Art Devlin
Born: 10/16/1879 in Washington, DC, USA
Died: 9/18/1948 in Jersey City, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1904-04-14 | Final Game: 1913-08-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Arthur McArthur Devlin
Biography
Art Devlin was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, with a career that spanned from 1904 to 1913. Born in 1879, Devlin was known for his versatility and speed on the basepaths, characteristics that defined his playing style. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,313 games, accumulating 1,185 hits and achieving a respectable batting average of .269. His offensive contributions included 10 home runs and 505 runs batted in, while his penchant for stealing bases was evident in his total of 285 stolen bases.
Devlin played during a transformative era in baseball, navigating the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive production began to rise. He was known for his gritty approach to the game and his ability to impact both the offensive and defensive aspects of play. Throughout his career, he made significant contributions to his teams, establishing himself as a reliable player who could be counted on in clutch situations. With a legacy marked by his dedication to the game and solid all-around performance, Art Devlin remains a notable figure in the history of early baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1313 | 4412 | 603 | 1185 | 164 | 57 | 10 | 505 | 285 | 576 | 345 | 0.269 | 0.364 | 0.338 | 0.702 | 11303.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | NY1 | NL | 130 | 474 | 81 | 133 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 66 | 33 | 62 | 48 | 0.281 | 1716.5 |
| 1905 | NY1 | NL | 153 | 525 | 74 | 129 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 61 | 59 | 66 | 48 | 0.246 | 729.8 |
| 1906 | NY1 | NL | 148 | 498 | 76 | 149 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 65 | 54 | 74 | 48 | 0.299 | 2759.2 |
| 1907 | NY1 | NL | 143 | 491 | 61 | 136 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 54 | 38 | 63 | 40 | 0.277 | 1698.4 |
| 1908 | NY1 | NL | 157 | 534 | 59 | 135 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 45 | 19 | 62 | 31 | 0.253 | 1252.0 |
| 1909 | NY1 | NL | 143 | 491 | 61 | 130 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 56 | 26 | 65 | 25 | 0.265 | 1450.3 |
| 1910 | NY1 | NL | 147 | 493 | 71 | 128 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 67 | 28 | 62 | 32 | 0.260 | 754.5 |
| 1911 | NY1 | NL | 95 | 260 | 42 | 71 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 9 | 42 | 19 | 0.273 | 487.3 |
| 1912 | BSN | NL | 124 | 436 | 59 | 126 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 54 | 11 | 51 | 37 | 0.289 | 578.8 |
| 1913 | BSN | NL | 73 | 210 | 19 | 48 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 29 | 17 | 0.229 | -123.2 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | WS | NY1 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 75 | 0 | 734 | 38 | 8 | 34 |
| 2B | 6 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 1192 | 1016 | 1399 | 2481 | 257 | 132 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 35 | 3 | 43 | 67 | 8 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | NY1 | 3B | 130 | 129 | 126 | 285 | 42 | 10 |
| 1905 | NY1 | 3B | 153 | 153 | 156 | 299 | 33 | 14 |
| 1906 | NY1 | 3B | 148 | 148 | 171 | 355 | 31 | 22 |
| 1907 | NY1 | 3B | 140 | 140 | 174 | 282 | 29 | 12 |
| 1907 | NY1 | SS | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1908 | NY1 | 3B | 157 | 157 | 203 | 331 | 30 | 19 |
| 1909 | NY1 | 3B | 143 | 142 | 191 | 317 | 36 | 21 |
| 1910 | NY1 | 3B | 147 | 147 | 179 | 284 | 33 | 20 |
| 1911 | NY1 | 1B | 6 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1911 | NY1 | 2B | 6 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911 | NY1 | 3B | 79 | 0 | 75 | 144 | 13 | 3 |
| 1911 | NY1 | SS | 6 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | BSN | 1B | 69 | 0 | 694 | 37 | 6 | 33 |
| 1912 | BSN | 3B | 26 | 0 | 41 | 50 | 4 | 7 |
| 1912 | BSN | SS | 26 | 0 | 33 | 53 | 5 | 12 |
| 1912 | BSN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | BSN | 3B | 69 | 0 | 83 | 134 | 6 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 75 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 1193 |
| Shortstop | 38 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
| 1910 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
| 1909 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
| 1908 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
| 1908 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington | DC | 1900, 1901 |