Joe Mulvey

Born: 10/27/1858 in Providence, RI, USA

Died: 8/21/1928 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-05-31 | Final Game: 1895-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Joseph Henry Mulvey

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Biography

Joe Mulvey, born in 1858, was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the game's rapid evolution and increasing popularity. He played professionally from 1883 until his retirement on May 14, 1895, establishing himself as a reliable position player over a career that spanned more than a decade. Mulvey appeared in 987 games, amassing 1,059 hits and demonstrating consistent offensive capabilities with a career batting average of .261. His power was evident with 28 home runs, while his ability to drive in runs was highlighted by 532 RBIs. In addition to his offensive production, Mulvey showcased his speed on the base paths, stealing 147 bases throughout his career. Known for his versatility, Mulvey was an integral part of the teams he played for during an era that witnessed significant changes in baseball, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. His contributions on the field not only reflected his individual talent but also underscored the growing competitiveness of the sport during the 1880s and 1890s. As a player, he embodied the determination and skill that were becoming hallmarks of the game, leaving a lasting impact on the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
987	4063	598	1059	157	71	28	532	147	134	257	0.261	0.287	0.355	0.642	-3540.1

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.664 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
1883	PRO	NL	4	16	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1883	PHI	NL	3	12	2	6	1	0	0	3	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	PHI	NL	100	401	47	92	11	2	2	32	0	4	49	0.229	.243 (-6%)	.278 (-15%)	.327 (-14%)	.606 (-14%)	-979.2
1885	PHI	NL	107	443	74	119	25	6	6	64	0	3	18	0.269	.244 (+10%)	.287 (-5%)	.325 (+21%)	.613 (+9%)	409.4
1886	PHI	NL	107	430	71	115	16	10	2	53	27	15	31	0.267	.246 (+9%)	.302 (-3%)	.331 (+10%)	.634 (+4%)	97.9
1887	PHI	NL	111	474	93	136	21	6	2	78	43	21	14	0.287	.270 (+6%)	.331 (-3%)	.373 (-1%)	.705 (-2%)	-260.9
1888	PHI	NL	100	398	37	86	12	3	0	39	18	9	33	0.216	.238 (-9%)	.290 (-19%)	.319 (-18%)	.610 (-19%)	-1302.4
1889	PHI	NL	129	544	77	157	21	9	6	77	23	23	25	0.289	.263 (+9%)	.334 (-5%)	.357 (+10%)	.691 (+3%)	76.3
1890	PHP	PL	120	519	96	149	26	16	5	87	20	27	36	0.287	.260 (+10%)	.336 (-3%)	.351 (+22%)	.687 (+10%)	621.4
1891	PH4	AA	113	453	62	115	9	13	5	66	11	17	32	0.254	.254 (avg)	.331 (-13%)	.343 (+6%)	.675 (-4%)	-558.7
1892	PHI	NL	25	98	9	14	1	1	0	4	2	6	9	0.143	.244 (-42%)	.316 (-37%)	.327 (-47%)	.644 (-42%)	-633.6
1893	WAS	NL	55	226	21	53	9	4	0	19	2	7	8	0.235	.279 (-16%)	.356 (-26%)	.379 (-18%)	.735 (-22%)	-991.0
1895	BRO	NL	13	49	8	15	4	1	0	8	1	2	0	0.306	—	—	—	—	-19.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
3B	983	1235	1962	475	131
OF	1	0	0	0	0
SS	4	1	8	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1883	PRO	SS	4	1	8	4	0
1883	PHI	3B	3	9	3	4	1
1884	PHI	3B	100	151	216	73	20
1885	PHI	3B	107	144	201	62	12
1886	PHI	3B	107	99	191	40	2
1886	PHI	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1887	PHI	3B	111	123	197	50	18
1888	PHI	3B	100	87	174	32	9
1889	PHI	3B	129	165	284	54	20
1890	PHP	3B	120	144	227	62	15
1891	PH4	3B	113	172	241	49	18
1892	PHI	3B	25	40	58	13	5
1893	WAS	3B	55	76	140	31	10
1895	BRO	3B	13	25	30	5	1