James K. Egan (1858 – September 26, 1884), nicknamed "Troy Terrier",[1] was an American Major League Baseball player from New Haven, Connecticut who played one season as a pitcher and center fielder for the Troy Trojans of the National League in 1882.[2] He played in a total of 30 games that season, 18 as an outfielder, and 12 as a pitcher.

Jim Egan
Pitcher/Center fielder
Born: 1858
Derby, Connecticut
Died: September 26, 1884(1884-09-26) (aged 25–26)
New Haven, Connecticut
Batted: Unknown
Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 15, 1882, for the Troy Trojans
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 1882, for the Troy Trojans
MLB statistics
AVG.200
Win–loss record4–6
ERA4.14
Teams

Egan died in his hometown at the age of 26 of brain fever.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Jim Egan's career statistics". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
  2. ^ a b "Jim Egan's career statistics". retrosheet.org. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
  3. ^ "Too Young To Die". thedeadballera.com. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
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