John Cullen
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
John Cullen was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the Wilmington Quicksteps. In 9 career games, he hit .194 with 6 hits.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 171 lb
- Died
- 2/11/1921 in Ukiah, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-08-18
- Last Game
- 1884-09-03
Full name: John Joseph Cullen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 31 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .194 | .219 | .194 | .412 | 0 |
Career AVG .194 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.
Career OBP .219 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.
Career SLG .194 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.
Career OPS .412 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 32.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WIL | UA | 9 | 31 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 9 | 31 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 2 |
John Cullen: the record in brief
John Cullen's major league career runs from a debut on August 18, 1884 to a final game on September 3, 1884. Every season row on the page belongs to the Wilmington Quicksteps, in 1884. Cullen, born on July 9, 1854, in New Orleans, LA, USA, is listed as an outfielder. Cullen's listed size is 5 feet, 10 inches and 171 pounds. Cullen died on February 11, 1921, in Ukiah, CA, USA. John Cullen was the playing name; the full given name is John Joseph.
In 9 games and 31 at bats, Cullen batted .194 with 6 hits. The on-base percentage is .219 and the slugging percentage .194, for an OPS of .412. Measured against the leagues Cullen played in, the .194 career average compares with a .243 league average over the same seasons, 20.4% below the league. The OPS comparison is .412 to a league .606, 32.0% below average. Only one season appears, 1884 for the Wilmington Quicksteps, when Cullen played 9 games and went 6 for 31.
The position table credits Cullen with 4 games at left field and also lists 3 at shortstop and 2 at right field.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Cullen
- Was John Cullen a pitcher?
- No. John Cullen was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did John Cullen hit?
- John Cullen hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What was John Cullen's career batting average?
- John Cullen batted .194 over his career, with 6 hits in 31 at bats.
- Is John Cullen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Cullen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did John Cullen play for?
- John Cullen played for the Wilmington Quicksteps.