Ed Begley
From BR Bullpen
Edward N. Begley born Edward H. Bagley
- Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
- Debut May 3, 1884
- Final Game July 4, 1885
- Born 1863 in New York, NY USA
- Died July 24, 1919 in Waterbury, CT USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Ed Begley, who was born in New York, NY, pitched for two different major league teams in the City, one in the 1884 National League and the other in the 1885 American Association. He had a pitching style which involved keeping his back to the batter until the very last instant when he threw the ball.
Begley also pitched in the minors for teams in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Ed had some notable company on the 1884 team. His teammates included future Hall of Famers Mickey Welch, Buck Ewing, Monte Ward and Roger Connor.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1884)
