Art Phelan
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1915)
Art Phelan was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1915 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 6 seasons. In 402 career games, he hit .236 with 297 hits, 8 home runs, and 131 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
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- Died
- 12/27/1964 in Fort Worth, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-06-25
- Last Game
- 1915-10-03
Full name: Arthur Thomas Phelan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | 1,258 | 150 | 297 | 38 | 25 | 8 | 131 | 50 | 141 | 114 | .236 | .317 | .325 | .642 | -670 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Career OBP .317 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .325 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .642 vs. league average .663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 23 | 42 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 130 | 461 | 56 | 112 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 54 | 25 | 46 | 37 | .243 | .268 (-10%) | .335 (-6%) | .358 (-8%) | .694 (-7%) | -527.4 |
| 1913 | CHN | NL | 91 | 261 | 41 | 65 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 35 | 8 | 29 | 26 | .249 | .259 (-4%) | .325 (+2%) | .345 (+4%) | .670 (+3%) | 150.9 |
| 1914 | CHN | NL | 25 | 46 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .283 | — | — | — | — | 46.5 |
| 1915 | CHN | NL | 133 | 448 | 41 | 98 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 35 | 12 | 55 | 42 | .219 | .250 (-13%) | .318 (-4%) | .332 (-8%) | .651 (-6%) | -340.3 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 402 | 1,258 | 150 | 297 | 38 | 25 | 8 | 131 | 50 | 141 | 114 | .236 | — | — | — | — | -670 | ||
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 (404 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 196 | 586 | 71 | 149 | 3 | 62 | .254 |
| Away | 208 | 674 | 80 | 148 | 5 | 73 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-03 | CHC | STL | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-02 | CHC | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-02 | CHC | CIN | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-23 | CHC | PHI | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-23 | CHC | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-22 | CHC | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1915-09-21 | CHC | NY1 | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915-09-21 | CHC | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-19 | CHC | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-18 | CHC | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 81 | 3 | 128 | 157 | 16 | 15 |
| 3B | 290 | 6 | 349 | 548 | 66 | 35 |
| OF | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CIN | 2B | 5 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1910 | CIN | 3B | 8 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | CIN | OF | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | CIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | CIN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | CIN | 3B | 127 | 0 | 153 | 250 | 33 | 18 |
| 1913 | CHN | 2B | 46 | 0 | 56 | 79 | 10 | 9 |
| 1913 | CHN | 3B | 38 | 0 | 47 | 68 | 9 | 3 |
| 1913 | CHN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | CHN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | CHN | 3B | 7 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914 | CHN | SS | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915 | CHN | 2B | 24 | 0 | 61 | 64 | 6 | 5 |
| 1915 | CHN | 3B | 110 | 0 | 136 | 203 | 22 | 14 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 81 |
| Third Base | 292 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Left Field | 3 |
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Art Phelan: the record in brief
Art Phelan played a first major league game on June 25, 1910 and a last one on October 3, 1915. The team column moves through the Cincinnati Reds (1910 to 1912) and the Chicago Cubs (1913 to 1915). Phelan played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on August 14, 1887, in Niantic, IL, USA, Phelan was listed at 5 feet, 8 inches and 160 pounds. The bio records the death on December 27, 1964, in Fort Worth, TX, USA. Art Phelan was the playing name; the full given name is Arthur Thomas.
Phelan's career batting table shows 402 games, 1,258 at bats and 297 hits, a .236 average, adding 8 homers, 131 RBI, and 50 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .317 and .325 give Phelan a career OPS of .642. The league as a whole hit .256 across Phelan's seasons, which puts the .236 career mark 7.8% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 112, in 1912. 1912 brought a season-best 25 stolen bases. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .243 in 1912, did not top the league's .268.
Frequently Asked Questions about Art Phelan
- What years did Art Phelan play?
- Art Phelan played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1915.
- Was Art Phelan a pitcher?
- No. Art Phelan was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Art Phelan hit?
- Art Phelan hit 8 career home runs with 297 hits.
- What teams did Art Phelan play for?
- Art Phelan played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1910, 1912) and the Chicago Cubs (1913–1915).
- What were Art Phelan's career stats?
- In 402 games, Art Phelan had 297 hits, 8 home runs, 131 RBI, 150 runs, and 50 stolen bases, with a .236 batting average.
- What position did Art Phelan play?
- Art Phelan played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Art Phelan and how much did he weigh?
- Art Phelan was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Art Phelan hit each season?
- Art Phelan's home runs by season: 0 in 1910, 3 in 1912, 2 in 1913, 0 in 1914, and 3 in 1915. His most in one season was 3, in 1912 and 1915.
- What was Art Phelan's career batting average?
- Art Phelan batted .236 over his career, with 297 hits in 1,258 at bats.
- How many RBI did Art Phelan have?
- Art Phelan drove in 131 runs in his career.
- Is Art Phelan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Art Phelan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.