Art Madison
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1895-1899)
Art Madison was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1899 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 5 seasons. In 53 career games, he hit .289 with 44 hits and 27 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 1/27/1933 in North Adams, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1895-09-09
- Last Game
- 1899-08-22
Full name: Arthur M. Madison
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 152 | 26 | 44 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 5 | 12 | 12 | .289 | .345 | .375 | .720 | -47 |
Career AVG .289 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .345 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .375 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .720 vs. league average .734 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | PHI | NL | 11 | 34 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | .353 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1899 | PIT | NL | 42 | 118 | 20 | 32 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 11 | 11 | .271 | .282 (-4%) | .343 (-1%) | .366 (-3%) | .710 (-2%) | -47.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 53 | 152 | 26 | 44 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 5 | 12 | 12 | .289 | — | — | — | — | -47 | ||
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 (42 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 50 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 9 | .360 |
| Away | 21 | 68 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 10 | .206 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-08-22 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-08-22 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-08-19 | PIT | CL4 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-08-19 | PIT | CL4 | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-08-16 | PIT | WSN | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-08-14 | PIT | BLN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1899-08-12 | PIT | BLN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-08-11 | PIT | PHI | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899-08-10 | PIT | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-08-07 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 22 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 21 |
Art Madison: the record in brief
The profile opens with Art Madison's first major league game on September 9, 1895; the last one listed came on August 22, 1899. Madison played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1895) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1899). Madison played primarily as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Born on January 14, 1871, in Clarksburg, MA, USA, Madison was listed at 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds. Madison's death is recorded on January 27, 1933, in North Adams, MA, USA. On the record, Art Madison was born Arthur M. Madison.
Across 53 games at the plate, Madison's career line reads 44 hits in 152 at bats for a .289 average, adding 27 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .345 clip and slugging .375, Madison finished with a .720 OPS. The .289 career average is close to the .289 the league hit across the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 32, in 1899. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .271 in 1899, did not top the league's .282.
Frequently Asked Questions about Art Madison
- What years did Art Madison play?
- Art Madison played in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1899.
- Was Art Madison a pitcher?
- No. Art Madison was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Art Madison hit?
- Art Madison hit 0 career home runs with 44 hits.
- What teams did Art Madison play for?
- Art Madison played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1895) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1899).
- What were Art Madison's career stats?
- In 53 games, Art Madison had 44 hits, 27 RBI, 26 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .289 batting average.
- What position did Art Madison play?
- Art Madison played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Art Madison and how much did he weigh?
- Art Madison was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Art Madison's career batting average?
- Art Madison batted .289 over his career, with 44 hits in 152 at bats.
- How many RBI did Art Madison have?
- Art Madison drove in 27 runs in his career.
- Is Art Madison in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Art Madison has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.