Ned Hanlon, baseball player, 1880-1892

Ned Hanlon

⭐ Hall of Fame 1996

Born: 8/22/1857 in Montville, CT, USA

Died: 4/14/1937 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1880-05-01 | Final Game: 1892-09-15

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edward Hugh Hanlon

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Biography

Ned Hanlon, born in 1857, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would follow. Hanlon's career spanned from 1880 to 1892, during which he played in a total of 1,270 games. He compiled 1,318 hits, 30 home runs, and 518 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .259. His prowess on the basepaths was evident as he recorded 329 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and strategic base running. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1996, Hanlon was recognized not only for his individual achievements but also for his impact on the game. He played an instrumental role in popularizing the idea of aggressive baserunning, which would influence future generations of players. His contributions helped to shape the evolving style of play during a significant era in baseball history, making him a notable figure in the sport's rich legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1270 5087 931 1318 159 79 30 518 329 472 357 0.259 0.324 0.339 0.663 3960.9

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.647 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 CL2 NL 73 280 30 69 10 3 0 32 0 11 30 0.246 .244 (+1%) .267 (+3%) .319 (-5%) .586 (-1%) -20.0
1881 DTN NL 76 305 63 85 14 8 2 28 0 22 11 0.279 .260 (+7%) .290 (+13%) .338 (+17%) .628 (+15%) 762.8
1882 DTN NL 82 347 68 80 18 6 5 38 0 26 25 0.231 .248 (-7%) .275 (+3%) .329 (+9%) .605 (+6%) 376.9
1883 DTN NL 100 413 65 100 13 2 1 40 0 34 44 0.242 .257 (-6%) .285 (+5%) .345 (-16%) .631 (-6%) -247.0
1884 DTN NL 114 450 86 119 18 6 5 39 0 40 52 0.264 .243 (+9%) .278 (+16%) .327 (+11%) .606 (+14%) 1165.7
1885 DTN NL 105 424 93 128 18 8 1 29 0 47 18 0.302 .244 (+24%) .287 (+29%) .325 (+20%) .613 (+24%) 1900.7
1886 DTN NL 126 494 105 116 6 6 4 60 50 57 39 0.235 .246 (-5%) .302 (+4%) .331 (-11%) .634 (-4%) -141.1
1887 DTN NL 118 471 79 129 13 7 4 69 69 30 24 0.274 .270 (+1%) .331 (-3%) .373 (-5%) .705 (-4%) -390.7
1888 DTN NL 109 459 64 122 6 8 5 39 38 15 32 0.266 .238 (+11%) .290 (+1%) .319 (+8%) .610 (+5%) 297.5
1889 PIT NL 116 461 81 110 14 10 2 37 53 58 25 0.239 .263 (-10%) .334 (-2%) .357 (-9%) .691 (-6%) -468.2
1890 PTP PL 121 485 107 132 16 6 1 45 65 81 24 0.272 .260 (+5%) .336 (+14%) .351 (-4%) .687 (+5%) 761.7
1891 PIT NL 119 455 87 121 12 8 0 60 54 48 30 0.266 .254 (+5%) .331 (+3%) .343 (-5%) .675 (-1%) -37.2
1892 BLN NL 11 43 3 7 1 1 0 2 0 3 3 0.163 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
15 50 5 11 1 1 0 4 5 1 0.220

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1887 WS DTN 15 50 5 11 1 1 0 4 5 1 0.220

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 13 0 34 29 14 4
OF 1254 0 2659 209 350 47
SS 7 0 7 14 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1880 CL2 OF 69 0 135 9 35 4
1880 CL2 SS 4 0 5 9 0 1
1881 DTN OF 74 0 141 15 18 4
1881 DTN SS 2 0 2 5 6 0
1882 DTN 2B 1 0 3 1 0 0
1882 DTN OF 82 0 194 19 27 8
1883 DTN 2B 11 0 31 28 14 4
1883 DTN OF 90 0 216 13 30 6
1884 DTN OF 114 0 241 30 39 5
1885 DTN OF 105 0 220 19 38 2
1886 DTN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1886 DTN OF 126 0 205 18 17 4
1887 DTN OF 118 0 264 18 30 4
1888 DTN OF 109 0 230 7 21 3
1889 PIT OF 116 0 277 18 26 2
1890 PTP OF 121 0 297 16 30 4
1891 PIT OF 119 0 219 25 33 1
1891 PIT SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1892 BLN OF 11 0 20 2 6 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 13
Shortstop 7
Left Field 119
Center Field 1133
Right Field 1