Marty Honan

Born: 5/29/1869 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 8/20/1908 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-10-03 | Final Game: 1891-06-15

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 171 lbs

Full name: Martin Weldon Honan

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Biography

Marty Honan was a professional baseball player born in 1869, whose career spanned a brief period from 1890 to 1891. Primarily known as a position player, Honan made a limited impact on Major League Baseball, appearing in only six games during his time on the field. He recorded two hits, contributing four runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts, but finished his career with a batting average of .133. Despite not achieving significant individual success, Honan's participation in baseball during the early 1890s places him in an era characterized by the transition from the Deadball Era to a more offensively driven game. Honan's playing style and contributions, though minimal in terms of statistics, reflected the challenges faced by many players of his time, who often juggled multiple roles and faced a rapidly evolving sport. While his career was short-lived, Marty Honan remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who have contributed to the rich tapestry of the game, even if their legacies are not widely celebrated. His journey through the early days of Major League Baseball adds depth to the understanding of the sport's development during a formative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	15	1	2	0	1	0	4	0	1	5	0.133	0.188	0.267	0.454	0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.454 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 33.5% below 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
1890	CHC	NL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1891	CHC	NL	5	12	1	2	0	1	0	3	0	1	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	6	0	24	8	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	CHN	C	1	0	6	0	1	0
1891	CHN	C	5	0	18	8	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	6