Art Madison, baseball player, 1895-1899

Art Madison

Born: 1/14/1871 in Clarksburg, MA, USA

Died: 1/27/1933 in North Adams, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-09-09 | Final Game: 1899-08-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Arthur M. Madison

Biography

Art Madison was a professional baseball player born in 1871, whose career spanned from 1895 until 1909, playing primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, he participated in 53 games, where he accumulated 44 hits and achieved a commendable batting average of .289. Madison demonstrated versatility and speed on the basepaths, contributing 5 stolen bases to his overall performance. Although he did not hit any home runs, his ability to drive in runs was evident as he recorded 27 RBIs during his time in the league. Playing during the late 19th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to more modern styles of play, Madison's contributions reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball. While his time in the spotlight was relatively brief, his statistical accomplishments and competitive spirit positioned him as a noteworthy figure in the early development of the game. Madison's legacy serves as a reminder of the many players who laid the groundwork for the rich history of baseball.

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 0.289 0.345 0.375 0.720 -50.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 22 0 49 51 8 6
3B 4 0 4 5 2 0
SS 21 0 36 54 8 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 22
Third Base 4
Shortstop 21