Dan O'Leary
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1879-1884)
Dan O'Leary was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1884 for 5 teams, including the Providence Grays, a span of 6 seasons. In 45 career games, he hit .243 with 44 hits, 1 home runs, and 5 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 6/24/1922 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1879-09-03
- Last Game
- 1884-08-06
Full name: Daniel O'Leary
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 181 | 18 | 44 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 10 | .243 | .283 | .298 | .581 | -23 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .283 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .298 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.
Career OPS .581 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | PRO | NL | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .429 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1880 | BSN | NL | 3 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1881 | DTN | NL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1882 | WOR | NL | 6 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | CNU | UA | 32 | 132 | 14 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .258 | .243 (+6%) | .278 (+2%) | .327 (-5%) | .606 (-2%) | -22.9 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 45 | 181 | 18 | 44 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 10 | .243 | — | — | — | — | -23 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 22 |
| Center Field | 18 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dan O'Leary
- What years did Dan O'Leary play?
- Dan O'Leary played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1884.
- Was Dan O'Leary a pitcher?
- No. Dan O'Leary was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Dan O'Leary hit?
- Dan O'Leary hit 1 career home runs with 44 hits.
- What was Dan O'Leary's career batting average?
- Dan O'Leary batted .243 over his career, with 44 hits in 181 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dan O'Leary have?
- Dan O'Leary drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Dan O'Leary in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dan O'Leary has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.