Mike Muldoon

Born: 1856 in Westmeath County, County Westmeath, Ireland

MLB Debut: 1882-05-01 | Final Game: 1886-10-10

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Michael D. Muldoon

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Biography

Mike Muldoon, born in 1856, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early years of the sport, playing from 1882 to 1886. Primarily serving as a position player, Muldoon participated in 495 games throughout his career, where he accumulated 450 hits, 10 home runs, and 187 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average stood at .233, and he recorded 12 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively during a time when baseball was still developing its modern identity. Muldoon played in an era characterized by evolving strategies and the growing popularity of the game, which was transitioning from the "deadball" era into a more dynamic style of play. While not among the most prolific hitters of his time, his contributions to his teams and his resilience on the field were noteworthy. As a player in the 19th century, he helped pave the way for future generations of athletes and remains a part of baseball's rich historical tapestry.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
495	1932	254	450	88	28	10	187	12	92	134	0.233	0.270	0.323	0.593	-1455.5

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .323 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.593 vs. league average 0.618 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
1882	CL2	NL	84	341	50	84	17	5	6	45	0	10	28	0.246	.248 (-1%)	.275 (-3%)	.329 (+15%)	.605 (+7%)	286.7
1883	CL2	NL	98	378	54	86	22	3	0	29	0	10	39	0.228	.257 (-12%)	.285 (-13%)	.345 (-13%)	.631 (-13%)	-848.4
1884	CL2	NL	110	422	46	101	16	6	2	38	0	18	67	0.239	.243 (-2%)	.278 (-3%)	.327 (-2%)	.606 (-3%)	-205.3
1885	BL2	AA	102	410	47	103	20	6	2	52	0	20	0	0.251	.244 (+3%)	.287 (+2%)	.325 (+6%)	.613 (+4%)	233.4
1886	BL2	AA	101	381	57	76	13	8	0	23	12	34	0	0.199	.246 (-19%)	.302 (-11%)	.331 (-17%)	.634 (-14%)	-921.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	59	143	187	33	20
3B	413	478	777	228	56
OF	26	47	4	7	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1882	CL2	3B	61	86	133	30	12
1882	CL2	OF	23	46	4	7	0
1883	CL2	3B	98	122	170	62	9
1883	CL2	OF	2	1	0	0	0
1884	CL2	2B	1	4	3	1	1
1884	CL2	3B	109	126	204	66	15
1884	CL2	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1885	BL2	2B	1	3	0	1	1
1885	BL2	3B	101	103	184	43	16
1886	BL2	2B	57	136	184	31	18
1886	BL2	3B	44	41	86	27	4