John Daley

Born: 5/25/1887 in DuBois, PA, USA

Died: 8/31/1988 in Mansfield, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-07-19 | Final Game: 1912-08-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: John Francis Daley

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Biography

John Daley, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player who carved out a brief career in the early 20th century, participating in Major League Baseball from July 19, 1912, to August 20, 1912. As a position player, Daley appeared in 18 games during his time in the league. While his overall offensive numbers reflect the challenges many players faced during the era, he demonstrated flashes of potential with a total of 9 hits, including 1 home run and 3 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average stood at .173, and he contributed to his team's dynamics with 4 stolen bases. Daley's career unfolded in a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the Deadball Era into a period that would see increased offensive production in the following decades. Although his playing time was limited, his participation in the major leagues highlights the opportunities and struggles of players in that transformative period of baseball history. Despite the brevity of his career, Daley remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, representing the perseverance of athletes who sought to make their mark in a competitive and rapidly changing sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	52	7	9	0	0	1	3	4	9	12	0.173	0.317	0.231	0.548	-135.7

Career AVG .173 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.548 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1912	SLA	AL	18	52	7	9	0	0	1	3	4	9	12	0.173	.268 (-36%)	.335 (-5%)	.358 (-36%)	.694 (-21%)	-135.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	17	0	27	48	15	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	SLA	SS	17	0	27	48	15	7

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	17