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Bart Cantz

Bart Cantz Notable

b. January 29, 1860 · Baltimore Orioles 1888–1889, Philadelphia Athletics 1890

Bart Cantz divided three seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Baltimore Orioles from 1888, then the Philadelphia Athletics through 1890.

Across 62 games he batted .157, with 34 hits and 14 runs. He finished with 4 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 56 games behind the plate, with 248 putouts and 40 errors. He turned 4 double plays.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA, USA on January 29, 1860, and died on February 12, 1943. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1888 BAL 37126721 210 92180 .167
1889 BAL 2069612 200 84142 .174
1890 PHA 52211 000 1000 .045
Career 622171434 410 186322 .157

On this day & linked events

1860

Born January 29, 1860

Philadelphia, PA, USA

1943

Died February 12, 1943

Image: Goodwin & Company, public domain