Tom Daly, baseball player, 1884-1903

Tom Daly

Born: 2/7/1866 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 10/29/1938 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-09 | Final Game: 1903-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Thomas Peter Daly

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Biography

Tom Daly, born in 1866, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1884 to 1903. Known for his dynamic playing style and versatility on the field, Daly was a key figure during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern game. Over his 19-year career, he played in 1,567 games, accumulating 1,583 hits, 49 home runs, and 811 RBIs, while maintaining a respectable batting average of .278. Daly was also recognized for his exceptional speed on the bases, finishing his career with 385 stolen bases, a testament to his aggressive and strategic approach to offense. His ability to combine power and speed made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he left a lasting impact on the game during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly. As a player who navigated the competitive landscape of early professional baseball, Tom Daly's contributions continue to be remembered by historians and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1567 5700 1025 1583 262 103 49 811 385 687 596 0.278 0.361 0.386 0.746 7813.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1884 PHU UA 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.0
1887 CHC NL 74 256 45 53 10 4 2 17 29 22 25 0.207 -912.6
1888 CHC NL 65 219 34 42 2 6 0 29 10 10 26 0.192 -733.0
1889 WS8 NL 71 250 39 75 13 5 1 40 18 38 28 0.300 775.8
1890 BRO NL 82 292 55 71 9 4 5 43 20 32 43 0.243 -66.4
1891 BRO NL 58 200 29 50 11 5 2 27 7 21 34 0.250 141.6
1892 BRO NL 124 446 76 114 15 6 4 51 34 64 62 0.256 886.1
1893 BRO NL 126 470 94 136 21 14 8 70 32 76 65 0.289 1322.5
1894 BRO NL 124 496 135 168 22 10 8 82 51 77 42 0.339 1472.4
1895 BRO NL 121 460 90 129 17 8 2 68 28 52 52 0.280 -436.5
1896 BRO NL 66 223 43 63 13 6 3 29 19 33 25 0.283 505.7
1898 BRO NL 23 73 11 24 3 1 0 11 6 14 5 0.329 346.9
1899 BRO NL 141 498 95 156 24 9 5 88 43 69 34 0.313 2108.6
1900 BRO NL 97 343 72 107 17 3 4 55 27 46 18 0.312 1207.6
1901 BRO NL 133 520 88 164 38 10 3 90 31 42 58 0.315 1855.2
1902 CHW AL 137 489 57 110 22 3 1 54 19 55 39 0.225 -930.4
1903 CHW AL 43 150 20 31 11 0 0 19 6 20 19 0.207 -240.1
1903 CIN NL 80 307 42 90 14 9 1 38 5 16 21 0.293 -240.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 22 1 4 2 0 0 3 0 4 0.182

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1890 WS BRO 6 22 1 4 2 0 0 3 0 4 0.182

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 40 0 392 20 9 19
2B 1058 0 2652 3025 418 421
3B 102 0 156 189 54 13
C 307 0 1616 465 147 37
OF 55 0 93 9 10 5
SS 14 0 20 36 18 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 PHU C 2 0 15 3 3 0
1887 CHN C 64 0 354 148 35 12
1887 CHN 1B 2 0 20 0 0 3
1887 CHN 2B 2 0 5 9 1 1
1887 CHN SS 2 0 2 2 1 1
1887 CHN OF 8 0 9 2 2 1
1888 CHN C 62 0 400 107 33 10
1888 CHN OF 4 0 11 0 1 0
1889 WS8 C 57 0 268 86 32 5
1889 WS8 1B 8 0 67 3 5 3
1889 WS8 2B 4 0 15 11 3 0
1889 WS8 SS 1 0 2 1 2 0
1889 WS8 OF 3 0 2 1 1 0
1890 BRO C 69 0 332 72 20 7
1890 BRO 1B 12 0 155 5 1 7
1890 BRO OF 1 0 4 1 0 0
1891 BRO C 26 0 133 15 20 0
1891 BRO 1B 15 0 131 9 3 5
1891 BRO SS 11 0 16 33 15 2
1891 BRO OF 7 0 9 1 0 1
1892 BRO C 27 0 114 34 4 3
1892 BRO 2B 10 0 21 27 2 3
1892 BRO 3B 57 0 76 106 21 8
1892 BRO OF 30 0 49 3 6 2
1893 BRO 2B 82 0 207 265 44 22
1893 BRO 3B 45 0 80 83 33 5
1894 BRO 2B 124 0 320 357 68 52
1895 BRO 2B 121 0 321 351 50 42
1896 BRO 2B 66 0 168 190 36 31
1898 BRO 2B 23 0 56 77 1 12
1899 BRO 2B 141 0 377 453 63 69
1900 BRO 1B 3 0 19 3 0 1
1900 BRO 2B 93 0 233 234 40 39
1900 BRO OF 2 0 9 1 0 1
1901 BRO 2B 133 0 370 357 43 46
1902 CHA 2B 137 0 312 370 31 70
1903 CHA 2B 43 0 96 103 11 12
1903 CIN 2B 79 0 151 221 25 22

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 308
First Base 40
Second Base 1058
Third Base 102
Shortstop 14
Left Field 9
Center Field 17
Right Field 29