Paddy Quinn, baseball player, 1871-1877

Paddy Quinn

Born: 1849 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 1/2/1909 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-07-26 | Final Game: 1877-06-21

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: Patrick James Quinn

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Biography

Paddy Quinn was a professional baseball player active from 1871 to 1877, primarily known for his role as a position player during a formative period in Major League Baseball. Born in 1849, Quinn's career spanned the early years of organized baseball, a time when the game was evolving rapidly and gaining popularity across the United States. He played in a total of 42 games, compiling 36 hits and achieving a batting average of .243. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed nine RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases with four stolen bases. Quinn's playing style reflected the characteristics of the era, as he navigated the transition from the game's more rudimentary phases to a more structured and competitive environment. His tenure in the league was notable for its brevity, yet he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during the 1870s, a decade that laid the groundwork for the modern game. Despite not attaining fame like some of his contemporaries, Quinn's contributions during these early years helped shape the foundation of baseball in America.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 148 26 36 1 0 0 9 4 6 6 0.243 0.273 0.250 0.523 -143.8

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.523 vs. league average 0.612 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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
1871 FW1 5 17 8 4 0 0 0 2 3 4 0 0.235 — — — — 0.0
1875 KEO 11 43 4 14 1 0 0 5 0 0 1 0.326 — — — — 0.0
1875 HR1 5 13 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1875 CH2 17 61 12 14 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0.230 .253 (-10%) .260 (-12%) .309 (-26%) .570 (-20%) 0.0
1877 CHC NL 4 14 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.071 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 29 5 112 29 25 0
OF 18 0 17 1 17 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 FW1 C 5 5 21 6 1 0
1875 KEO C 10 0 50 12 10 0
1875 KEO OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1875 HR1 C 3 0 9 1 2 0
1875 HR1 OF 3 0 4 0 4 0
1875 CH2 C 11 0 32 10 12 0
1875 CH2 OF 10 0 4 0 9 0
1877 CHN OF 4 0 7 1 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 29
Center Field 11
Right Field 7