Joe Battin
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Joe Battin's journey through the early years of professional baseball reflects the sport's formative era. Born on November 11, 1853, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Battin began his career in the nascent days of organized baseball. He played as an infielder, primarily at third base, and was known for his defensive skills and strong arm. Battin's professional career commenced with

Joe Battin's journey through the early years of professional baseball reflects the sport's formative era. Born on November 11, 1853, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Battin began his career in the nascent days of organized baseball. He played as an infielder, primarily at third base, and was known for his defensive skills and strong arm. Battin's professional career commenced with

Career Batting Stats

AA 1871-1890

AVG

.225

Hits

439

SB

26

OPS

.522

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

D+

Power

D

Speed

B+

Durability

D+

Range

Fielding

Career Timeline

1871

Cleveland Forest Citys (NA)

Player

1873-1874

Philadelphia Athletics (NA)

Player

1875-1877

St. Louis Brown Stockings (NA/NL)

Player

1882-1884

Pittsburg Alleghenys (AA)

Player

1883-1884

Pittsburg Alleghenys (AA)

Manager

1884

Chicago/Pittsburg Unions (UA)

Manager

1884

Baltimore Monumentals (UA)

Player

1884

Chicago/Pittsburg Unions (UA)

Player

1890

Syracuse Stars (AA)

Player

Personal Profile

Born Nov 11th, 1853

Died Dec 10th, 1937

Bats / Throws Right / Right

Height / Weight 5' 10" 169 lbs

Position 2B · 3B

Uniform # (none)

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