Dennis Driscoll
Born: 10/10/1862 in Providence, RI, USA
Died: 2/21/1901 in Providence, RI, USA
MLB Debut: 1885-07-25 | Final Game: 1885-10-07
Full name: Dennis F. Driscoll
Biography
Dennis Driscoll was a professional baseball player born in 1862, who played in the late 19th century during a transformative period in the sport. His Major League career spanned from July 25, 1885, to October 7, 1885, during which he participated in 7 games. As a position player, Driscoll recorded 3 hits over the course of his brief career, resulting in a batting average of 0.158. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his contributions to the teams he played for were part of the larger competitive landscape of early baseball, marked by shifting styles and strategies as the game evolved.
Driscoll's playing time came during a time when baseball was beginning to gain popularity and solidify its status as America's pastime. Although his career was short and his statistics modest, he was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future athletes in the sport. His experience serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to baseball's rich history, even if they did not achieve long-lasting fame.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.158 | 0.238 | 0.158 | 0.396 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | BFN | NL | 7 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 7 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | BFN | 2B | 7 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 7 |