Dan Kerwin

Born: 7/9/1874 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 7/13/1960 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-27 | Final Game: 1903-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Daniel Patrick Kerwin

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Biography

Dan Kerwin, born in 1874, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early 1900s. He played his entire Major League career on September 27, 1903, a single day that would define his presence in the annals of baseball history. As a position player, Kerwin made an impression in his limited time on the field, participating in 2 games where he recorded 4 hits. With a remarkable batting average of .667, he showcased his ability to connect with the ball effectively, though he did not hit any home runs or accumulate significant RBIs, finishing with just 1. Kerwin's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, just as the sport was beginning to gain widespread popularity in America. The early 1900s were marked by the evolution of player roles and the establishment of more structured seasons, setting the stage for future generations of athletes. While his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Kerwin's impressive batting average and contributions, however minimal, are a testament to the many players who participated in the formative years of Major League Baseball. His legacy, though not widely celebrated, is a reminder of the countless individuals who shaped the history of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	6	1	4	1	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.667	0.778	0.833	1.611	0.0

Career AVG .667 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +154.7% above league average.

Career OBP .778 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +145.5% above league average.

Career SLG .833 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +141.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.611 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — +143.2% above 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
1903	CIN	NL	2	6	1	4	1	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	1	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1903	CIN	OF	2	0	1	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2