Denny Driscoll
Born: 11/19/1855 in Lowell, MA, USA
Died: 7/11/1886 in Lowell, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1880-07-01 | Final Game: 1884-06-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: John F. Driscoll
Biography
Denny Driscoll was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a period marked by the evolution of the game and the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Born in 1855, Driscoll's career spanned from 1880 to 1884, during which he showcased his skills on the mound for several teams. He finished his career with a record of 38 wins and 39 losses, demonstrating a competitive spirit in a time when pitching was rapidly evolving and hitters were beginning to gain an upper hand.
Driscoll maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.08 over his career, reflecting his ability to manage opposing hitters effectively. He recorded a total of 171 strikeouts, showcasing his capability as a strikeout pitcher, although he did not register any saves in his career. His contributions to the game during a formative period helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, and his legacy remains a part of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 39 | 83 | 80 | 72 | 1 | 0 | 681.0 | 747 | 233 | 7 | 67 | 171 | 3.08 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | BFN | NL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 41.7 | 48 | 18 | 9 | 17 | 3.89 | -318.1 |
| 1882 | PT1 | AA | 13 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 201.0 | 162 | 27 | 12 | 59 | 1.21 | 2355.1 |
| 1883 | PT1 | AA | 18 | 21 | 41 | 40 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 336.3 | 427 | 149 | 39 | 79 | 3.99 | -277.8 |
| 1884 | LS2 | AA | 6 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 102.0 | 110 | 39 | 7 | 16 | 3.44 | -1303.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 341 | 37 | 57 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0.167 | 0.191 | 0.199 | 0.390 | -1734.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | BFN | NL | 18 | 65 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.154 | -363.5 |
| 1882 | PT1 | AA | 23 | 80 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.138 | -432.6 |
| 1883 | PT1 | AA | 41 | 148 | 19 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.182 | -752.1 |
| 1884 | LS2 | AA | 13 | 48 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.188 | -186.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 20 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| P | 83 | 0 | 24 | 194 | 32 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | BFN | P | 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1880 | BFN | OF | 14 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1882 | PT1 | P | 23 | 0 | 4 | 50 | 7 | 1 |
| 1883 | PT1 | P | 41 | 0 | 14 | 99 | 14 | 2 |
| 1883 | PT1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | PT1 | OF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | LS2 | P | 13 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 9 | 2 |
| 1884 | LS2 | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 83 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 17 |
| Right Field | 2 |