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Lave Cross

Third Base5 seasons1901–1905

Biography

Lave Cross was a Major League Baseball third baseman, born May 12, 1866 in Milwaukee, WI. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 8" and 155 pounds, Lave Cross debuted on April 23, 1887 and last played on June 8, 1907.

Over 2275 major-league games, Lave Cross batted .292 with 2645 hits, 47 home runs, and 1371 RBI in 9072 at-bats.

Every one of Lave's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
May 12, 1866
Birthplace
Milwaukee, WI
Position
Third Base
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 8", 155 lb
MLB Debut
April 23, 1887
Final Game
June 8, 1907
Seasons with A's
5

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 2275 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
227590721333264541113547137146490.292.328.382.710
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1887Louisville Colonels5420354026.266
1888Louisville Colonels4718141015.227
1889Philadelphia Athletics5519944023.221
1890Philadelphia Quakers6324573347.298
1891Philadelphia Athletics110402121552.301
1892Philadelphia Phillies140541149469.275
1893Philadelphia Phillies96415124478.299
1894Philadelphia Phillies1195292047125.386
1895Philadelphia Phillies1255351452101.271
1896Philadelphia Phillies106406104173.256
1897Philadelphia Phillies8834489351.259
1898St. Louis Cardinals151602191379.317
1899Cleveland Spiders3815444120.286
1899St. Louis Cardinals103403122464.303
1899?141557166584.298
1900Brooklyn Superbas117461135467.293
1900St. Louis Cardinals16611806.295
1900?133522153473.293
1901Philadelphia Athletics100424139273.328
1902Philadelphia Athletics1375591910108.342
1903Philadelphia Athletics137559163290.292
1904Philadelphia Athletics155607176171.290
1905Philadelphia Athletics147587156077.266
1906Washington Senators130494130146.263
1907Washington Senators4116132010.199

Season-by-Season

1905Philadelphia AthleticsThird Base1904Philadelphia AthleticsThird Base1903Philadelphia AthleticsThird Base1902Philadelphia AthleticsThird Base1901Philadelphia AthleticsThird Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Lave Cross appears across the 1901-1905 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Lave Cross played 676 games with 825 hits and 419 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Lave Cross.

Harry DavisEddie PlankDoc PowersSocks SeyboldDanny MurphyTopsy HartselOssee SchrecongostMonte Cross

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Lave Cross play?
Lave Cross was a third baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Lave Cross play for the Athletics?
Lave Cross appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1901-1905.
Where was Lave Cross born?
Lave Cross was born on May 12, 1866 in Milwaukee, WI.
What were Lave Cross's MLB career stats?
Over 2275 MLB games, Lave Cross hit .292 with 2645 hits, 47 home runs, and 1371 RBI.

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