Dan Leahy
Born: 8/8/1870 in Nashville, TN, USA
Died: 12/30/1903 in Knoxville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1896-09-02 | Final Game: 1896-09-02
Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Daniel C. Leahy
Biography
Dan Leahy, born in 1870, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in the late 19th century. His career in Major League Baseball was brief, spanning just a single day on September 2, 1896. Despite the limited timeframe of his career, Leahy made a notable impact during his time on the field, appearing in two games. He recorded two hits, achieving a batting average of .333, and contributed one run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts.
Leahy's playing career took place during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the tail end of the deadball era, where the focus was heavily on pitching and defense. While he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his performance reflected the skills and competitive spirit of the time. Although his career was short, Dan Leahy remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, embodying the passion and dedication of players from that era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.429 | 0.500 | 0.929 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | PHI | NL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | PHI | SS | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 2 |