Sun Daly, baseball player, 1892-1892

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

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

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 10
Center Field 3