Mike Grady
Born: 12/23/1869 in Kennett Square, PA, USA
Died: 12/3/1943 in Kennett Square, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1894-04-24 | Final Game: 1906-09-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Michael William Grady
Biography
Mike Grady, born in 1869, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His career spanned from 1894 to 1906, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era into a more modern style of play. Grady appeared in 922 games, showcasing his offensive skills and versatility on the field. He finished his career with a commendable batting average of .294, accumulating 884 hits and 461 RBIs, while also demonstrating power with 35 home runs.
Grady was known for his speed and aggressive base running, as evidenced by his 114 stolen bases throughout his career. His ability to combine hitting for average with run production made him a valuable asset to his teams. Over the course of his career, he contributed significantly to the game, leaving a lasting impact on the players who followed in his footsteps. Grady's accomplishments during a transformative era in baseball history highlight his role as a key figure in the evolution of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 922 | 3008 | 489 | 884 | 155 | 67 | 35 | 461 | 114 | 311 | 276 | 0.294 | 0.374 | 0.425 | 0.799 | 9064.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | PHI | NL | 61 | 190 | 45 | 69 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 40 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 0.363 | 592.3 |
| 1895 | PHI | NL | 46 | 123 | 21 | 40 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 0.325 | 170.3 |
| 1896 | PHI | NL | 72 | 242 | 49 | 77 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 44 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 0.318 | 644.7 |
| 1897 | PHI | NL | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1897 | STL | NL | 84 | 326 | 49 | 91 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 57 | 7 | 26 | 15 | 0.279 | 0.0 |
| 1898 | NY1 | NL | 93 | 287 | 64 | 85 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 49 | 20 | 38 | 28 | 0.296 | 1261.1 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 87 | 315 | 49 | 106 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 54 | 20 | 29 | 12 | 0.337 | 1329.4 |
| 1900 | NY1 | NL | 83 | 251 | 36 | 55 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 9 | 34 | 27 | 0.219 | -480.3 |
| 1901 | WSN | AL | 94 | 347 | 57 | 99 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 56 | 14 | 27 | 31 | 0.285 | 1175.0 |
| 1904 | STL | NL | 101 | 323 | 44 | 101 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 43 | 6 | 31 | 43 | 0.313 | 1962.7 |
| 1905 | STL | NL | 100 | 311 | 41 | 89 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 41 | 15 | 33 | 44 | 0.286 | 1377.8 |
| 1906 | STL | NL | 97 | 280 | 33 | 70 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 5 | 48 | 32 | 0.250 | 872.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 247 | 64 | 2211 | 155 | 74 | 121 |
| 2B | 5 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 51 | 1 | 32 | 101 | 28 | 6 |
| C | 527 | 198 | 1786 | 516 | 132 | 60 |
| OF | 50 | 0 | 61 | 10 | 12 | 2 |
| SS | 14 | 0 | 25 | 51 | 14 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | PHI | C | 45 | 0 | 101 | 29 | 18 | 7 |
| 1894 | PHI | 1B | 11 | 0 | 71 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 1894 | PHI | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1895 | PHI | C | 38 | 0 | 103 | 10 | 9 | 2 |
| 1895 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1895 | PHI | OF | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1896 | PHI | C | 61 | 0 | 167 | 60 | 14 | 12 |
| 1896 | PHI | 3B | 7 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| 1897 | PHI | C | 3 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | SLN | 1B | 84 | 0 | 805 | 48 | 23 | 55 |
| 1897 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | NY1 | C | 57 | 0 | 214 | 57 | 16 | 4 |
| 1898 | NY1 | 1B | 7 | 0 | 60 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 1898 | NY1 | SS | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 1898 | NY1 | OF | 30 | 0 | 43 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| 1899 | NY1 | C | 44 | 0 | 131 | 58 | 12 | 5 |
| 1899 | NY1 | 1B | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 1899 | NY1 | 3B | 35 | 0 | 20 | 80 | 14 | 4 |
| 1899 | NY1 | OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1900 | NY1 | C | 41 | 0 | 120 | 45 | 12 | 3 |
| 1900 | NY1 | 1B | 12 | 0 | 94 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| 1900 | NY1 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1900 | NY1 | 3B | 7 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 1900 | NY1 | SS | 11 | 0 | 21 | 41 | 10 | 7 |
| 1900 | NY1 | OF | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901 | WS1 | C | 30 | 0 | 110 | 30 | 10 | 4 |
| 1901 | WS1 | 1B | 59 | 0 | 575 | 52 | 16 | 34 |
| 1901 | WS1 | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904 | SLN | C | 77 | 76 | 323 | 77 | 19 | 7 |
| 1904 | SLN | 1B | 11 | 9 | 93 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 1904 | SLN | 2B | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905 | SLN | C | 71 | 70 | 288 | 79 | 17 | 7 |
| 1905 | SLN | 1B | 20 | 20 | 180 | 17 | 9 | 5 |
| 1906 | SLN | C | 60 | 52 | 218 | 67 | 5 | 9 |
| 1906 | SLN | 1B | 38 | 35 | 299 | 18 | 6 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 527 |
| First Base | 244 |
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 51 |
| Shortstop | 14 |
| Left Field | 14 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 29 |