Dan Cronin

Dan Cronin was a professional baseball player born in 1857, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from July 9 to July 14, 1884. As a position player, Cronin participated in only two games during his time in the league, making a limited impact on the field. He finished his career with a batting average of .111, securing just one hit in nine at-bats, with no home runs or runs batted in to his name. His performance also included no stolen bases. Cronin's playing career unfolded during a formative period in baseball history, often referred to as the pre-deadball era, characterized by a focus on strategy and evolving playing styles. While his time in the majors was short-lived, Cronin's participation in baseball during this era contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's early development. Despite his limited statistical output, players like Cronin played a role in shaping the game as it transitioned into a more organized and widely popular sport.