Red Corriden
Born: 9/4/1887 in Logansport, IN, USA
Died: 9/28/1959 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-09-08 | Final Game: 1915-05-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: John Michael Corriden
Biography
Red Corriden, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond during the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach that would soon follow. His career spanned from 1910 until his retirement on May 15, 1915, during which he played a total of 223 games. A versatile position player, Corriden etched his name into the annals of baseball history with a career batting average of .205, accumulating 131 hits, 6 home runs, and 47 RBIs.
Known for his speed on the basepaths, Corriden demonstrated notable agility with 26 stolen bases throughout his career. His contributions to the game, while not always reflected in high batting averages, underscored the importance of speed and defensive skills during an era when pitching and fielding often took precedence over offensive prowess. As a player who navigated the complexities of early 20th-century baseball, Red Corriden remains a noteworthy figure for his perseverance and dedication to the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 | 640 | 97 | 131 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 47 | 26 | 75 | 70 | 0.205 | 0.304 | 0.281 | 0.585 | -1122.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 26 | 84 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 22 | 0.155 | -183.6 |
| 1912 | DET | AL | 38 | 138 | 22 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0.203 | -518.5 |
| 1913 | CHC | NL | 46 | 97 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 0.175 | -357.7 |
| 1914 | CHC | NL | 107 | 318 | 42 | 73 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 29 | 13 | 35 | 33 | 0.230 | -62.4 |
| 1915 | CHC | NL | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 12 | 0 | 20 | 24 | 6 | 0 |
| 3B | 47 | 13 | 59 | 88 | 12 | 6 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 145 | 13 | 264 | 357 | 72 | 44 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | SLA | 3B | 12 | 13 | 24 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLA | SS | 14 | 13 | 37 | 55 | 10 | 3 |
| 1912 | DET | 2B | 7 | 0 | 16 | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| 1912 | DET | 3B | 25 | 0 | 28 | 50 | 6 | 5 |
| 1912 | DET | SS | 3 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1913 | CHN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | CHN | SS | 37 | 0 | 47 | 80 | 13 | 12 |
| 1914 | CHN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | CHN | 3B | 8 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 1914 | CHN | SS | 91 | 0 | 174 | 212 | 46 | 29 |
| 1915 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 10 |
| Third Base | 52 |
| Shortstop | 144 |
| Center Field | 1 |