Dan Daub
Born: 1/12/1868 in Middletown, OH, USA
Died: 3/25/1951 in Bradenton, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1892-08-31 | Final Game: 1897-07-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Daniel William Daub
Biography
Dan Daub was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1892 to 1897, primarily in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Born in 1868, Daub made his mark in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills on the mound with a career record of 45 wins and 52 losses. Over his time in the league, he maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.75 and recorded a total of 185 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to compete against some of the era's most formidable hitters.
Daub's playing style was emblematic of his time, where pitching strategies were evolving, and the game was becoming increasingly competitive. Despite not recording any saves during his career, his contributions on the mound left a lasting impact within the teams he played for. Though his overall statistics may not fully capture his influence, Daub's presence in the league during a transformative era of baseball is remembered by historians as a testament to the sport's early development and the challenges pitchers faced in a rapidly changing game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 52 | 126 | 103 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 899.3 | 1065 | 475 | 27 | 327 | 185 | 4.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 23 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 2.88 | -245.5 |
| 1893 | BRO | NL | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 103.0 | 104 | 44 | 61 | 25 | 3.84 | -1052.1 |
| 1894 | BRO | NL | 10 | 12 | 34 | 27 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 224.0 | 291 | 152 | 91 | 45 | 6.11 | 283.6 |
| 1895 | BRO | NL | 10 | 10 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 184.7 | 212 | 88 | 51 | 36 | 4.29 | 1069.5 |
| 1896 | BRO | NL | 12 | 11 | 32 | 24 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 225.0 | 255 | 90 | 63 | 53 | 3.60 | 2128.1 |
| 1897 | BRO | NL | 6 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 137.7 | 180 | 93 | 48 | 19 | 6.08 | -2705.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 348 | 46 | 70 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 45 | 9 | 38 | 56 | 0.201 | 0.289 | 0.230 | 0.519 | -1562.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | CIN | NL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1893 | BRO | NL | 12 | 42 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 1894 | BRO | NL | 34 | 95 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 0.189 | -801.2 |
| 1895 | BRO | NL | 25 | 71 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 0.197 | -413.2 |
| 1896 | BRO | NL | 32 | 84 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 0.226 | -266.7 |
| 1897 | BRO | NL | 19 | 49 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 0.224 | -81.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 126 | 0 | 28 | 245 | 19 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | CIN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1893 | BRO | P | 12 | 0 | 7 | 35 | 2 | 1 |
| 1894 | BRO | P | 34 | 0 | 4 | 44 | 7 | 0 |
| 1894 | BRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | BRO | P | 25 | 0 | 3 | 54 | 3 | 3 |
| 1896 | BRO | P | 32 | 0 | 8 | 74 | 2 | 1 |
| 1897 | BRO | P | 19 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 126 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denison University | Granville | OH | 1891, 1892, 1893 |