Joseph Quinn

Born: 9/22/1856 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1881-09-07 | Final Game: 1881-09-27

Full name: Joseph Andrew Quinn

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Biography

Joseph Quinn was a professional baseball player born in 1856, whose brief Major League career spanned from September 7 to September 27, 1881. As a position player, Quinn made a limited yet memorable impact in the early days of professional baseball during a time when the sport was still evolving. He played in three games, recording one hit and earning one run batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .091. His playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball in the 19th century, an era characterized by its emphasis on contact hitting and developing strategies that would shape the game for future generations. Despite the brevity of his career, Quinn's participation in the league during its formative years places him among the ranks of early baseball players who contributed to the sport’s growing popularity. With no home runs or stolen bases to his name, Quinn's statistics may not tell the full story of his abilities, but they do highlight the challenges faced by players during a time when the game was just beginning to gain a foothold in American culture. His short stint in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the many players who have shaped the history of baseball, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	11	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.091	0.167	0.091	0.258	0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 65.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 42.6% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 73.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.258 vs. league average 0.628 across their career seasons — 59.0% 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
1881	BSN	NL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1881	WOR	NL	2	7	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	11	0	0	0
C	2	0	4	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1881	BSN	1B	1	0	11	0	0	0
1881	WOR	C	2	0	4	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	2
First Base	1