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.
Joe Mulvey: the record in brief
The profile opens with Joe Mulvey's first major league game on May 31, 1883; the last one listed came on May 14, 1895. By club, Mulvey's seasons break down as the Providence Grays (1883), the Philadelphia Quakers (1883 through 1889), the Philadelphia Athletics (1890 through 1891), the Philadelphia Phillies (1892), the Washington Senators (1893), and the Brooklyn Grooms (1895). At 178 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame, Mulvey is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Mulvey threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is October 27, 1858, in Providence, RI, USA. The bio records the death on August 21, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. On the record, Joe Mulvey was born Joseph Henry Mulvey.
Mulvey finished with 1,059 hits from 4,063 at bats in 987 games, which works out to .261; the totals also include 28 homers, 532 RBI, and 147 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .287 and the slugging percentage .355, for an OPS of .642. The .261 career average is close to the .257 the league hit across the same seasons. No season topped the 157 hits of 1889. 1890 brought the most runs batted in, 87.
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 1,059 hits.
- What teams did Joe Mulvey play for?
- Joe Mulvey played for 5 teams: the Providence Grays (1883), the Philadelphia Phillies (1883–1889, 1892), the Philadelphia Athletics (1890–1891), the Washington Senators (1893), and the Brooklyn Grooms (1895).
- What were Joe Mulvey's career stats?
- In 987 games, Joe Mulvey had 1,059 hits, 28 home runs, 532 RBI, 598 runs, and 147 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average.
- What position did Joe Mulvey play?
- Joe Mulvey played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Mulvey and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Mulvey was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 178 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joe Mulvey hit each season?
- Joe Mulvey's home runs by season: 0 in 1883, 2 in 1884, 6 in 1885, 2 in 1886, 2 in 1887, 0 in 1888, 6 in 1889, 5 in 1890, 5 in 1891, 0 in 1892, 0 in 1893, and 0 in 1895. His most in one season was 6, in 1885 and 1889.
- 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.