Henry Mullin, baseball player, 1884-1884

Henry Mullin

Born: 4/17/1862 in Saint John, NB, CAN

Died: 11/8/1937 in Beverly, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-04 | Final Game: 1884-09-24

Bats: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Henry J. Mullin

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Biography

Henry Mullin, born in 1862, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1884 to 1906. Primarily recognized as a position player, Mullin made his mark during an era when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the rudimentary styles of the early game towards the more organized approaches that would characterize the modern sport. Despite a relatively short career, he displayed tenacity on the field, participating in 36 games where he accumulated 17 hits, concluding with a batting average of .133. Mullin's statistics, including zero home runs and zero RBIs, highlight the challenges he faced as a player in the late 19th century, a time when offensive production was often limited and competition was fierce. His career, lasting only a few months in 1884, serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if they did not achieve lasting fame. While he may not have left a significant statistical legacy, Mullin's participation during this formative period of baseball reflects the passion and dedication that characterized the sport in its early years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 128 14 17 3 1 0 0 0 8 0 0.133 0.184 0.172 0.356 -630.7

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.

Career OBP .184 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career SLG .172 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.356 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 41.3% 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
1884 WS7 AA 34 120 13 17 3 1 0 0 0 8 0 0.142 .243 (-42%) .278 (-30%) .327 (-44%) .606 (-38%) -630.7
1884 BSU UA 2 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — -630.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
OF 36 0 51 9 8 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 WS7 3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1884 WS7 OF 34 0 47 6 8 0
1884 BSU OF 2 0 4 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Left Field 4
Center Field 31
Right Field 1