James Casey
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1898-1907)
James Casey was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1907 for 4 teams, including the Washington Nationals, a span of 10 seasons. In 1,114 career games, he hit .258 with 1,122 hits, 9 home runs, and 354 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 157 lb
- Died
- 12/31/1936 in Detroit, MI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1898-09-14
- Last Game
- 1907-10-05
Full name: James Patrick Casey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,114 | 4,341 | 584 | 1,122 | 137 | 52 | 9 | 354 | 191 | 270 | 239 | .258 | .310 | .320 | .630 | -1,706 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .310 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .320 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .630 vs. league average .655 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | WAS | NL | 28 | 112 | 13 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 4 | .277 | .270 (+2%) | .333 (-10%) | .347 (-15%) | .680 (-12%) | -216.7 |
| 1899 | WAS | NL | 9 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1899 | BRO | NL | 134 | 525 | 75 | 141 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 43 | 27 | 25 | 16 | .269 | .282 (-5%) | .343 (-9%) | .366 (-10%) | .710 (-9%) | 0.0 |
| 1900 | BRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1901 | DET | AL | 128 | 540 | 105 | 153 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 46 | 34 | 32 | 28 | .283 | .271 (+4%) | .326 (+3%) | .359 (-1%) | .686 (+1%) | 125.0 |
| 1902 | DET | AL | 132 | 520 | 69 | 142 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 55 | 22 | 44 | 17 | .273 | .266 (+2%) | .321 (+5%) | .343 (+2%) | .665 (+4%) | 443.0 |
| 1903 | CHN | NL | 112 | 435 | 56 | 126 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 40 | 11 | 19 | 17 | .290 | .261 (+11%) | .316 (+2%) | .345 (-5%) | .662 (-2%) | -76.8 |
| 1904 | CHN | NL | 136 | 548 | 71 | 147 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 43 | 21 | 18 | 28 | .268 | .246 (+9%) | .300 (avg) | .321 (+1%) | .622 (avg) | -16.8 |
| 1905 | CHN | NL | 144 | 526 | 66 | 122 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 56 | 22 | 41 | 45 | .232 | .248 (-7%) | .307 (-4%) | .322 (-2%) | .629 (-3%) | -256.2 |
| 1906 | BRO | NL | 149 | 571 | 71 | 133 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 34 | 22 | 52 | 51 | .233 | .247 (-6%) | .307 (avg) | .315 (-8%) | .622 (-4%) | -257.2 |
| 1907 | BRO | NL | 141 | 527 | 55 | 122 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 16 | 34 | 32 | .231 | .245 (-6%) | .304 (-7%) | .308 (-10%) | .613 (-9%) | -640.9 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 1,114 | 4,341 | 584 | 1,122 | 137 | 52 | 9 | 354 | 191 | 270 | 239 | .258 | — | — | — | — | -897 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1114 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 563 | 2119 | 299 | 584 | 1 | 164 | .276 |
| Away | 551 | 2232 | 285 | 537 | 8 | 148 | .241 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-10-05 | BRO | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-10-05 | BRO | BSN | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-10-04 | BRO | BSN | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907-10-01 | BRO | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907-09-30 | BRO | CIN | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-29 | BRO | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-29 | BRO | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-25 | BRO | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907-09-24 | BRO | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907-09-23 | BRO | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1100 | 562 | 1312 | 2184 | 325 | 119 |
| C | 5 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 5 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | WAS | 3B | 22 | 0 | 22 | 45 | 8 | 4 |
| 1898 | WAS | C | 3 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1898 | WAS | SS | 4 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| 1899 | WAS | 3B | 9 | 0 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 3 |
| 1899 | BRO | 3B | 134 | 0 | 162 | 258 | 51 | 20 |
| 1900 | BRO | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | DET | 3B | 127 | 0 | 133 | 324 | 58 | 25 |
| 1902 | DET | 3B | 132 | 0 | 174 | 309 | 51 | 17 |
| 1903 | CHN | 3B | 112 | 0 | 143 | 190 | 31 | 5 |
| 1904 | CHN | 3B | 134 | 133 | 157 | 241 | 39 | 11 |
| 1904 | CHN | C | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | CHN | 3B | 142 | 142 | 160 | 252 | 22 | 7 |
| 1905 | CHN | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | BRO | 3B | 149 | 149 | 172 | 272 | 39 | 11 |
| 1907 | BRO | 3B | 138 | 138 | 176 | 274 | 21 | 16 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |
| Third Base | 1100 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
James Casey (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
James Casey: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 14, 1898 and the final game on October 5, 1907, James Casey built the record summarized on this page. By club, Casey's seasons break down as the Washington Senators (1898 through 1899), the Brooklyn Superbas (1899 through 1907), the Detroit Tigers (1901 to 1902), and the Chicago Cubs (1903 through 1905). Casey is listed as a third baseman at 5-foot-6 and 157 pounds. The bio says Casey batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is March 15, 1870, in Lawrence, MA, USA. Casey's death is recorded on December 31, 1936, in Detroit, MI, USA. Casey's full given name, per the bio, is James Patrick Casey.
In 1,114 games and 4,341 at bats, Casey batted .258 with 1,122 hits, along with 9 home runs, 354 RBI, and 191 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .310 and .320 give Casey a career OPS of .630. Against a .260 league average for those years, Casey's .258 average was near the norm. The hits column peaks at 153, in 1901. Casey drove in a season-high 56 runs in 1905.
Frequently Asked Questions about James Casey
- What years did James Casey play?
- James Casey played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1907.
- Was James Casey a pitcher?
- No. James Casey was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did James Casey hit?
- James Casey hit 9 career home runs with 1122 hits.
- What was James Casey's career batting average?
- James Casey batted .258 over his career, with 1,122 hits in 4,341 at bats.
- How many RBI did James Casey have?
- James Casey drove in 354 runs in his career.
- Is James Casey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. James Casey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.