Sun Daly

Born: 1/6/1865 in Port Henry, NY, USA

Died: 4/30/1938 in Albany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-09-30 | Final Game: 1892-10-15

Bats: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James J. Daly

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Biography

Sun Daly, born in 1865, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1892 to 1909. Primarily a position player, Daly made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball, participating in 13 games during his tenure. He recorded 12 hits, achieving a batting average of .25, along with 7 runs batted in. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions during the formative years of baseball were part of the rich tapestry of the sport's early development. Daly's playing career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic game. His performance, while limited in games played, reflected the competitive spirit of the period, where players often displayed versatility on the field. Although Daly's statistical record may not place him among the game's greats, his participation in the league during the 1890s contributes to the historical narrative of baseball's growth and the players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	48	5	12	0	2	0	7	0	1	4	0.250	0.265	0.333	0.599	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — 7.1% 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
1892	BLN	NL	13	48	5	12	0	2	0	7	0	1	4	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	13	0	22	2	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1892	BLN	OF	13	0	22	2	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	10
Center Field	3