Mike Moynahan, baseball player, 1880-1884

Mike Moynahan

Born: 1856 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 4/9/1899 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1880-08-20 | Final Game: 1884-06-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Michael Moynahan

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Biography

Mike Moynahan, born in 1856, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early years of the sport. His career spanned from 1880 to 1884, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of 169 games, Moynahan showcased his hitting prowess, accumulating 202 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .294. His offensive contributions included 95 RBIs and a single home run, reflecting the evolving nature of the game as players began to emphasize power alongside batting skill. Moynahan's playing style was emblematic of the era's focus on contact hitting, as evidenced by his impressive batting average. Despite the challenges of his time, including the lack of modern training and conditioning, he was a reliable contributor to his teams. While he did not record any stolen bases, his ability to drive in runs made him a valuable asset on the field. Moynahan's legacy remains a testament to the foundational players of baseball, who helped shape the game into what it would become in the years following his retirement on June 21, 1884.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
169 688 124 202 30 13 1 95 0 47 35 0.294 0.339 0.379 0.718 1930.9

Career AVG .294 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +17.9% above league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +20.7% above league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +14.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.718 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — +17.1% 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
1880 BFN NL 27 100 12 33 5 1 0 14 0 6 9 0.330 .244 (+35%) .267 (+38%) .319 (+25%) .586 (+31%) 454.7
1881 CL2 NL 33 135 12 31 5 1 0 8 0 3 14 0.230 .260 (-12%) .290 (-15%) .338 (-17%) .628 (-16%) -323.5
1881 DTN NL 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — -323.5
1883 PH4 AA 95 400 90 124 18 10 1 67 0 31 0 0.310 .257 (+21%) .285 (+26%) .345 (+19%) .631 (+22%) 1601.8
1884 PH4 AA 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1884 CL2 NL 12 45 9 13 2 1 0 6 0 7 11 0.289 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 0 7 16 4 0
3B 2 0 3 3 2 0
OF 36 0 73 5 13 2
SS 125 0 136 347 94 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1880 BFN SS 27 0 30 70 16 7
1881 CL2 3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1881 CL2 OF 32 0 65 3 9 2
1881 DTN 3B 1 0 3 3 1 0
1883 PH4 SS 95 0 105 268 75 14
1884 PH4 OF 1 0 1 0 1 0
1884 CL2 2B 6 0 7 16 4 0
1884 CL2 OF 3 0 7 2 3 0
1884 CL2 SS 3 0 1 9 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Third Base 2
Shortstop 125
Left Field 33
Center Field 1
Right Field 2