MLB players born in 1851

13 MLB players on file were born in 1851. Bobby Mathews leads them with 19.6 career WAR. The first born in 1851 to play in the MLB were Bobby Mathews, John Clapp, Tom York, and Chick Fulmer and 2 more, in 1876. Every season since 1876 is on file.

Former MLB players born in 1851 (13)

Former MLB players born in 1851
PlayerPosYearsSeasonsCareerBorn
Bobby MathewsP1876–188710166 W · 1,199 SO · 19.6 WAR—
John Clapp—1876–18837499 H · 2 HR · 12.8 WAR—
Tom York—1876–188510741 H · 10 HR · 11.3 WAR—
Chick Fulmer—1876–18846365 H · 6 HR · 4.8 WAR—
Joe Battin—1876–18906313 H · 3 HR · 3.2 WAR—
Steve Brady—1883–18864479 H · 4 HR · 2.8 WAR—
Ed Caskin—1879–18867427 H · 2 HR · 2.7 WAR—
Pete Gillespie—1880–18878809 H · 10 HR · 2.6 WAR—
Dave Eggler—1876–18856279 H · 0 HR—
John Shoupe—1879–188437 H · 0 HR—
John O'brien—1884119 H · 0 HR · -0.2 WAR—
Red Woodhead—1879121 H · 0 HR · -1.3 WAR—
Mike GoldenP187813 W · 52 SO · -3.1 WAR—

Birth dates as ESPN lists them. Best career first: WAR in the regular season, summed over the seasons on file.