Marty Honan
Born: 5/29/1869 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 8/20/1908 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1890-10-03 | Final Game: 1891-06-15
Height: 5'10" | Weight: 171 lbs
Full name: Martin Weldon Honan
Biography
Marty Honan was a professional baseball player born in 1869, whose career spanned a brief period from 1890 to 1891. Primarily known as a position player, Honan made a limited impact on Major League Baseball, appearing in only six games during his time on the field. He recorded two hits, contributing four runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts, but finished his career with a batting average of .133. Despite not achieving significant individual success, Honan's participation in baseball during the early 1890s places him in an era characterized by the transition from the Deadball Era to a more offensively driven game.
Honan's playing style and contributions, though minimal in terms of statistics, reflected the challenges faced by many players of his time, who often juggled multiple roles and faced a rapidly evolving sport. While his career was short-lived, Marty Honan remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who have contributed to the rich tapestry of the game, even if their legacies are not widely celebrated. His journey through the early days of Major League Baseball adds depth to the understanding of the sport's development during a formative period.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.133 | 0.188 | 0.267 | 0.454 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CHC | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1891 | CHC | NL | 5 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 6 | 0 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CHN | C | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1891 | CHN | C | 5 | 0 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |