Mark Creegan
Born: 7/31/1864 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 9/29/1920 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-04-17 | Final Game: 1884-05-11
Height: 5'7" | Weight: 161 lbs
Biography
Mark Creegan, born in 1864, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early days of organized baseball. He played from April 17 to May 11, 1884, during a time when the game was still evolving and establishing its modern rules and styles. As a position player, Creegan appeared in 9 games and registered 5 hits, culminating in a batting average of 0.152. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his contributions to the field were a part of the foundational fabric of the sport during its formative years.
Creegan's career coincided with the tail end of the 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the rough-and-tumble play of the early game to a more structured and regulated sport. While his playing time was limited, his involvement in the league highlights the challenges faced by many players of his era, as competition for roster spots was fierce and the game was still finding its identity. Although his statistical contributions were modest, Mark Creegan remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who shaped the game in its infancy.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.152 | 0.176 | 0.152 | 0.328 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 9 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.152 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| C | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| OF | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WSU | C | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1884 | WSU | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | WSU | 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1884 | WSU | OF | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 1 |