Con Daily
Born: 9/11/1864 in Blackstone, MA, USA
Died: 6/14/1928 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1885-05-06 | Final Game: 1896-07-05
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 192 lbs
Full name: Cornelius F. Daily
Biography
Con Daily was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, playing in the Major Leagues from 1885 to 1896. Born in 1864, Daily was primarily a position player who showcased his talents across various teams during his career. He participated in 629 games, amassing 541 hits and finishing with a batting average of .244. Daily demonstrated a mix of speed and power, tallying 94 stolen bases and 2 home runs, while also contributing 262 RBIs to his teams.
Daily's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, when the game was evolving from the rudimentary styles of the deadball era into a more dynamic and competitive sport. Known for his tenacity on the field, Daily's ability to steal bases made him a valuable asset in the lineup, as he often found ways to disrupt opposing pitchers and defenses. Although his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, Con Daily's contributions are part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the dedication and spirit of the game in its formative years. He retired from professional play on July 5, 1896, leaving behind a legacy that speaks to the early development of baseball as America's pastime.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 629 | 2215 | 280 | 541 | 74 | 22 | 2 | 262 | 94 | 208 | 208 | 0.244 | 0.315 | 0.300 | 0.615 | -3235.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | PRO | NL | 60 | 223 | 20 | 58 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 20 | 0.260 | -72.5 |
| 1886 | BSN | NL | 50 | 180 | 25 | 43 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 19 | 29 | 0.239 | -116.9 |
| 1887 | BSN | NL | 36 | 120 | 12 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 0.158 | -780.6 |
| 1888 | IN3 | NL | 57 | 202 | 14 | 44 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 28 | 0.218 | -500.2 |
| 1889 | IN3 | NL | 62 | 219 | 35 | 55 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 14 | 28 | 21 | 0.251 | -167.8 |
| 1890 | BRP | PL | 46 | 168 | 20 | 42 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 35 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 0.250 | -228.7 |
| 1891 | BRO | NL | 60 | 206 | 25 | 66 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 0.320 | 441.1 |
| 1892 | BRO | NL | 80 | 278 | 38 | 65 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 18 | 38 | 21 | 0.234 | -169.8 |
| 1893 | BRO | NL | 61 | 215 | 33 | 57 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 13 | 20 | 12 | 0.265 | -377.1 |
| 1894 | BRO | NL | 67 | 234 | 40 | 60 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 32 | 8 | 31 | 22 | 0.256 | -525.5 |
| 1895 | BRO | NL | 40 | 142 | 17 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 0.211 | -736.8 |
| 1896 | BRO | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1896 | CHC | NL | 9 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.074 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 32 | 0 | 291 | 11 | 14 | 24 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 6 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| C | 549 | 0 | 2348 | 612 | 284 | 55 |
| OF | 45 | 0 | 56 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | PRO | C | 48 | 0 | 220 | 70 | 41 | 8 |
| 1885 | PRO | 1B | 7 | 0 | 68 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 1885 | PRO | OF | 6 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1886 | BSN | C | 49 | 0 | 264 | 55 | 31 | 5 |
| 1886 | BSN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | BSN | C | 36 | 0 | 125 | 44 | 21 | 3 |
| 1888 | IN3 | C | 42 | 0 | 215 | 69 | 34 | 6 |
| 1888 | IN3 | 1B | 5 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1888 | IN3 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | IN3 | 3B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1888 | IN3 | OF | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1889 | IN3 | C | 51 | 0 | 225 | 49 | 35 | 1 |
| 1889 | IN3 | 1B | 6 | 0 | 59 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| 1889 | IN3 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1889 | IN3 | OF | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | BRP | C | 40 | 0 | 141 | 34 | 24 | 5 |
| 1890 | BRP | 1B | 6 | 0 | 56 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 1890 | BRP | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | BRO | C | 55 | 0 | 230 | 65 | 24 | 2 |
| 1891 | BRO | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | BRO | SS | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1891 | BRO | OF | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1892 | BRO | C | 68 | 0 | 342 | 85 | 26 | 9 |
| 1892 | BRO | OF | 13 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1893 | BRO | C | 51 | 0 | 215 | 46 | 18 | 2 |
| 1893 | BRO | OF | 9 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1894 | BRO | C | 60 | 0 | 218 | 61 | 21 | 7 |
| 1894 | BRO | 1B | 7 | 0 | 53 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 1895 | BRO | C | 39 | 0 | 127 | 25 | 7 | 7 |
| 1895 | BRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | BRO | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1896 | CHN | C | 9 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 548 |
| First Base | 32 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 28 |