| John Humphries | |
|---|---|
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| Catcher/Outfielder | |
| Born: November 12, 1861 North Gower, Canada West | |
| Died: November 29, 1933 (aged 72) Salinas, California | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 2, 1883, for the New York Gothams | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 1, 1884, for the Washington Nationals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .143 |
| Hits | 52 |
| Runs batted in | 6 |
| Teams | |
John Henry Humphries (November 12, 1861 – November 29, 1933) was a Major League Baseball player who played for the New York Gothams and the Washington Nationals. Despite being left-handed, Humphries played catcher, a position dominated by right-handed players. He also played outfield and first base. Humphries was the father of the poet Rolfe Humphries, who mentioned him in his poem "Polo Grounds."