John Deasley
Born: 1861 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 12/25/1910 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-06-17 | Final Game: 1884-09-08
Biography
John Deasley was a professional baseball player born in 1861, whose career spanned from 1884 to 1884. As a position player, he participated in 44 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball. Deasley recorded 36 hits and finished his career with a batting average of .207. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he also did not record any stolen bases.
Deasley's playing career occurred during a formative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the rough-and-tumble days of the 19th century to the more organized and commercialized game that would emerge in the following decades. While his statistics may not reflect the achievements of some of his contemporaries, Deasley's contributions to the sport during its early years remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball's heritage.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 174 | 23 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.207 | 0.229 | 0.236 | 0.465 | -413.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 13 | 40 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.175 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 31 | 134 | 20 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.216 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 44 | 0 | 39 | 118 | 31 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | SS | 13 | 0 | 13 | 32 | 9 | 4 |
| 1884 | WSU | SS | 31 | 0 | 26 | 86 | 22 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 44 |