Bill Daley
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1889-1891)
Bill Daley was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1891 for the Boston Braves, the Boston Reds, and the Boston Reds, a span of 3 seasons. Across 64 career appearances, he went 29-16 with a 3.37 ERA and 223 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 140 lb
- Died
- 5/4/1922 in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1889-07-17
- Last Game
- 1891-06-30
Full name: William Daley
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | BSN | NL | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 34 | 23 | 43 | 40 | 4.31 | 3.93 (-10%) | -587.6 |
| 1890 | BSP | PL | 18 | 7 | 36 | 27 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 253.0 | 253 | 95 | 178 | 115 | 3.38 | 3.88 (+13%) | -4581.8 |
| 1891 | BS2 | AA | 8 | 6 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 126.2 | 119 | 42 | 81 | 68 | 2.98 | 3.52 (+15%) | -1990.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 29 | 16 | 64 | 45 | 35 | 2 | 4 | 427.2 | 406 | 160 | 302 | 223 | 3.37 | — | -7,160 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 198 | 24 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 30 | .167 | .218 | .222 | .440 | -971 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.
Career OBP .218 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.
Career SLG .222 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.
Career OPS .440 vs. league average .685 across their career seasons — 35.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | BSN | NL | 9 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | BSP | PL | 39 | 119 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 16 | .168 | .260 (-35%) | .336 (-29%) | .351 (-33%) | .687 (-31%) | -575.2 |
| 1891 | BS2 | AA | 20 | 59 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 6 | .169 | .254 (-33%) | .331 (-45%) | .343 (-41%) | .675 (-43%) | -395.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 68 | 198 | 24 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 30 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -971 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 64 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |
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Bill Daley (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Bill Daley: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 17, 1889 and the final game on June 30, 1891, Bill Daley built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Boston Beaneaters (1889) and the Boston Reds (1890 through 1891). Daley is listed as a pitcher at 5-foot-7 and 140 pounds. Daley was born on June 27, 1868, in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA. Daley died on May 4, 1922, in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA. Bill Daley was the playing name; the full given name is William.
Daley pitched in 64 games, starting 45, and finished with a 29-16 record and 3.37 ERA. Daley had 223 strikeouts and 35 complete games. Against a 3.79 league ERA for the same years, Daley was 11.2% better. Daley won 18 games in 1890, the most of any season listed. 1890 was Daley's sharpest full season, a 3.38 ERA against the league's 3.88.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Daley
- What years did Bill Daley play?
- Bill Daley played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1891.
- Was Bill Daley a pitcher?
- Yes. Bill Daley pitched in the major leagues, recording 29 wins and 223 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bill Daley hit?
- Bill Daley hit 2 career home runs with 33 hits.
- What teams did Bill Daley play for?
- Bill Daley played for 2 teams: the Boston Beaneaters (1889) and the Boston Reds (1890–1891).
- What were Bill Daley's career stats?
- In 64 games, Bill Daley went 29-16 with a 3.37 ERA, 223 strikeouts, 427.2 innings pitched, and 4 saves.
- What position did Bill Daley play?
- Bill Daley played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Daley and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Daley was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 140 pounds.
- What was Bill Daley's career ERA?
- Bill Daley finished with a 3.37 career ERA, going 29-16 with 223 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bill Daley have?
- Bill Daley recorded 223 career strikeouts.
- Is Bill Daley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Daley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.