Bunny Madden
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909-1911)
Bunny Madden was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1911 for the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 3 seasons. In 56 career games, he hit .287 with 41 hits and 11 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 190 lb
- Died
- 1/20/1954 in Cambridge, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-06-03
- Last Game
- 1911-09-21
Full name: Thomas Francis Madden
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 143 | 10 | 41 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 17 | .287 | .315 | .343 | .658 | -193 |
Career AVG .287 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .343 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .658 vs. league average .653 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BOS | AL | 10 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1910 | BOS | AL | 14 | 35 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .371 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BOS | AL | 4 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 28 | 76 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .276 | .266 (+4%) | .336 (-18%) | .356 (-12%) | .693 (-15%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 56 | 143 | 10 | 41 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 17 | .287 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (53 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 61 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 4 | .213 |
| Away | 29 | 85 | 6 | 27 | 0 | 6 | .318 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-09-21 | PHI | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-20 | PHI | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-18 | PHI | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-17 | PHI | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1911-09-16 | PHI | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-12 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-07 | PHI | BSN | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1911-09-05 | PHI | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-04 | PHI | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-09-02 | PHI | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 45 |
Bunny Madden: the record in brief
June 3, 1909 and September 21, 1911 bracket Bunny Madden's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Red Sox (1909 to 1911) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1911). At 5 feet, 10 inches and 190 pounds, Madden is listed as a catcher. The bio says Madden both batted and threw right-handed. Madden was born on September 14, 1882, in Boston, MA, USA. Madden's death is recorded on January 20, 1954, in Cambridge, MA, USA. Bunny Madden was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas Francis.
In 56 games and 143 at bats, Madden batted .287 with 41 hits, along with 11 RBI. Reaching base at a .315 clip and slugging .343, Madden finished with a .658 OPS. Measured against the leagues Madden played in, the .287 career average compares with a .254 league average over the same seasons, 13.0% above the league. Madden collected a career-high 21 hits in 1911. The Lg AVG column puts Madden's 1911 at .276 against .266, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 4%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bunny Madden
- What years did Bunny Madden play?
- Bunny Madden played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1911.
- Was Bunny Madden a pitcher?
- No. Bunny Madden was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bunny Madden hit?
- Bunny Madden hit 0 career home runs with 41 hits.
- What teams did Bunny Madden play for?
- Bunny Madden played for 2 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1909–1911) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1911).
- What were Bunny Madden's career stats?
- In 56 games, Bunny Madden had 41 hits, 11 RBI, and 10 runs, with a .287 batting average.
- What position did Bunny Madden play?
- Bunny Madden played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bunny Madden and how much did he weigh?
- Bunny Madden was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Bunny Madden's career batting average?
- Bunny Madden batted .287 over his career, with 41 hits in 143 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bunny Madden have?
- Bunny Madden drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Bunny Madden in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bunny Madden has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.