John Reilly (baseball)

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John Reilly
John Reilly
First baseman
Born: October 5, 1858
Cincinnati, Ohio
Died: May 31, 1937 (aged 78)
Cincinnati, Ohio
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 18, 1880
for the Cincinnati Reds (original)
Final game
October 3, 1891
for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics
Batting Average     .289
Hits     1,352
Runs     898
Teams
Career highlights and awards

John Good "Long John" Reilly (October 5, 1858 - May 31, 1937) was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who hit 69 home runs and batted .289 during his ten-year career. In 1888, he hit 13 home runs with 103 RBI and a .321 batting average.

He was among the top ten of the all-time home run list from 1888 to 1892, but was never higher than seventh.

His career highs were: 135 games played, 553 at bats, 112 runs, 170 hits, 35 doubles, 26 triples, 13 HR, 103 RBI, 82 stolen bases, 34 walks, a .339 average, a .366 on-base percentage, a .551 slugging percentage, and 264 total bases.

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Preceded by
Harry Stovey
American Association Home Run Champion
1884
Succeeded by
Harry Stovey
Preceded by
Tip O'Neill
American Association Home Run Champion
1888
Succeeded by
Bug Holliday, Harry Stovey