19 0 5 12 0.246 .248 (-1%) .275 (-3%) .329 (-9%) .605 (-6%) -160.9
1883 NY4 AA 97 407 55 103 9 7 0 0 0 15 0 0.253 .257 (-2%) .285 (-2%) .345 (-10%) .631 (-7%) -417.4
1884 NY4 AA 112 477 110 150 29 11 1 0 0 12 0 0.314 .243 (+29%) .278 (+24%) .327 (+31%) .606 (+27%) 2112.1
1885 NY1 NL 88 359 48 92 14 5 2 44 0 4 28 0.256 .244 (+5%) .287 (-8%) .325 (+5%) .613 (-1%) -204.5
1886 NY1 NL 123 473 62 125 20 6 3 43 13 8 43 0.264 .246 (+7%) .302 (-9%) .331 (+6%) .634 (-1%) -292.0
1887 NY4 AA 26 101 11 17 1 0 0 7 8 6 2 0.168 .270 (-38%) .331 (-33%) .373 (-52%) .705 (-43%) -704.4
1888 IN3 NL 64 246 21 54 8 0 0 17 11 2 20 0.220 .238 (-8%) .290 (-20%) .319 (-21%) .610 (-21%) -821.0
1888 LS2 AA 23 93 9 21 6 0 0 7 5 3 10 0.226 .238 (-5%) .290 (-9%) .319 (-9%) .610 (-9%) -821.0
1889 LS2 AA 11 44 8 14 3 0 0 9 6 5 2 0.318 — — — — 113.4
1890 NY1 NL 45 197 29 57 14 1 0 29 12 10 8 0.289 .260 (+11%) .336 (-1%) .351 (+6%) .687 (+2%) 31.6
1891 BRO NL 3 8 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.375 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 10 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.300

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1884 WS NY4 3 10 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.300

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 194 0 1894 67 73 92
2B 12 0 24 23 10 2
3B 419 0 500 761 165 42
C 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 75 0 140 24 25 7
SS 7 0 11 16 14 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1880 BFN 1B 47 0 463 17 31 20
1880 BFN 2B 6 0 10 13 5 0
1880 BFN C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1880 BFN OF 15 0 19 6 7 1
1880 BFN SS 1 0 1 1 2 0
1882 CL2 1B 1 0 5 0 0 1
1882 CL2 OF 45 0 102 15 14 6
1883 NY4 3B 97 0 110 173 42 8
1884 NY4 3B 112 0 126 208 43 11
1885 NY1 3B 84 0 111 159 35 14
1885 NY1 OF 4 0 5 2 1 0
1886 NY1 3B 123 0 148 219 43 9
1887 NY4 1B 9 0 73 3 4 4
1887 NY4 2B 5 0 14 10 4 2
1887 NY4 OF 7 0 9 0 3 0
1887 NY4 SS 5 0 9 14 11 0
1888 IN3 1B 61 0 628 20 16 32
1888 IN3 3B 3 0 5 2 2 0
1888 LS2 1B 23 0 218 10 9 8
1889 LS2 1B 8 0 77 4 6 3
1889 LS2 OF 2 0 1 1 0 0
1889 LS2 SS 1 0 1 1 1 0
1890 NY1 1B 45 0 430 13 7 24
1891 BRO 2B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1891 BRO OF 2 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 194
Second Base 12
Third Base 419
Shortstop 7
Left Field 40
Center Field 24
Right Field 12