Tod Dennehey, baseball player, 1923-1923

Tod Dennehey

Born: 5/12/1899 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 8/8/1977 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-21 | Final Game: 1923-05-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Francis Dennehey

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Biography

Tod Dennehey, born in 1899, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s. His career spanned from April 21, 1923, to May 8, 1923, during a transitional period in the game characterized by the waning influence of the deadball era and the rise of more power-oriented play. As a position player, Dennehey participated in 9 games, where he showcased his batting prowess with a solid average of .292, accumulating 7 hits and driving in 2 runs. Despite his short stint in the majors, Dennehey's contributions on the field reflected the competitive nature of the era, with players striving to adapt to the evolving strategies of baseball. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his ability to make contact and get on base illustrated his skill as a hitter during a time when many players were beginning to focus on power hitting. Although his career was brief, Tod Dennehey remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who sought their moment in the spotlight during the formative years of modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 24 4 7 2 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.292 0.320 0.375 0.695 0.0

Career AVG .292 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.695 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1923 PHI NL 9 24 4 7 2 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.292 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 9 0 16 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 PHI OF 9 0 16 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 7
Right Field 2