Washington Fulmer

Born: 6/15/1840 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 12/8/1907 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-07-19 | Final Game: 1875-07-19

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Washington Fayette Fulmer

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Biography

Washington Fulmer was a professional baseball player born in 1840, who briefly graced the playing fields during the early days of organized baseball. His career, though short-lived, was notable for its unique context within the sport's evolution. Fulmer's sole appearance in the major leagues occurred on July 19, 1875, a time when baseball was beginning to solidify its place in American culture, transitioning from a recreational pastime to a significant professional sport. In his only game, Fulmer showcased his skills as a position player, recording two hits in four at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.5. He also contributed one run batted in to his team's efforts, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Despite the limited nature of his career, Fulmer's performance is a reflection of the era's burgeoning talent and the early days of professional play, where players were still finding their footing in a rapidly evolving game. His brief tenure in the league serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the sport's rich tapestry, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 0.500 0.500 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +97.0% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +91.8% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — +61.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.571 across their career seasons — +75.2% 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
1875 BR2 1 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 3 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 BR2 OF 1 0 3 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 1