Jud Birchall
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Adoniram Judson Birchall
- Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
- Debut May 2, 1882
- Final Game October 10, 1884
- Born 1855 in Germantown, PA USA
- Died December 22, 1887 in Philadelphia, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jud Birchall played three years of major league ball, mostly in left field. He was a regular on the 1883 Philadelphia Athletics' pennant-winning team. He led the American Association in at bats and plate appearances as the Athletics' leadoff hitter that year, scoring 95 runs.
Birchall had started as an amateur player in 1869 and last played pro ball in 1885. He died in 1887 of tuberculosis.
Birchall's main teammates were Bobby Mathews, Jack O'Brien, Harry Stovey and Sam Weaver.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AA At Bats Leader (1883)
