Dan Casey
Born: 11/20/1862 in Binghamton, NY, USA
Died: 2/8/1943 in Washington, DC, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-08-18 | Final Game: 1890-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Daniel Maurice Casey
Biography
Dan Casey was a professional baseball pitcher active during the late 19th century, with a career that spanned from 1884 to 1890. Born in 1862, Casey made a significant impact on the game in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach that would define baseball in the following century. Over his career, he compiled a record of 96 wins and 90 losses, demonstrating a competitive spirit and resilience on the mound.
With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.18 and a total of 743 strikeouts, Casey established himself as a formidable presence in the pitching rotation during his time. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions were crucial to his teams, showcasing his ability to pitch deep into games and secure victories. As a player in a rapidly evolving sport, Casey's performance and statistics reflect the challenges and competitive nature of baseball during a pivotal period in its history. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 90 | 201 | 198 | 182 | 14 | 0 | 1680.3 | 1664 | 593 | 43 | 543 | 743 | 3.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WIL | UA | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 1.00 | 126.0 |
| 1885 | DTN | NL | 4 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 104.0 | 105 | 38 | 35 | 79 | 3.29 | 1427.6 |
| 1886 | PHI | NL | 24 | 18 | 44 | 44 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 369.0 | 326 | 99 | 104 | 193 | 2.41 | 1529.1 |
| 1887 | PHI | NL | 28 | 13 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 390.3 | 377 | 124 | 115 | 119 | 2.86 | 153.6 |
| 1888 | PHI | NL | 14 | 18 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 285.7 | 298 | 100 | 48 | 108 | 3.15 | 2200.5 |
| 1889 | PHI | NL | 6 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 152.7 | 170 | 64 | 72 | 65 | 3.77 | -530.7 |
| 1890 | SR2 | AA | 19 | 22 | 45 | 42 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 360.7 | 365 | 166 | 165 | 169 | 4.14 | 1245.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 710 | 63 | 115 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 51 | 6 | 25 | 112 | 0.162 | 0.192 | 0.203 | 0.394 | -4329.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WIL | UA | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1885 | DTN | NL | 12 | 43 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.116 | 0.0 |
| 1886 | PHI | NL | 44 | 151 | 11 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 41 | 0.152 | -894.2 |
| 1887 | PHI | NL | 45 | 164 | 22 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 0.165 | -1238.4 |
| 1888 | PHI | NL | 33 | 118 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 0.153 | -719.4 |
| 1889 | PHI | NL | 20 | 68 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.221 | -363.1 |
| 1890 | SR2 | AA | 46 | 160 | 11 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0.163 | -1114.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 201 | 0 | 67 | 339 | 47 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WIL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | DTN | P | 12 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| 1886 | PHI | P | 44 | 0 | 17 | 70 | 8 | 0 |
| 1886 | PHI | OF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1887 | PHI | P | 45 | 0 | 10 | 66 | 9 | 0 |
| 1887 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | PHI | P | 33 | 0 | 10 | 66 | 9 | 2 |
| 1888 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1889 | PHI | P | 20 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 6 | 2 |
| 1890 | SR2 | P | 45 | 0 | 22 | 78 | 14 | 4 |
| 1890 | SR2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 201 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 2 |