Art Delaney
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1924-1929)
Art Delaney was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1929 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Braves, a span of 6 seasons. Across 67 career appearances, he went 13-22 with a 4.26 ERA and 64 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 178 lb
- Died
- 5/2/1970 in Hayward, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1924-04-16
- Last Game
- 1929-09-27
Full name: Arthur Dewey Delaney
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | SLN | NL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1.80 | 4.13 (+56%) | 111.0 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 9 | 17 | 39 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 192.1 | 197 | 81 | 56 | 45 | 3.79 | 4.13 (+8%) | -600.5 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 3 | 5 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0 | 103 | 51 | 35 | 17 | 6.12 | 4.60 (-33%) | -1444.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 13 | 22 | 67 | 31 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 287.1 | 319 | 136 | 97 | 64 | 4.26 | — | -1,934 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 91 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .154 | .198 | .187 | .385 | -588 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.
Career OBP .198 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.
Career SLG .187 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 53.3% below league average.
Career OPS .385 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — 48.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | SLN | NL | 8 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 39 | 63 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .143 | .280 (-49%) | .342 (-51%) | .395 (-64%) | .737 (-58%) | -587.6 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 20 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 67 | 91 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .154 | — | — | — | — | -588 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (134 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 45 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .067 |
| Away | 39 | 46 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 2 | .239 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 142.2 | 158 | 71 | 45 | 31 | 4.48 |
| Away | 39 | 142.0 | 165 | 68 | 54 | 27 | 4.31 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-09-27 | BSN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-25 | BSN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-21 | BSN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-15 | BSN | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-08-18 | BSN | CIN | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-08-04 | BSN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-07-29 | BSN | PIT | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-07-23 | BSN | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-29 | BSN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-25 | BSN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-09-27 | BSN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-25 | BSN | NY1 | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-21 | BSN | PIT | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-15 | BSN | CIN | L | 2.0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-08-18 | BSN | CIN | — | 7.1 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1929-08-04 | BSN | STL | L | 8.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1929-07-29 | BSN | PIT | — | 7.1 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1929-07-23 | BSN | CIN | W | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1929-06-29 | BSN | BRO | — | 2.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-06-25 | BSN | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 67 |
Art Delaney: the record in brief
Art Delaney played a first major league game on April 16, 1924 and a last one on September 27, 1929. By club, Delaney's seasons break down as the St. Louis Cardinals (1924) and the Boston Braves (1928 through 1929). Delaney played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on January 5, 1897, in Chicago, IL, USA, Delaney was listed at 5-foot-10 and 178 pounds. Delaney's death is recorded on May 2, 1970, in Hayward, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Arthur Dewey.
Delaney's career pitching line is 13 wins, 22 losses and a 4.26 ERA over 67 appearances. The totals include 64 strikeouts and 12 complete games. Delaney's 4.26 ERA was close to the 4.29 league figure for those seasons. 1928 brought Delaney a season-high 9 wins. In 1928, one of the busiest seasons, Delaney posted a 3.79 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.13.
Frequently Asked Questions about Art Delaney
- What years did Art Delaney play?
- Art Delaney played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1929.
- Was Art Delaney a pitcher?
- Yes. Art Delaney pitched in the major leagues, recording 13 wins and 64 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Art Delaney hit?
- Art Delaney hit 1 career home run with 14 hits.
- What teams did Art Delaney play for?
- Art Delaney played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1924) and the Boston Braves (1928–1929).
- What were Art Delaney's career stats?
- In 67 games, Art Delaney went 13-22 with a 4.26 ERA, 64 strikeouts, 287.1 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Art Delaney play?
- Art Delaney played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Art Delaney and how much did he weigh?
- Art Delaney was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 178 pounds.
- What was Art Delaney's career ERA?
- Art Delaney finished with a 4.26 career ERA, going 13-22 with 64 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Art Delaney have?
- Art Delaney recorded 64 career strikeouts.
- Is Art Delaney in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Art Delaney has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.