Con Daily

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1885-1896)

Con Daily was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1885 to 1896 for 6 teams, including the Providence Grays, a span of 12 seasons. In 629 career games, he hit .244 with 541 hits, 2 home runs, and 262 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

AVG .244
HR 2
RBI 262
H 541
OPS .615
PIV -2,876
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
L / R
Height / Weight
6'0" / 192 lb
Born
9/11/1864 in Blackstone, MA, USA
Died
6/14/1928 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut
1885-05-06
Last Game
1896-07-05

Full name: Cornelius F. Daily

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Career Batting Statistics

Con Daily — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
629 2,215 280 541 74 22 2 262 94 208 208 .244 .315 .300 .615 -2,876

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OPS .615 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Con Daily Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1885 PRO NL 60 223 20 58 6 1 0 19 0 12 20 .260 .244 (+7%) .287 (+3%) .325 (-9%) .613 (-3%) -64.2
1886 BSN NL 50 180 25 43 4 2 0 21 2 19 29 .239 .246 (-3%) .302 (+3%) .331 (-15%) .634 (-6%) -105.6
1887 BSN NL 36 120 12 19 5 0 0 13 7 9 8 .158 .270 (-42%) .331 (-31%) .373 (-46%) .705 (-39%) -724.7
1888 IN3 NL 57 202 14 44 6 1 0 14 15 10 28 .218 .238 (-9%) .290 (-12%) .319 (-19%) .610 (-16%) -445.8
1889 IN3 NL 62 219 35 55 6 2 0 26 14 28 21 .251 .263 (-5%) .334 (+4%) .357 (-17%) .691 (-7%) -148.1
1890 BRP PL 46 168 20 42 6 3 0 35 6 15 14 .250 .260 (-4%) .336 (-6%) .351 (-8%) .687 (-7%) -208.2
1891 BRO NL 60 206 25 66 10 1 0 30 7 15 13 .320 .254 (+26%) .331 (+14%) .343 (+10%) .675 (+12%) 438.1
1892 BRO NL 80 278 38 65 10 1 0 28 18 38 21 .234 .244 (-5%) .316 (+4%) .327 (-15%) .644 (-6%) -145.0
1893 BRO NL 61 215 33 57 4 2 1 32 13 20 12 .265 .279 (-5%) .356 (-4%) .379 (-17%) .735 (-11%) -333.5
1894 BRO NL 67 234 40 60 14 7 0 32 8 31 22 .256 .309 (-17%) .379 (-7%) .435 (-14%) .814 (-11%) -460.6
1895 BRO NL 40 142 17 30 3 2 1 11 3 10 18 .211 .296 (-29%) .361 (-26%) .399 (-30%) .761 (-28%) -678.7
1896 BRO NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1896 CHN NL 9 27 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 .074 — — — — 0.0
Career · 13 seasons 629 2,215 280 541 74 22 2 262 94 208 208 .244 — — — — -2,876

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.

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Con Daily — 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

Con Daily — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1885 PRO 1B 7 0 68 2 2 5
1885 PRO C 48 0 220 70 41 8
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 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 C 42 0 215 69 34 6
1888 IN3 OF 5 0 5 1 3 1
1889 IN3 1B 6 0 59 4 7 7
1889 IN3 3B 1 0 2 4 0 1
1889 IN3 C 51 0 225 49 35 1
1889 IN3 OF 6 0 8 0 0 0
1890 BRP 1B 6 0 56 2 1 5
1890 BRP C 40 0 141 34 24 5
1890 BRP OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1891 BRO 1B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1891 BRO C 55 0 230 65 24 2
1891 BRO OF 3 0 6 0 0 0
1891 BRO SS 2 0 5 2 2 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 1B 7 0 53 2 3 5
1894 BRO C 60 0 218 61 21 7
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 Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Con Daily Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Catcher 548
First Base 32
Second Base 1
Third Base 6
Shortstop 2
Left Field 8
Center Field 9
Right Field 28

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Con Daily (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Connie Mack HOF
    .244 avg, 5 HR
  2. 93
    Bruce Petway
    .246 avg, 7 HR
  3. 87
    Joe Sugden
    .255 avg, 3 HR
  4. 87
    Walter Schmidt
    .257 avg, 3 HR
  5. 85
    Tim Donahue
    .236 avg, 2 HR
  6. 84
    Admiral Schlei
    .237 avg, 6 HR

Con Daily: the record in brief

May 6, 1885 and July 5, 1896 bracket Con Daily's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Daily's seasons break down as the Providence Grays (1885), the Boston Beaneaters (1886 to 1887), the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1888 to 1889), the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders (1890), the Brooklyn Grooms (1891 through 1895), the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1896), and the Chicago Colts (1896). Born on September 11, 1864, in Blackstone, MA, USA, Daily is listed as a catcher and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 0 inches and 192 pounds. Daily died on June 14, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. The given name on file is Cornelius F. Daily.

Across 629 games at the plate, Daily's career line reads 541 hits in 2,215 at bats for a .244 average, plus 2 homers, 262 runs batted in, and 94 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .315 and .300 give Daily a career OPS of .615. Measured against the leagues Daily played in, the .244 career average compares with a .264 league average over the same seasons, 7.7% below the league.

Frequently Asked Questions about Con Daily

What years did Con Daily play?
Con Daily played in Major League Baseball from 1885 to 1896.
Was Con Daily a pitcher?
No. Con Daily was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Con Daily hit?
Con Daily hit 2 career home runs with 541 hits.
What teams did Con Daily play for?
Con Daily played for 6 teams: the Providence Grays (1885), the Boston Beaneaters (1886–1887), the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1888–1889), the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders (1890), the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1891–1896), and the Chicago Colts (1896).
What were Con Daily's career stats?
In 629 games, Con Daily had 541 hits, 2 home runs, 262 RBI, 280 runs, and 94 stolen bases, with a .244 batting average.
What position did Con Daily play?
Con Daily played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Con Daily and how much did he weigh?
Con Daily was listed at 6 feet and 192 pounds.
How many home runs did Con Daily hit each season?
Con Daily's home runs by season: 0 in 1885, 0 in 1886, 0 in 1887, 0 in 1888, 0 in 1889, 0 in 1890, 0 in 1891, 0 in 1892, 1 in 1893, 0 in 1894, 1 in 1895, and 0 in 1896. His most in one season was 1, in 1893 and 1895.
What was Con Daily's career batting average?
Con Daily batted .244 over his career, with 541 hits in 2,215 at bats.
How many RBI did Con Daily have?
Con Daily drove in 262 runs in his career.
Is Con Daily in the Hall of Fame?
No. Con Daily has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.