Joe Mulvey
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1895)
Joe Mulvey was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1895 for 6 teams, including the Providence Grays, a span of 13 seasons. In 987 career games, he hit .261 with 1,059 hits, 28 home runs, and 532 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 178 lb
- Died
- 8/21/1928 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-05-31
- Last Game
- 1895-05-14
Full name: Joseph Henry Mulvey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 987 | 4,063 | 598 | 1,059 | 157 | 71 | 28 | 532 | 147 | 134 | 257 | .261 | .287 | .355 | .642 | -2,841 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .287 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career SLG .355 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .642 vs. league average .664 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | PRO | NL | 4 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1883 | PHI | NL | 3 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | PHI | NL | 100 | 401 | 47 | 92 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 49 | .229 | .243 (-6%) | .278 (-15%) | .327 (-14%) | .606 (-14%) | -806.4 |
| 1885 | PHI | NL | 107 | 443 | 74 | 119 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 64 | 0 | 3 | 18 | .269 | .244 (+10%) | .287 (-5%) | .325 (+21%) | .613 (+9%) | 409.4 |
| 1886 | PHI | NL | 107 | 430 | 71 | 115 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 53 | 27 | 15 | 31 | .267 | .246 (+9%) | .302 (-3%) | .331 (+10%) | .634 (+4%) | 97.9 |
| 1887 | PHI | NL | 111 | 474 | 93 | 136 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 78 | 43 | 21 | 14 | .287 | .270 (+6%) | .331 (-3%) | .373 (-1%) | .705 (-2%) | -210.8 |
| 1888 | PHI | NL | 100 | 398 | 37 | 86 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 39 | 18 | 9 | 33 | .216 | .238 (-9%) | .290 (-19%) | .319 (-18%) | .610 (-19%) | -1072.6 |
| 1889 | PHI | NL | 129 | 544 | 77 | 157 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 77 | 23 | 23 | 25 | .289 | .263 (+9%) | .334 (-5%) | .357 (+10%) | .691 (+3%) | 76.3 |
| 1890 | PHP | PL | 120 | 519 | 96 | 149 | 26 | 16 | 5 | 87 | 20 | 27 | 36 | .287 | .260 (+10%) | .336 (-3%) | .351 (+22%) | .687 (+10%) | 621.4 |
| 1891 | PH4 | AA | 113 | 453 | 62 | 115 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 66 | 11 | 17 | 32 | .254 | .254 (avg) | .331 (-13%) | .343 (+6%) | .675 (-4%) | -449.8 |
| 1892 | PHI | NL | 25 | 98 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 9 | .143 | .244 (-42%) | .316 (-37%) | .327 (-47%) | .644 (-42%) | -601.4 |
| 1893 | WAS | NL | 55 | 226 | 21 | 53 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 8 | .235 | .279 (-16%) | .356 (-26%) | .379 (-18%) | .735 (-22%) | -886.5 |
| 1895 | BRO | NL | 13 | 49 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .306 | — | — | — | — | -18.9 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 987 | 4,063 | 598 | 1,059 | 157 | 71 | 28 | 532 | 147 | 134 | 257 | .261 | — | — | — | — | -2,841 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 983 | 0 | 1235 | 1962 | 475 | 131 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | PRO | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 1883 | PHI | 3B | 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1884 | PHI | 3B | 100 | 0 | 151 | 216 | 73 | 20 |
| 1885 | PHI | 3B | 107 | 0 | 144 | 201 | 62 | 12 |
| 1886 | PHI | 3B | 107 | 0 | 99 | 191 | 40 | 2 |
| 1886 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | PHI | 3B | 111 | 0 | 123 | 197 | 50 | 18 |
| 1888 | PHI | 3B | 100 | 0 | 87 | 174 | 32 | 9 |
| 1889 | PHI | 3B | 129 | 0 | 165 | 284 | 54 | 20 |
| 1890 | PHP | 3B | 120 | 0 | 144 | 227 | 62 | 15 |
| 1891 | PH4 | 3B | 113 | 0 | 172 | 241 | 49 | 18 |
| 1892 | PHI | 3B | 25 | 0 | 40 | 58 | 13 | 5 |
| 1893 | WAS | 3B | 55 | 0 | 76 | 140 | 31 | 10 |
| 1895 | BRO | 3B | 13 | 0 | 25 | 30 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 983 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Joe Mulvey (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Mulvey
- What years did Joe Mulvey play?
- Joe Mulvey played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1895.
- Was Joe Mulvey a pitcher?
- No. Joe Mulvey was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Joe Mulvey hit?
- Joe Mulvey hit 28 career home runs with 1059 hits.
- What was Joe Mulvey's career batting average?
- Joe Mulvey batted .261 over his career, with 1,059 hits in 4,063 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Mulvey have?
- Joe Mulvey drove in 532 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Mulvey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Mulvey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.