The following are the baseball events of the year 1890 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common
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Champions
- World Series: Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3, Louisville Colonels 3, 1 tie
- National League: Brooklyn Bridegrooms
- American Association: Louisville Colonels
- Players League: Boston Reds
Major League Baseball final standings
National League final standings
| National League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| Brooklyn Bridegrooms | 86 | 43 | . Calendar Major League Baseball See also 2008 Major League Baseball season Postseason October 1 – ALDS and Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-2 John Wetteland, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves (4-2 Pat Borders, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics (4-0 José Rijo, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over San Francisco Giants (4-0 Dave Stewart, See also 1988 Major League Baseball season Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Mets over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Ray Knight, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Kansas City Royals over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over San Diego Padres (4-1 Alan Trammell, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Rick Dempsey, Champions Major League Baseball World Series Champion St Louis Cardinals World Series MVP Darrell Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-2 Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Philadelphia Phillies over Kansas City Royals (4-2 Mike Schmidt, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Baltimore Orioles (4-3 Willie Stargell, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Bucky Dent, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Reggie Jackson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over New York Yankees (4-0 Johnny Bench, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Pete Rose, MVP Champions Major League Baseball 1974 World Series: Oakland Athletics over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-1 Rollie Fingers Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over New York Mets (4-3 Reggie Jackson, Labor strife and more moving 1972 was tainted by a players' strike over pension and salary arbitration Champions Major League Baseball World Series MVP Roberto Clemente All-Star Game, July 13 at Champions Major Leagues World Series MVP Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, July 14 at Riverfront Stadium Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets The Year of the Pitcher In Major League Baseball, the trend throughout the 1960s was of increased pitching dominance caused by enforcing a larger strike zone (top of armpit Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Bob Gibson, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-0 Frank Robinson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Minnesota Twins (4-3 Sandy Koufax, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-3 Bob Gibson, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-0 Sandy Koufax, MVP The 1962 season is perhaps most notable for the dismal 40-120 record of the New York Mets, which has been a continuing source of humor among baseball fans as well as comedians such as Headline Event of the Year Roger Maris hits 61 home runs breaking Babe Ruth 's record Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over New York Yankees (4-3 Bobby Richardson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Chicago White Sox (4-2 Larry Sherry, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Milwaukee Braves (4-3 Bob Turley, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Milwaukee Braves over New York Yankees (4-3 Lew Burdette, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 Don Larsen, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Brooklyn Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-3 Johnny Podres, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Giants over Cleveland Indians (4-0 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 All-Star Game Headline Event of the Year Baseball's Shot Heard 'Round the World gives the New York Giants the National League Pennant in the third game of a best-of-three-games Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Philadelphia Phillies (4-0 All-Star Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-1 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cleveland Indians over Boston Braves (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Boston Red Sox (4-3 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over Chicago Cubs (4-3 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-1 All-Star Game Headline events of the year Joe Dimaggio hits in 56 consecutive games Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Detroit Tigers (4-3 All-Star Game Headline Event of the Year On May 17, 1939, Princeton University and Columbia University played the first televised baseball Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs (4-0 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-1 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over Chicago Cubs (4-2 All-Star Game, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Detroit Tigers (4-3 All-Star Game Headline Event of the Year First Negro League Baseball All-Star Game. Champions World Series: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs (4-0 Negro League World Series: Pittsburgh Crawfords Champions World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Philadelphia Athletics (4-3 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over St Louis Cardinals (4-2 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over Chicago Cubs (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: New York Yankees over St Louis Cardinals Awards and honors League Headline Event of the Year Murderers' Row lead New York Yankees to World Series victory Champions World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-3 Negro League World Series: Chicago Champions World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Washington Senators (4-3 Negro League World Series: Hilldale Champions World Series: Washington Senators over New York Giants (4-3 First Negro League World Series: Kansas Champions World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-2 Awards and honors League Champions World Series: New York Giants over New York Yankees (4-0-1 Statistical Leaders Major Headline Events of the Year First Radio broadcast of the World Series. Champions World Series: Cleveland Indians over Brooklyn Robins (5-2 Awards and honors Headline Event of the Year Chicago White Sox players accused of throwing World Series, resulting in the Black Sox scandal Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Chicago Cubs (4-2 MLB Statistical Leaders Major Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Chicago White Sox over New York Giants (4-2 Awards Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Brooklyn Robins (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Boston Braves over Philadelphia Athletics (4-0 Awards and honors Chalmers Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over New York Giants (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over New York Giants (4-3-1 Awards and honors Chalmers Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over New York Giants (4-2 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over Chicago Cubs (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Detroit Tigers (4-3 Awards and honors MLB Statistical Champions World Series: Chicago Cubs over Detroit Tigers (4-1 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders Champions World Series: Chicago Cubs over Detroit Tigers (4-0-1 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders Champions World Series: Chicago White Sox over Chicago Cubs (4-2 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders Champions World Series: New York Giants over Philadelphia Athletics (4-1 Awards and honors MLB Statistical Champions American League: Boston Red Sox National League: New York Giants MLB Statistical Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Boston Americans over Pittsburgh Pirates (5-3 in the first modern World Champions Major League Baseball American League: Philadelphia Athletics National League: Pittsburgh Pirates Champions Major League Baseball American League: Chicago White Stockings National League: Pittsburgh Pirates Champions Chronicle-Telegraph Cup: Brooklyn Superbas defeated Pittsburgh Pirates, 3 games to 1 National League: Champions National League: Brooklyn Superbas National League final standings Events Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters National League final standings Events Champions Temple Cup: Baltimore Orioles defeated Boston Beaneaters, 4 games to 1 National League: Boston Beaneaters Champions Temple Cup: Baltimore Orioles defeated Cleveland Spiders, 4 games to 0 National League: Baltimore Champions Temple Cup: Cleveland Spiders defeated Baltimore Orioles, 4 games to 1 National League: Baltimore Champions Temple Cup: New York Giants defeated Baltimore Orioles, 4 games to 0 National League: Baltimore Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters National League final standings Events Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters defeated Cleveland Spiders, 5 games to 0 (1 tie National League Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters American Association: Boston Reds Major League Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3 National League: New York Giants Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 St Louis Browns 4 National League: New York Giants Champions World Series Detroit Wolverines 10 St Louis Browns 5 (15 game series National League: Detroit Champions World Series St Louis Browns 4 Chicago White Stockings 2 National League: Chicago White Stockings Champions Post-season playoff Chicago White Stockings played St Champions First World's Championship Series: Providence Grays over New York Metropolitans (3-0 National League Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters American Association: Philadelphia Athletics Inter-State Champions NOTE Chicago White Stockings played the Cincinnati Red Stockings in a 2-game post-season series Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Providence Grays National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Boston Red Caps International Association Buffalo Bisons Pacific Coast Athletics Champions National League: Boston Red Caps International Association London‚ Ontario‚ Canada Tecumsehs League Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings Major League Baseball final standings Statistical Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical Champions National Association (professional Philadelphia Athletics National Association of Amateur Base Ball Players Star of Brooklyn Champions National Association of Base Ball Players: Chicago White Stockings, albeit disputed by Mutual of New York Part of the History of baseball series Champions National Association of Base Ball Players Champions National Association of Base Ball Players: Atlantic of Brooklyn Events May 4 - The Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North Part of the History of baseball in the United States series The Negro leagues were American professional Baseball leagues Nippon Professional Baseball or NPB is the highest level of Baseball in Japan. Baseball The Players League, initiated by the ballplayer union competes with the National League and American Association. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but The Boston Reds were a 19th century Baseball team located in Boston Massachusetts that played in the Players League in 1890 and in the American Association The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 667 | -- |
| Chicago Colts | 84 | 53 | . The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 613 | 6 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 78 | 54 | . The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 591 | 9. 5 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 77 | 55 | . The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 583 | 10. 5 |
| Boston Beaneaters | 76 | 57 | . 571 | 12 |
| New York Giants | 63 | 68 | . The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 481 | 24 |
| Cleveland Spiders | 44 | 88 | . The Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland Ohio. 333 | 43. 5 |
| Pittsburgh Alleghenys | 23 | 113 | . The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 169 | 66. 5 |
American Association final standings
| American Association | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| Louisville Colonels | 88 | 44 | . This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 667 | -- |
| Columbus Solons | 79 | 55 | . The Columbus Solons were a baseball team in the American Association from 1889 to 1891 590 | 10 |
| St. Louis Browns | 78 | 58 | . The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 574 | 12 |
| Toledo Maumees | 68 | 64 | . The Toledo Maumees of 1890 were a short-lived baseball team in the American Association. 515 | 20 |
| Rochester Broncos | 63 | 63 | . The Rochester Broncos were a short-lived baseball team in the American Association, playing only one season 1890 500 | 22 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 15 | 19 | . The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. 441 | 24 |
| Syracuse Stars | 55 | 72 | . Syracuse Stars was a name used by two separate major league baseball teams in the 19th century as well as the name of the minor league baseball teams which preceded them based in 433 | 30. 5 |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 54 | 78 | . This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team 409 | 34 |
| Brooklyn Gladiators | 26 | 73 | . The Brooklyn Gladiators were a Major League Baseball team in the American Association during the 1890 season 263 | 45. 5 |
Players League final standings
| Players League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| Boston Reds | 81 | 48 | . The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but The Boston Reds were a 19th century Baseball team located in Boston Massachusetts that played in the Players League in 1890 and in the American Association 628 | -- |
| Brooklyn Ward's Wonders | 76 | 56 | . The Brooklyn Ward's Wonders was a team who played in the Players League in 1890 576 | 6. 5 |
| New York Giants | 74 | 57 | . In 1890 the short-lived Players League included a team called the New York Giants. 565 | 8 |
| Chicago Pirates | 75 | 62 | . The Chicago Pirates were a baseball team in the Players League for a single season in 1890. 547 | 10 |
| Philadelphia Quakers | 68 | 63 | . The Philadelphia Quakers, later known as the Philadelphia Athletics, was a professional American Baseball team of the Players League and later the 519 | 14 |
| Pittsburgh Burghers | 60 | 68 | . The Pittsburgh Burghers were a Baseball team in the Players League, a short-lived Major League that existed only for the 1890 season 469 | 20. 5 |
| Cleveland Infants | 55 | 75 | . The Cleveland Infants was a one year baseball team in the Players' League. 423 | 26. 5 |
| Buffalo Bisons | 36 | 96 | . The Buffalo Bisons of 1890 were a member of the short-lived Players League. 273 | 46. 5 |
Statistical leaders
National League Statistical Leaders
| National League | |||||||
| Type | Name | Stat | |||||
| AVG | Jack Glasscock NYG | . The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively John Wesley Glasscock ( July 22 1857 - February 24 1947) was an American Shortstop in Major League The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 336 | |||||
| HR | Oyster Burns BRO | 13 | Mike Tiernan NYG | 13 | Walt Wilmot CHC | 13 | |
| RBI | Oyster Burns BRO | 128 | |||||
| Wins | Bill Hutchison CHC | 42 | |||||
| ERA | Billy Rhines CIN | 1. Thomas P "Oyster" Burns ( September 6, 1864 - November 11, 1928) was a professional baseball player who played from 1884 to 1895 The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Michael Joseph Tiernan ( January 21 1867 - November 7 1918) nicknamed "Silent Mike" was an American Right fielder The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Walter Robert Wilmot ( October 18, 1863 - February 1, 1929) is a former professional Baseball player. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Thomas P "Oyster" Burns ( September 6, 1864 - November 11, 1928) was a professional baseball player who played from 1884 to 1895 The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA A win is a Statistic in Major League Baseball credited to the Pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when his team last took the lead "Wild" Bill Hutchison ( December 17, 1859 - March 19, 1926) was a former professional Baseball player. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched William Pearl Rhines ( March 14, 1869 - January 30, 1922) was a former professional Baseball player. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 95 | |||||
| Strikeouts | Amos Rusie NYG | 341 | |||||
American Association Statistical Leaders
| American Association | |||
| Type | Name | Stat | |
| AVG | Jimmy Wolf LOU | . In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Amos Wilson Rusie ( May 30, 1871 - December 6, 1942) nicknamed "The Hoosier Thunderbolt" was a hard-throwing Right-handed The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively William Van Winkle "Jimmy" Wolf ( May 12 1862 &ndash May 16 1903) also known as Chicken Wolf was an American The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 363 | |
| HR | Count Campau STL | 9 | |
| RBI | Spud Johnson COL | 113 | |
| Wins | Sadie McMahon PHA/BAL | 36 | |
| ERA | Scott Stratton LOU | 2. Charles Colombus "Count" Campau ( October 17 1863 &ndash April 3 1938) was an American Major League Baseball The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St John Ralph "Spud" Johnson (Born 1860 in Canada) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player for three seasons two for the Columbus Solons The Columbus Solons were a baseball team in the American Association from 1889 to 1891 A win is a Statistic in Major League Baseball credited to the Pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when his team last took the lead Sadie McMahon (born September 19, 1867 in Wilmington Delaware - February 20, 1954) is a former professional baseball player This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched Scott Stratton (born October 2, 1869 in Campbellsburg Kentucky - March 8, 1939) is a former professional baseball player who played The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 36 | |
| Strikeouts | Sadie McMahon PHA/BAL | 291 | |
Players League Statistical Leaders
| Players League | |||
| Type | Name | Stat | |
| AVG | Pete Browning CLE | . In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Sadie McMahon (born September 19, 1867 in Wilmington Delaware - February 20, 1954) is a former professional baseball player This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively Louis Rogers "Pete" Browning ( June 17 1861 - September 10 1905) was an American center and Left fielder The Cleveland Infants was a one year baseball team in the Players' League. 373 | |
| HR | Roger Connor NYI | 14 | |
| RBI | Hardy Richardson BOS | 146 | |
| Wins | Mark Baldwin CHI | 34 | |
| ERA | Silver King CHI | 2. Roger Connor ( July 1, 1857 &ndash January 4, 1931) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player born in Waterbury Connecticut In 1890 the short-lived Players League included a team called the New York Giants. Hardy Richardson ( April 21, 1855 in Clarksboro, New Jersey – January 14, 1931 in Utica, New York The Boston Reds were a 19th century Baseball team located in Boston Massachusetts that played in the Players League in 1890 and in the American Association A win is a Statistic in Major League Baseball credited to the Pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when his team last took the lead Marcus Elmore Baldwin ( October 29 1863 - November 10 1929) nicknamed "Fido" was an American right-handed Pitcher The Chicago Pirates were a baseball team in the Players League for a single season in 1890. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched Silver King ( January 11, 1868 - May 21, 1938) born Charles Frederick Koenig in St The Chicago Pirates were a baseball team in the Players League for a single season in 1890. 69 | |
| Strikeouts | Mark Baldwin CHI | 211 | |
Notable seasons
Events
January-March
- January 9 - The Brooklyn Gladiators are admitted to the American Association, joining Toledo, Rochester and Syracuse as new members. In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Marcus Elmore Baldwin ( October 29 1863 - November 10 1929) nicknamed "Fido" was an American right-handed Pitcher The Chicago Pirates were a baseball team in the Players League for a single season in 1890. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. The Brooklyn Gladiators were a Major League Baseball team in the American Association during the 1890 season This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The Toledo Maumees of 1890 were a short-lived baseball team in the American Association. The Rochester Broncos were a short-lived baseball team in the American Association, playing only one season 1890 Syracuse Stars was a name used by two separate major league baseball teams in the 19th century as well as the name of the minor league baseball teams which preceded them based in
- January 28 - New York Supreme Court Justice Morgan J. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted The Supreme Court of the State of New York is New York State 's Trial court, and is of General jurisdiction. O'Brien rules in favor of John Montgomery Ward's Reserve Clause case, and by extension the Players League, by ruling baseball contracts lacked mutuality and were therefore unenforceable. John Montgomery Ward ( March 3, 1860 – March 4, 1925) was a 19th century Major League Baseball star pitcher, Shortstop The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but This is the first in several rulings that allows the Players League to proceed as planned.
- February 1 - The National League finalizes its schedule for 1890, but refuses to release it. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Speculation abounds that they are waiting for the Players League to release their own schedule so that the NL may purposely schedule conflicting games in the same cities where both leagues have teams. The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but
- February 24 - An anonymous group allegedly offers $1 million to purchase the entire National League. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The National League, believing the offer a hoax, turns it down. Some believe the offer was made by the Players League, knowing the NL would refuse the offer, so they could point to the refusal as proof that the NL was in much better financial shape than they claimed. The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but
- March 6 - The National League releases its official schedule although many believe it to be an intentional fake as it includes the Indianapolis Hoosiers and the Washington Nationals, who are rumored to be on the brink of being bought out by the NL. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Indianapolis Hoosiers can refer to three major league and one minor league Baseball clubs based in Indianapolis Indiana. The first Washington Nationals baseball team to be a member of the National League existed from 1886 to 1889
- March 11 - The Players League releases its schedule while claiming it paid no attention to the previously released National League schedule. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball
- March 27 - The Inter-State League rejects an application from an all-black team made up of former Cuban Giants. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates The Cuban Giants, also known as the Babylon Black Panthers were a African-American professional Baseball club perhaps the first one
April-June
- April 15 - A judge in Philadelphia, citing the John Montgomery Ward decision, refuses to grant an injunction against Bill Hallman that would keep him from playing in the Players League. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə John Montgomery Ward ( March 3, 1860 – March 4, 1925) was a 19th century Major League Baseball star pitcher, Shortstop William Wilson "Bill" Hallman ( March 31 1867 &ndash September 11 1920) was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and was an The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but
- April 17 - The Players League is officially launched even though the structure has been in place for several months. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but Due to player contract wording, the PL's legal representation thought is best to wait until 1890 to officially form. The Players League had also decided to wait until several lawsuits and injunctions were decided.
- April 17 - The American Association season begins. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 Despite being only marginally involved in the war between the Players League and the National League, the AA will receive as many battle wounds as the 2 openly fighting leagues do. The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball
- April 19 - Amid much hoopla, the National League and the Players League both open their seasons with directly conflicting games. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but Both leagues will inflate attendance figures all season in an effort to influence public opinion.
- April 19 - George Davis makes his major league debut with the Cleveland Spiders. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer George Stacey Davis ( August 23, 1870 – October 17, 1940) was a Shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball The Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland Ohio.
- April 22 - The Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association steal 19 bases against rookie catcher Grant Briggs of the Syracuse Stars in a 17-6 victory. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 Syracuse Stars was a name used by two separate major league baseball teams in the 19th century as well as the name of the minor league baseball teams which preceded them based in
- April 22 - Jesse Burkett makes his major league debut with the New York Giants. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Jesse Cail Burkett ( December 4, 1868 &ndash May 27, 1953) nicknamed "The Crab" was a Major League Baseball player The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division.
- April 23 - Kid Nichols makes his major league debut with the Boston Beaneaters. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Charles Augustus Nichols ( September 14, 1869 - April 11, 1953) better known as Kid Nichols, was a Major League Baseball
- April 26 - Charlie Ganzel of the Boston Beaneaters tags 2 runners out at the plate in completing a triple play against the New York Giants. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Charles William (Charlie Ganzel ( June 18, 1862 - April 7, 1914) was a Catcher in Major League Baseball who played for The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division.
- May 1 - George Pinkney of the Brooklyn Bridegrooms has his consecutive games streak stopped at 577 after being spiked in a game. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. George Burton Pinkney ( January 11, 1859 - November 10, 1926) born in Orange Prairie Illinois was a Third baseman for the The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Pinkney's game streak would stand until 1920 when it was broken by Everett Scott but Pinkney's consecutive innings streak, however, would last until it was broken by Cal Ripken, Jr. nearly 100 years later. Lewis Everett Scott ( November 19, 1892 &ndash November 2, 1960) nicknamed "Deacon" was an American Shortstop
- May 3 - Jack Stivetts of the St. Louis Browns strikes out 7 consecutive batters for the 2nd time in a week. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João John Elmer Stivetts ( March 31 1868 Ashland Pennsylvania - April 18 1930 Ashland PA was a Pitcher with an 11-year career The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- May 12 - Mike Tiernan of the New York Giants hits a mammoth 13th inning solo home run off of Boston Beaneaters pitcher Kid Nichols to give Amos Rusie a 1-0 win. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Michael Joseph Tiernan ( January 21 1867 - November 7 1918) nicknamed "Silent Mike" was an American Right fielder The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Charles Augustus Nichols ( September 14, 1869 - April 11, 1953) better known as Kid Nichols, was a Major League Baseball Amos Wilson Rusie ( May 30, 1871 - December 6, 1942) nicknamed "The Hoosier Thunderbolt" was a hard-throwing Right-handed Tiernan's shot lands in the outfield of the adjacent Polo Grounds while a Players League game is being played. The Polo Grounds was the name given to four different Stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City used by Baseball 's New York Giants The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but Crowds from both games cheer Tiernan as he circles the bases.
- May 22 - Harry Wright, manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, is inexplicably struck blind. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. William Henry "Harry" Wright ( January 10 1835 &ndash October 3 1895) was an English -born American professional The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It will take 10 days before Wright can even distinguish light from dark and he will not return to managing until August 6th.
- May 31 - George Gore, Buck Ewing and Roger Connor of the Players League New York Giants become the first trio to hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in a win over the Pittsburgh Burghers. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. George F Gore ( May 3 1857 - September 16 1933) was an American Center fielder in Major League Baseball who William "Buck" Ewing ( October 17, 1859 – October 20, 1906) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player and Roger Connor ( July 1, 1857 &ndash January 4, 1931) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player born in Waterbury Connecticut The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but In 1890 the short-lived Players League included a team called the New York Giants. The Pittsburgh Burghers were a Baseball team in the Players League, a short-lived Major League that existed only for the 1890 season
- June 4 - Tim Keefe of the New York Giants of the Players League wins his 300th career game with a 9-4 victory over the Boston Reds. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Timothy John "Tim" Keefe ( January 1 1857 &ndash April 23 1933) was an American pitcher in Major League In 1890 the short-lived Players League included a team called the New York Giants. The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but The Boston Reds were a 19th century Baseball team located in Boston Massachusetts that played in the Players League in 1890 and in the American Association
- June 7 - Jack McFetridge of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches a 5-hitter in his major league debut, winning 4-1. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. McFetridge will not appear again in the majors until 1903, when he goes 1-11 for the Phillies.
- June 15 - Bill Greenwood of the Rochester Broncos becomes the only left-handed shortstop to participate in a triple play as the Broncos turn it against the Syracuse Stars. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history William F Greenwood ( 1857 - May 2, 1902) was a Second baseman in Major League Baseball who played a total of six seasons from - The Rochester Broncos were a short-lived baseball team in the American Association, playing only one season 1890 Syracuse Stars was a name used by two separate major league baseball teams in the 19th century as well as the name of the minor league baseball teams which preceded them based in It is the last game Greenwood plays at shortstop in his career.
- June 21 - Silver King of the Chicago Pirates of the Players League pitches a no-hitter against the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders but loses 1-0 when the game's only run comes on a 2-base error. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Silver King ( January 11, 1868 - May 21, 1938) born Charles Frederick Koenig in St The Chicago Pirates were a baseball team in the Players League for a single season in 1890. The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but The Brooklyn Ward's Wonders was a team who played in the Players League in 1890
- June 23 - Mike Griffin of the Players League Philadelphia Quakers sets a record by reaching base by way of error in all 4 at-bats in a game against the Pittsburgh Burghers. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Michael Joseph Griffin ( March 20 1865 &ndash April 10 1908) was an American Major League Baseball Center fielder The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but The Philadelphia Quakers, later known as the Philadelphia Athletics, was a professional American Baseball team of the Players League and later the The Pittsburgh Burghers were a Baseball team in the Players League, a short-lived Major League that existed only for the 1890 season
- June 28 - Mike Tiernan of the New York Giants hits for the cycle for the 2nd time in his career. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Michael Joseph Tiernan ( January 21 1867 - November 7 1918) nicknamed "Silent Mike" was an American Right fielder The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division.
July-September
- July 12 - The visiting Buffalo Bisons pick up a local Brooklyn player named Lewis to pitch in their game against the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. The Buffalo Bisons of 1890 were a member of the short-lived Players League. Brooklyn (named after the Dutch town Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. The Brooklyn Ward's Wonders was a team who played in the Players League in 1890 Lewis allows 20 runs on 13 hits and 7 walks in 3 innings before he is moved to left field for the remainder of the game. It is the only known appearance in the major leagues for Mr. Lewis.
- July 15 - National League leaders, including Albert Spalding, pool $80,000 to keep the New York Giants from going bankrupt in order to maintain an NL presence in New York City. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Albert Goodwill Spalding ( Byron, Illinois September 2 1850 &ndash September 9 1915 in Point Loma, California) was a professional Baseball The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The City of New York
- July 22 - The Brooklyn Daily Eagle prints an article about a night game scheduled to be played the next evening in Hartford against a visiting Baltimore team. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of The Brooklyn Eagle, also called The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, was a daily newspaper published in Brooklyn, New York from October 26
- July 23 - Harry Stovey becomes the first player in major league history to reach 100 career home runs when he hits one for the Boston Reds in a Players League game. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Harry Duffield Stovey, born Harry Duffield Stowe ( December 20, 1856 - September 20, 1937 was a 19th century Major League Baseball The Boston Reds were a 19th century Baseball team located in Boston Massachusetts that played in the Players League in 1890 and in the American Association The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but
- July 27 - The Brooklyn Gladiators, leading 13-8, are forced to forfeit their game against the Columbus Solons in the 8th inning when they run out of game balls. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. The Brooklyn Gladiators were a Major League Baseball team in the American Association during the 1890 season The Columbus Solons were a baseball team in the American Association from 1889 to 1891
- July 28 - Mickey Welch wins his 300th career game. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Michael Francis Welch Born as Michael Francis Walsh ( July 4, 1859 - July 30, 1941) was a 19th century Major League Baseball
- August 2 - Arlie Latham, playing for the Chicago Pirates in the Players League, has his reserve rights, still held by the St. Louis Browns of the American Association, sold to the Cincinnati Reds of the National League for $2,500. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Walter Arlington Latham ( March 15 1860 &ndash November 29 1952) was an American Third baseman in Major League Baseball The Chicago Pirates were a baseball team in the Players League for a single season in 1890. The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Latham leaves the Brotherhood and jumps to the Reds after he is given $500 of the purchase price.
- August 6 - John Reilly hits for the cycle for the 3rd time in his career which still stands as the major league record, although it has since been tied by Bob Meusel and Babe Herman. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. John Good "Long John" Reilly ( October 5 1858 - May 31 1937) was an American First baseman in Major League Robert William Meusel ( July 19 1896 – November 28 1977) was an American left and Right fielder in Major Floyd Caves "Babe" Herman ( June 26 1903 - November 27 1987) was an American Right fielder in Major
- August 6 - Cy Young makes his major league debut with the Cleveland Spiders. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Denton True "Cy" Young (March 29 1867 – November 4 1955 was an American Baseball player who pitched for five different major league The Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland Ohio.
- August 11 - Mickey Welch of the New York Giants records his 300th career win. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Michael Francis Welch Born as Michael Francis Walsh ( July 4, 1859 - July 30, 1941) was a 19th century Major League Baseball The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey.
- August 16 - Bill Phillips of the Pittsburgh Alleghenys sets a record when he allows 2 grand slams in 1 inning in an 18-5 loss to the Chicago Colts. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois.
- August 25 - The Brooklyn Gladiators, losers of 14 straight who are now 16 games out of 7th place in the American Association and fighting for attendance with the first-place Bridegrooms of the National League and the 2nd-place Brooklyn Ward's Wonders of the Players League, disband. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the The Brooklyn Gladiators were a Major League Baseball team in the American Association during the 1890 season This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Brooklyn Ward's Wonders was a team who played in the Players League in 1890 The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but They are replaced in the AA by the Baltimore Orioles who had previously dropped out of the AA following the 1889 season. The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3 National League: New York Giants
- September 6 - In Baltimore, with no umpire present, the Toledo Maumees and the Baltimore Orioles each supply a player to officiate. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started The Toledo Maumees of 1890 were a short-lived baseball team in the American Association. The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. After 7 innings with the game tied at 2, the Toledo umpire calls the game because of darkness. The Baltimore umpire promptly calls the game a forfeit in favor of the Orioles. The American Association will officially declare the game a tie. This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891
- September 14 - Connie Mack begins his long managerial career when he takes over as interim manager of the Buffalo Bisons of the Players League. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Cornelius Alexander Mack ( December 22, 1862 – February 8, 1956) born Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy, was an American The Buffalo Bisons of 1890 were a member of the short-lived Players League. The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but
- September 15 - Cannonball Titcomb throws a no-hitter for the American Association Rochester Broncos in a 7-0 win over the Syracuse Stars. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Ledell "Cannonball" Titcomb ( August 21 1866 &ndash June 8 1950) was an American Major League Baseball player This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The Rochester Broncos were a short-lived baseball team in the American Association, playing only one season 1890 Syracuse Stars was a name used by two separate major league baseball teams in the 19th century as well as the name of the minor league baseball teams which preceded them based in
- September 17 - The Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association release or sell most of their players because of severe financial problems. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The Athletics finish the season losing all 21 of their remaining scheduled games with assorted pick-up players.
- September 22 - The Boston Reds clinch the Players League pennant. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians The Boston Reds were a 19th century Baseball team located in Boston Massachusetts that played in the Players League in 1890 and in the American Association The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but
- September 23 - George Nicol of the St. Louis Browns throws a no-hitter in his major league debut in a game called after 7 innings due to darkness. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Ed Cartwright chips in with a 3-run home run and a grand slam in an 11 run 3rd inning of the 21-2 rout. Edward Charles "Jumbo" Cartwright ( October 6, 1859 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania – September 3, 1933 in
- September 29 - The Louisville Colonels, who had finished last in 1889, clinch the American Association pennant with a 6-1 win over the Syracuse Stars. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3 National League: New York Giants This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 Syracuse Stars was a name used by two separate major league baseball teams in the 19th century as well as the name of the minor league baseball teams which preceded them based in
- September 30 - Walt Wilmot of the Chicago Colts, who will tie for the National League lead in home runs, is called out twice in one game for being struck by a batted ball while base-running. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball
- September 30 - The Brooklyn Bridegrooms clinch the National League pennant. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball
October-December
- October 9 - Cincinnati Reds owner, Aaron Stern, sells the club for $48,000 to club owners in the Players League. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but
- October 12 - Hank Gastright of the Columbus Solons pitches a no-hitter against the Toledo Maumees in a game called after 8 innings. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. The Columbus Solons were a baseball team in the American Association from 1889 to 1891 The Toledo Maumees of 1890 were a short-lived baseball team in the American Association.
- October 17 - Brooklyn wins Game 1 of the World Series 9-0 over the Louisville Colonels. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882
Births
January-April
- January 4 - Ossie Vitt
- January 5 - Benny Kauff
- January 11 - Max Carey
- January 16 - Erskine Mayer *
- January 17 - Louis Santop
- February 3 - Larry MacPhail **
- February 4 - Eddie Ainsmith
- February 4 - Possum Whitted
- February 5 - Max Flack
- February 20 - Sam Rice *
- April 6 - Red Smith
- April 14 - Dick Redding
* * Some sources show 1889
** Some sources show 1888
May-August
- May 14 - Alex Pompez
- June 17 - Phil Douglas
- June 20 - Cumberland Posey
- June 27 - Rube Benton
- June 28 - Ken Williams
- July 8 - Wally Mayer
- July 8 - Ivey Wingo
- July 21 - Howie Shanks
- July 30 - Casey Stengel *
- August 4 - Dolf Luque
- August 16 - Baby Doll Jacobson
- August 18 - Buck Weaver
- August 22 - Urban Shocker
*Some sources show 1889
September-December
- September 19 - Stuffy McInnis
- September 24 - Mike González
- October 29 - Happy Finneran
- November 23 - Al Halt
- November 24 - Ralph Comstock
- December 4 - Bob Shawkey
- December 27 - Ernie Krueger
Deaths
- 1890 - Wash Williams, age unknown, played in 3 games from 1884-1885. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Oscar Joseph "Ossie" Vitt ( January 4 1890 - January 31 1963) was a Major League Baseball Third baseman Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Benjamin Michael Kauff ( January 5, 1890 – November 17, 1961) was a professional Baseball player, who played Centerfield Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Max George Carey ( January 11, 1890 &ndash May 30, 1976) was an American Center fielder in Major League Baseball Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Jacob Erskine Mayer (born James Esrkine Mayer, January 16, 1889 &ndash March 10, 1957) was an American Baseball Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Louis Santop Loftin (January 17 1890 - January 22 1942 was an American Catcher in Baseball 's Negro Leagues, who became one of black baseball's earliest Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Leland Stanford "Larry" MacPhail Sr ( February 3 1890 - October 1 1975) was an American executive and innovator in Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Edward Wilbur Ainsmith (born as Edward Anshmedt; February 4, 1890 – September 6, 1981) nicknamed " Dorf," was Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons George Bostic Whitted ( February 4, 1890 - October 16, 1962) born in Durham North Carolina was an Outfielder and Third Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Max John Flack ( February 5, 1890 in Belleville Illinois - July 31, 1975 in Belleville Illinois) was a professional baseball Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Edgar Charles "Sam" Rice ( February 20, 1890 - October 13 1974) was an American Right fielder in Major Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus For other uses see Red Smith. James Carlisle (Red Smith ( April 6 1890 – October 11 1966) was Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Richard Redding ( April 14 1890 &ndash October 31 1948) nicknamed "Cannonball" was an American Pitcher, Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3 National League: New York Giants Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Alejandro "Alex" Pompez (May 14 1890 - March 14 1974 was an American executive in Negro league baseball who owned the Cuban Stars (East and New Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Phillip Brooks Douglas ( June 17, 1890 in Cedartown Georgia - August 1 1952 was an American Baseball player Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Cumberland Willis "Cum" Posey (June 20 1890 Homestead, Pennsylvania - March 28 1946 Pittsburgh) was an American player manager Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden John Cleave Benton ( June 27, 1890 - December 12, 1937) was a Pitcher born in Clinton North Carolina, for Major League Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. For the former baseball player & current baseball GM born in 1964 see Kenny Williams (baseball Kenneth Roy Williams ( June 28 Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Walter A Mayer ( July 8, 1890 - November 18, 1951) was a backup Catcher in Major League Baseball who played from through Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Ivey Brown Wingo ( July 8, 1890 - March 1, 1941) was a Major League Baseball Catcher for the St Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Howard Samuel Shanks ( July 21, 1890 in Chicago Illinois - July 30, 1941 in Monaca Pennsylvania) is a former professional Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel ( July 30, 1890 - September 29, 1975) nicknamed "The Old Professor" was an American Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Adolfo Domingo De Guzmán "Dolf" Luque ( August 4, 1890 &ndash July 3, 1957) was an early 20th century Cuban Starting Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting William Chester "Baby Doll" Jacobson ( August 16, 1890 - January 16, 1977) was a Major League Baseball Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. George Daniel "Buck" Weaver ( August 18 1890 - January 31 1956) was an American Shortstop and Third baseman Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Urban James Shocker ( August 22 1890 – September 9 1928) born Urbain Jacques Shockor in Cleveland Ohio, was a Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. John Phalen "Stuffy" McInnis ( September 19 1890 - February 16 1960) was a First baseman and manager in Major Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Miguel Angel Gonzalez (Cordero ( September 24, 1890 - February 19, 1977) was a Cuban Catcher, coach and Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Happy Finneran (born Joseph Ignatius Finneran on October 29 1890 in East Orange New Jersey died February 3 1942 in Orange New Jersey was a Pitcher for Major League Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Al Halt (November 23 1890 in Sandusky Ohio – January 22 1973 in Sandusky Ohio was an infielder for Major League Baseball in 1914 1915 and 1918 Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Ralph Remick Comstock ( November 24, 1890 &ndash September 13, 1966) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. James Robert Shawkey James Robert (Bob Shawkey was born on ( December 4 1890 Died - December 31 1980) to John William Shawkey and Sarah Catherine Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Ernest George Krueger ( December 27, 1890 &ndash April 22, 1976) born in Chicago Illinois was a Catcher for the Cleveland Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common
- January 13 - Buck Gladman, 36, third baseman who played from 1883-1886. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks
- February 1 - George Trenwith, age unknown, third baseman for the 1875 Philadelphia Centennials. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders The Philadelphia Centennials of 1875 were a short-lived baseball team in the National Association.
- February 4 - Ed Greer, 34?, outfielder who played from 1885-1887. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Edward C Greer (1865 in Philadelphia PA - February 4, 1890) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player
- February 22 - Bill Blair, 26, pitched in 1888 for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne William Ellsworth Blair ( September 17, 1863 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania – February 22, 1890 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania was a Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 St Louis Browns 4 National League: New York Giants This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891
- March 9 - Jake Goodman, 36, first baseman for the 1878 Milwaukee Grays. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Champions National League: Boston Red Caps International Association Buffalo Bisons Pacific Coast Athletics The Milwaukee Grays of 1878 were a short-lived baseball team in the National League.
- April 25 - Charlie Hodnett, 28?, pitcher who went 12-2 for the 1884 St. Louis Maroons. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Champions First World's Championship Series: Providence Grays over New York Metropolitans (3-0 National League The St Louis Maroons were a professional Baseball club based in St
- June 12 - Warren White, 45?, starting third baseman for 6 different teams from 1871-1875, 1884. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. William Warren White (1844 &ndash June 12 1890) was an American Major League Baseball player who played mainly third base for six
- June 20 - John Weyhing, 20, pitcher who made eight starts for 1888 Cincinnati Red Stockings, one inning for 1889 Columbus team; brother of star pitcher Gus. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. August "Gus" Weyhing ( September 29, 1866 – September 4, 1955) was a Pitcher for nine professional Baseball
- September 26 - Jerrie Moore, 35?, reserve catcher from 1884-1885. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Jeremiah S Moore (1855– September 26, 1890) was a Major League Baseball Catcher / Outfielder in the 19th century
- October 1 - Pete Donnelly, 40, outfielder for the 1871 Fort Wayne Kekiongas. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Champions National Association (professional Philadelphia Athletics National Association of Amateur Base Ball Players Star of Brooklyn The Fort Wayne Kekiongas were a professional Baseball team notable for having won the first professional game of baseball ever played on May 4, 1871.
- October 14 - Gus Williams, 20?, pitched in 2 games for the 1890 Brooklyn Gladiators. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces The Brooklyn Gladiators were a Major League Baseball team in the American Association during the 1890 season
- November 9 - Jim Lillie, outfielder from 1883-1886. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all
External links
- 1890 National League season at baseball-reference.com
- 1890 American Association season at baseball-reference.com
- 1890 Players League season at baseball-reference.com
- Charlton's Baseball Chronology at BaseballLibrary.com
- Year by Year History at Baseball-Almanac.com
- Retrosheet.org
- Business of Baseball.com article on the formation and history of the Players League
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