Milt Whitehead, baseball player, 1884-1884

Milt Whitehead

Born: 1862 in Toronto, ON, CAN

Died: 8/15/1901 in Highland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-20 | Final Game: 1884-10-19

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 154 lbs

Full name: Milton Pringle Whitehead

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Biography

Milt Whitehead was a professional baseball player born in 1862, whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1884 to October 19, 1884. He played primarily as a position player during a time when Major League Baseball was still in its formative years, navigating the transition from the deadball era towards a more modern style of play. Over the course of his short career, Whitehead appeared in 104 games, amassing 86 hits and recording a batting average of .207. His offensive contributions included one home run, although he did not drive in any runs during his time in the majors. Despite his limited statistical output, Whitehead's participation in the early days of professional baseball contributed to the evolution of the game. The 1880s were characterized by significant growth in the sport, with teams establishing their identities and fan bases. While he may not be remembered among the sport's legends, Milt Whitehead's brief tenure in the league reflects the rich tapestry of baseball history and the diverse array of players who shaped its early narrative.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 1 1 1 0 0 8.0 14 8 0 2 2 9.00 0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 189.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1884 SLU UA 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 8.0 14 8 2 2 9.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
104 415 63 86 15 1 1 0 0 8 0 0.207 0.222 0.255 0.478 -1252.5

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.478 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 21.2% 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 SLU UA 99 393 61 83 15 1 1 0 0 8 0 0.211 .243 (-13%) .278 (-19%) .327 (-20%) .606 (-19%) -1252.5
1884 KCU UA 5 22 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.136 — — — — -1252.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 0 5 13 4 0
3B 2 0 1 3 2 0
C 1 0 4 0 0 0
OF 2 0 6 1 0 0
P 1 0 0 2 0 0
SS 95 0 85 272 87 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 SLU 2B 1 0 3 3 2 0
1884 SLU 3B 1 0 1 1 2 0
1884 SLU OF 2 0 6 1 0 0
1884 SLU P 1 0 0 2 0 0
1884 SLU SS 94 0 85 269 87 19
1884 KCU 2B 3 0 2 10 2 0
1884 KCU 3B 1 0 0 2 0 0
1884 KCU C 1 0 4 0 0 0
1884 KCU SS 1 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Catcher 1
Second Base 4
Third Base 2
Shortstop 95
Center Field 2