John Firth

Born: 5/6/1855 in Lowell, MA, USA

Died: 6/23/1902 in Tewksbury, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-15 | Final Game: 1884-08-15

Height: 6'1" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: John E. Firth

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Biography

John Firth, born in 1855, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable appearance in the historic landscape of 19th-century baseball. He played as a position player during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble game of the early days to a more structured format that would lay the groundwork for modern baseball. Firth's career in Major League Baseball was short-lived, spanning only a single game on August 15, 1884. In that lone game, Firth showcased his skill by recording 1 hit in 3 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.333. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his contribution to the game reflects the opportunities and challenges faced by players in the early days of professional baseball. Firth's single-game career is a testament to the many players who contributed to the burgeoning popularity of baseball during this era, each leaving their mark, no matter how fleeting it may have been. His story serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of baseball history, where even the briefest of careers can hold significance in the narrative of America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	14	8	0	5	0	8.00	0

Career ERA 8.00 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 157.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1884	RIC	AA	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	14	8	5	0	8.00	3.11 (-157%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +37.0% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +10.0% above 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	RIC	AA	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	1	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	RIC	P	1	0	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1