Michael Campbell
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1873)
Michael Campbell was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1873 for the Elizabeth Resolutes. In 21 career games, he hit .143 with 12 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Died
- 1/12/1926 in Scotch Plains, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1873-04-28
- Last Game
- 1873-07-23
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 84 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .143 | .163 | .167 | .329 | -603 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.
Career OBP .163 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.
Career OPS .329 vs. league average .661 across their career seasons — 50.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | ELI | 21 | 84 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .143 | .290 (-51%) | .304 (-46%) | .357 (-53%) | .661 (-50%) | -603.0 | |
| Career · 1 season | 21 | 84 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .143 | — | — | — | — | -603 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 18 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Michael Campbell: the record in brief
According to the bio, Michael Campbell debuted on April 28, 1873 and played a final game on July 23, 1873. Campbell's only club in the season tables is the Elizabeth Resolutes. Campbell is listed as a first baseman. The recorded birth is August 1, 1850, in Ireland. Campbell died on January 12, 1926, in Scotch Plains, NJ, USA.
Campbell finished with 12 hits from 84 at bats in 21 games, which works out to .143; the totals also include 2 runs batted in. Campbell got on base at a .163 rate and slugged .167 (.329 OPS). Over the seasons Campbell played, league hitters batted .290; the .143 career figure is 50.8% below that. Only one season appears, 1873 for the Elizabeth Resolutes, when Campbell played 21 games and went 12 for 84. That year the league hit .290, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
By games played in the field, first base leads with 18, followed by shortstop (3) and right field (1). At first base, Campbell's fielding totals are 225 putouts, 3 assists and 15 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Campbell
- Was Michael Campbell a pitcher?
- No. Michael Campbell was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Michael Campbell hit?
- Michael Campbell hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What was Michael Campbell's career batting average?
- Michael Campbell batted .143 over his career, with 12 hits in 84 at bats.
- How many RBI did Michael Campbell have?
- Michael Campbell drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Michael Campbell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Michael Campbell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Michael Campbell play for?
- Michael Campbell played for the Elizabeth Resolutes.