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Amos Cross

Amos Cross Notable

b. February 8, 1860 · Louisville Colonels 1885–1887

Amos Cross played 1885 to 1887 for the Louisville Colonels as a catcher.

Across 117 games he batted .268, with 118 hits and 62 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 16 doubles and 13 stolen bases.

He played 91 games behind the plate, with 405 putouts and 49 errors. He turned 6 double plays.

He was born in Milwaukee, WI, USA on February 8, 1860, and died on July 16, 1888.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1885 LOU 351301137 210 14000 .285
1886 LOU 742835178 1461 4244013 .276
1887 LOU 82803 000 0100 .107
Career 11744162118 1671 5645013 .268

On this day & linked events

1860

Born February 8, 1860

Milwaukee, WI, USA

1888

Died July 16, 1888

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