Hamilton Mechanics
Hamilton Mechanics | |
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League | Ohio State League (1884) Tri-State League (1889) Ohio State League (1911, 1913) |
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Team | None |
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League titles (0) | None |
Team data | |
Name | Hamilton (1884, 1889) Hamilton Mechanics (1911) Hamilton Maroons (1913) |
Ballpark | North End Athletic Field (1911, 1913) |
The Hamilton Mechanics were a
History
Minor league baseball was first hosted in Hamilton, Ohio in 1884, when the Hamilton team became charter members of the six–team
In 1889 minor league play resumed when Hamilton fielded a team as a member of the six–team
Minor league baseball returned to Hamilton in 1911. The
The Hamilton use of the "Mechanics" moniker corresponds to local industry and history. Buoyed by the Hamilton Hydraulic System, Hamilton, Ohio grew to become a major manufacturing center in the era, with local facilities producing numerous machines and equipment. Companies such as
The Hamilton Mechanics finished in last place in the 1911 Ohio State League final standings.[11] Compiling a 48–92 record, the Mechanics placed eighth in the final standings. Managed by Jim Barton and Frank Locke, Hamilton finished 36.5 games behind the first place Springfield Reapers in the Ohio State League standings. Hamilton did not return to the 1912 Ohio State League as the league reduced to six teams.[12][13]
In their final season of play, Hamilton rejoined the 1913 Ohio State League, as the league again expanded to become an eight–team league.
Hamilton, Ohio has not hosted another minor league team.[13] Today, Hamilton hosts the Hamilton Joes franchise of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League, who began play in 2015.[16]
The ballpark
The Hamilton minor league teams hoster played 1911 and 1913 minor league home games at the North End Athletic Field. The ballpark was located on Ford Boulevard (Joe Nuxhall Boulevard) between Stout Street & Poplar Street. Today, the park still in use as a public park with ballfields, renamed L.J. Smith Park. The location is 1150 Joe Nuxhall Boulevard in Hamilton, Ohio.[17][18]
Timeline
Year(s) | # Yrs. | Team | Level | League |
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1884 | 1 | Hamilton | Independent | Ohio State League |
1889 | 1 | Tri-State League | ||
1911 | 1 | Hamilton Mechanics | Class D |
Ohio State League |
1913 | 1 | Hamilton Maroons |
Year-by-year records
Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
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1884 | 26–42 | 3rd | Amos Booth / Rousseau | No playoffs held |
1889 | 41–65 | 5th | D.C. Blandy / Edward Hengle | No playoffs held |
1911 | 48–92 | 8th | Jim Barton / Frank Locke | No Playoffs held |
1913 | 55–79 | 7th | Zeke Wrigley | No Playoffs held |
Notable alumni
- Amos Booth (1884, MGR)
- Sim Bullas (1884)
- Harry Daubert (1913)
- John Dolan (1889)
- Bob Gilks (1884)
- Ed Hengel (1889)
- George Hogreiver (1889)
- Harry Huston (1913)
- Harry Kessler (1884)
- Pat Lyons (1889)
- Karl Meister (1913)
- Bobby Mitchell (1884)
- Frank Monroe (1884)
- Bill Niles (1889)
- Billy Otterson (1884)
- Jim Roxburgh (1884)
- John Shoupe (1889)
- Alex Voss (1889)
- Podge Weihe (1889)
- George Winkleman (1884)
- Zeke Wrigley (1913, MGR)
See also
Hamilton Maroons players
Hamilton (minor league baseball) players
References
- ^ "1884 Hamilton Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1884 Ohio State League". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1884 Hamilton minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1889 Hamilton Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1889 Tri-State League". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1889 Hamilton minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1911 Ohio State League". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "History". City of Hamilton, OH.
- ^ Stephens, Steve. "Day-trip destination: Hamilton's rich history a thing of the present". The Columbus Dispatch.
- ^ "City of Hamilton".
- ^ "1911 Hamilton Mechanics Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1911 Hamilton Mechanics minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ ISBN 978-1932391176.
- ^ "1913 Hamilton Maroons Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1913 Hamilton Maroons minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "Hamilton, Ohio Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "North End Athletic Field in Hamilton, OH minor league baseball history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "L.J. SMITH PARK". hamilton-ohio-parks.