Daff Gammons
Born: 3/17/1876 in New Bedford, MA, USA
Died: 9/24/1963 in East Greenwich, RI, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-04-23 | Final Game: 1901-06-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: John Ashley Gammons
Biography
Daff Gammons was a professional baseball player active in the early 20th century, specifically from April 23, 1901, to June 26, 1901. Born in 1876, Gammons played primarily as a position player during a transitional period in baseball history, just as the sport began to evolve from the deadball era towards a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 28 games and recorded 18 hits, contributing 10 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams.
Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .194 and no home runs, Gammons showcased his speed on the basepaths, accumulating 5 stolen bases. His time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, yet he was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for the modern game. While Gammons may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his participation during this formative era reflects the competitive spirit and evolving strategies of early 1900s baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 93 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 0.194 | 0.242 | 0.215 | 0.457 | -489.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BSN | NL | 28 | 93 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 0.194 | -489.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 23 | 0 | 38 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BSN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1901 | BSN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901 | BSN | OF | 23 | 0 | 38 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 20 |
| Right Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | RI | 1896, 1897, 1898 |