Dennis Casey
Born: 3/30/1858 in Binghamton, NY, USA
Died: 1/19/1909 in Binghamton, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-08-18 | Final Game: 1885-07-24
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 164 lbs
Full name: Dennis Patrick Casey
Biography
Dennis Casey was a professional baseball player born in 1858, who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1884 to 1885, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more dynamic styles of play that would emerge in the following decades. Over the course of his brief career, Casey appeared in 102 games, showcasing his abilities as a reliable hitter with a career batting average of .273. He accumulated 115 hits, including 6 home runs and 29 runs batted in, reflecting his capability to contribute offensively to his team's success.
Despite a relatively short tenure in the league, Casey's performance during the formative years of baseball helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players. His style of play and achievements were part of an evolving game that began to embrace more aggressive offensive strategies, even though he did not record any stolen bases. Dennis Casey's contributions to baseball, though perhaps not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, remain a noteworthy chapter in the rich history of the sport. He ultimately retired on July 24, 1885, leaving behind a legacy from the early days of America's pastime.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 421 | 71 | 115 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 29 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0.273 | 0.320 | 0.401 | 0.721 | 1142.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BL2 | AA | 37 | 149 | 20 | 37 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.248 | 213.0 |
| 1884 | WIL | UA | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 213.0 |
| 1885 | BL2 | AA | 63 | 264 | 50 | 76 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0.288 | 929.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 102 | 0 | 151 | 15 | 30 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BL2 | OF | 37 | 0 | 48 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 1884 | WIL | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | BL2 | OF | 63 | 0 | 100 | 10 | 24 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 102 |