John Milligan, baseball player, 1884-1893

John Milligan

Born: 8/8/1861 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 8/29/1923 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1893-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 192 lbs

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Biography

John Milligan was a prominent American baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, playing primarily as a position player from 1884 to 1893. Born in 1861, Milligan's career spanned a transformative era in baseball as the game began to evolve from its early, rough-and-tumble roots into a more organized sport. Over the course of his career, he participated in 772 games, amassing a total of 848 hits and a commendable batting average of .286. His offensive contributions included 49 home runs and 497 RBIs, which underscored his role as a significant run producer during an era that saw the game shifting towards more power-oriented play. Milligan also showcased his speed on the base paths, stealing 41 bases throughout his career, which reflected the aggressive playing style of the time. His ability to combine hitting for average with power and speed made him a well-rounded player, contributing to his teams' successes in a competitive league landscape. As baseball transitioned into the modern game, Milligan's accomplishments helped pave the way for future generations of players, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
772 2964 440 848 189 50 49 497 41 210 190 0.286 0.341 0.433 0.774 8036.6

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +12.6% above league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career SLG .433 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +26.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.774 vs. league average 0.659 across their career seasons — +17.4% 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 PH4 AA 66 268 39 77 20 3 3 0 0 8 0 0.287 .243 (+18%) .278 (+10%) .327 (+28%) .606 (+20%) 731.4
1885 PH4 AA 67 265 35 71 15 4 2 39 0 7 0 0.268 .244 (+10%) .287 (+1%) .325 (+16%) .613 (+9%) 277.1
1886 PH4 AA 75 301 52 76 17 3 5 45 18 21 0 0.252 .246 (+2%) .302 (avg) .331 (+14%) .634 (+7%) 298.4
1887 PH4 AA 95 377 54 114 27 4 2 50 8 21 30 0.302 .270 (+12%) .331 (+4%) .373 (+10%) .705 (+7%) 441.4
1888 SL4 AA 63 219 19 55 6 2 5 37 3 17 26 0.251 .238 (+5%) .290 (+7%) .319 (+14%) .610 (+11%) 378.9
1889 SL4 AA 72 273 53 100 30 2 12 76 2 16 19 0.366 .263 (+39%) .334 (+22%) .357 (+74%) .691 (+49%) 2198.1
1890 PHP PL 62 234 38 69 9 3 3 57 2 19 19 0.295 .260 (+13%) .336 (+8%) .351 (+13%) .687 (+11%) 433.2
1891 PH4 AA 118 455 75 138 35 12 11 106 2 56 51 0.303 .254 (+19%) .331 (+20%) .343 (+47%) .675 (+34%) 2899.1
1892 WAS NL 88 323 40 89 20 9 4 43 2 26 24 0.276 .244 (+13%) .316 (+6%) .327 (+31%) .644 (+19%) 899.6
1893 BLN NL 24 102 19 25 5 2 1 19 2 5 7 0.245 .279 (-12%) .356 (-18%) .379 (-4%) .735 (-11%) -225.0
1893 NY1 NL 42 147 16 34 5 6 1 25 2 14 14 0.231 .279 (-17%) .356 (-15%) .379 (-3%) .735 (-9%) -225.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 25 5 10 2 1 0 4 3 3 0.400

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1888 WS SL4 8 25 5 10 2 1 0 4 3 3 0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 184 0 1673 69 43 77
3B 2 0 4 5 3 0
C 585 0 3230 825 304 86
OF 9 0 15 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 PH4 C 65 0 474 100 37 5
1884 PH4 OF 1 0 3 1 0 0
1885 PH4 1B 6 0 59 1 2 3
1885 PH4 C 61 0 419 84 35 11
1885 PH4 OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1886 PH4 1B 29 0 291 12 6 8
1886 PH4 3B 2 0 4 5 3 0
1886 PH4 C 40 0 231 51 25 5
1886 PH4 OF 5 0 12 0 2 0
1887 PH4 1B 50 0 436 13 16 21
1887 PH4 C 47 0 262 79 35 10
1887 PH4 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1888 SL4 1B 5 0 38 1 0 1
1888 SL4 C 58 0 317 85 25 11
1889 SL4 1B 9 0 58 2 2 3
1889 SL4 C 66 0 367 105 34 7
1890 PHP 1B 3 0 26 0 1 1
1890 PHP C 59 0 260 66 39 13
1891 PH4 1B 32 0 293 11 6 18
1891 PH4 C 87 0 470 101 37 9
1892 WAS 1B 28 0 285 12 6 12
1892 WAS C 59 0 237 87 18 10
1893 BLN 1B 22 0 187 17 4 10
1893 BLN C 1 0 5 0 1 0
1893 NY1 C 42 0 188 67 18 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 585
First Base 184
Third Base 2
Center Field 6
Right Field 3