He came into prominence that year playing first base for the Altoona Mountaineers in the Pennsylvania State League.

[3] After a few years in the minors, he made his major league debut with the Orioles in 1895, replacing future Hall of Famer Dan Brouthers.

[4] Carey led all National League first basemen in fielding percentage,[5] and Baltimore won the pennant.

[6] A Syracuse sports writer later described Carey's shot as follows: "He gave the ball such a terrific smash one day that it went over the center field fence like a scared projectile from a ten-inch gun.

"[7] In 1897, Carey had a good year in the Atlantic League, batting .354 to finish fourth in the circuit.

Carey is the only player in MLB history to lead two different leagues in fielding percentage in a two-season career.