 His playing career extended to just 9 known first-class matches from 1785 to 1790.He played for Kent in a couple of matches although he was a Londoner by birth and his family seat was in Sussex.He was a very useful batsman as indicated by his highest innings of 97 playing for White Conduit Club v Gentlemen of Kent at White Conduit Fields on Thursday, 30 June and Friday, 1 July 1785.