Josh Reilly, baseball player, 1896-1896

Josh Reilly

Born: 5/9/1868 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 6/12/1938 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-05-02 | Final Game: 1896-05-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Henry Reilly

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Biography

Josh Reilly, born in 1868, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from May 2 to May 28, 1896. As a position player, Reilly participated in nine games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he demonstrated a modest offensive presence. He recorded nine hits, contributing to a batting average of .214, along with two runs batted in (RBIs) and two stolen bases. Notably, Reilly did not hit any home runs during his short stint in the league. Reilly's career unfolded during the late 19th century, a transformative era in baseball marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Although he did not achieve long-term success or notoriety, his contributions to the game, albeit limited, reflected the competitive spirit and evolving strategies of early baseball. Players like Reilly were crucial in laying the groundwork for future generations, embodying the passion and determination that characterized the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 42 6 9 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 0.214 0.233 0.238 0.471 0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 38.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.471 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 36.5% 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
1896 CHC NL 9 42 6 9 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 8 0 20 28 8 1
SS 1 0 1 4 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1896 CHN 2B 8 0 20 28 8 1
1896 CHN SS 1 0 1 4 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 8
Shortstop 1