John Corkhill
Born: 4/11/1858 in Parkesburg, PA, USA
Died: 4/3/1921 in Pennsauken, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1883-05-01 | Final Game: 1892-07-12
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: John Stewart Corkhill
Biography
John Corkhill, born in 1858, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1883 to May 1, 1892. Corkhill played during a transformative period in baseball, as the game was evolving with the introduction of new rules and the increasing popularity of the sport. Throughout his time in the major leagues, he was known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound.
Corkhill finished his career with a record of 3-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.62. He recorded a total of 21 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and a reliever. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Corkhill's role in the game helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers. His contributions during the late 19th century remain a testament to the evolving skills and strategies that defined early professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 62.3 | 68 | 32 | 3 | 17 | 21 | 4.62 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CN2 | AA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1.80 | 0.0 |
| 1885 | CN2 | AA | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37.0 | 36 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 3.65 | -741.6 |
| 1886 | CN2 | AA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 1887 | CN2 | AA | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 5.52 | 103.8 |
| 1888 | CN2 | AA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.0 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1086 | 4404 | 650 | 1120 | 110 | 80 | 31 | 631 | 137 | 174 | 109 | 0.254 | 0.288 | 0.337 | 0.625 | -3587.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CN2 | AA | 88 | 375 | 53 | 81 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 46 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.216 | -1130.7 |
| 1884 | CN2 | AA | 110 | 452 | 85 | 124 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 70 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.274 | 642.1 |
| 1885 | CN2 | AA | 112 | 440 | 64 | 111 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 53 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.252 | -296.3 |
| 1886 | CN2 | AA | 129 | 540 | 81 | 143 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 97 | 24 | 23 | 0 | 0.265 | 19.5 |
| 1887 | CN2 | AA | 128 | 541 | 79 | 168 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 97 | 30 | 14 | 10 | 0.311 | 457.4 |
| 1888 | BR3 | AA | 19 | 71 | 17 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0.380 | 614.1 |
| 1888 | CN2 | AA | 118 | 490 | 68 | 133 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 74 | 27 | 15 | 14 | 0.271 | 614.1 |
| 1889 | BR3 | AA | 138 | 537 | 91 | 134 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 78 | 22 | 42 | 24 | 0.250 | -414.2 |
| 1890 | BRO | NL | 51 | 204 | 23 | 46 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 0.225 | -681.7 |
| 1891 | CIN | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1891 | PH4 | AA | 83 | 349 | 50 | 73 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 12 | 26 | 15 | 0.209 | 0.0 |
| 1891 | PIT | NL | 41 | 145 | 16 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0.228 | 0.0 |
| 1892 | PIT | NL | 68 | 256 | 23 | 47 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 0.184 | -1328.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0.208 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | WS | BR3 | 9 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0.208 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 26 | 0 | 190 | 11 | 3 | 7 |
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 15 | 0 | 25 | 26 | 8 | 0 |
| OF | 1041 | 0 | 2156 | 224 | 134 | 47 |
| P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 17 | 0 | 23 | 45 | 10 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CN2 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | CN2 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1883 | CN2 | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | CN2 | OF | 85 | 0 | 162 | 10 | 13 | 0 |
| 1884 | CN2 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | CN2 | 1B | 6 | 0 | 62 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 1884 | CN2 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | CN2 | SS | 11 | 0 | 18 | 29 | 7 | 0 |
| 1884 | CN2 | OF | 92 | 0 | 169 | 29 | 14 | 5 |
| 1885 | CN2 | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1885 | CN2 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1885 | CN2 | OF | 110 | 0 | 205 | 35 | 16 | 5 |
| 1886 | CN2 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1886 | CN2 | 1B | 7 | 0 | 50 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 1886 | CN2 | 3B | 12 | 0 | 21 | 20 | 8 | 0 |
| 1886 | CN2 | SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1886 | CN2 | OF | 112 | 0 | 154 | 25 | 16 | 6 |
| 1887 | CN2 | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | CN2 | OF | 128 | 0 | 310 | 29 | 17 | 7 |
| 1888 | BR3 | OF | 19 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1888 | CN2 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | CN2 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | CN2 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | CN2 | OF | 116 | 0 | 255 | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| 1889 | BR3 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1889 | BR3 | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1889 | BR3 | OF | 138 | 0 | 317 | 35 | 19 | 8 |
| 1890 | BRO | 1B | 6 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | BRO | OF | 48 | 0 | 122 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1891 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | PH4 | OF | 83 | 0 | 182 | 14 | 9 | 3 |
| 1891 | PIT | OF | 41 | 0 | 77 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| 1892 | PIT | OF | 68 | 0 | 148 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
| First Base | 26 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 15 |
| Shortstop | 17 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Center Field | 615 |
| Right Field | 420 |