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Paddy Quinn Notable

Paddy Quinn played for four clubs across seven seasons as a catcher, opening with the Fort Wayne Kekiongas in 1871 and closing with the Chicago White Stockings in 1877.

Across 42 games he batted .243, with 36 hits and 26 runs. He finished with 1 double and 4 stolen bases.

He played 29 games behind the plate, with 112 putouts and 25 errors.

He was born in Chicago, IL, USA on August 1, 1849, and died on January 2, 1909.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1871* KEK 51784 000 2403 .235
1875* CHI/HAR/WES 331171731 100 7161 .265
1877 CHC 41411 000 0100 .071
Major leagues 41411 000 0100 .071
All seasons 421482636 100 9664 .243

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For Paddy Quinn, that is 1871–1875. Why totals can differ.

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1849

Born August 1, 1849

Chicago, IL, USA

1909

Died January 2, 1909