Dan Phelan

Dan Phelan was a professional baseball player born in 1861, whose career spanned a brief but notable period from April 18, 1890, to May 11, 1890. He played as a position player during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. Despite his short tenure in the major leagues, Phelan made a mark with his performance in the limited number of games he played. Over the course of 8 games, Phelan recorded 8 hits, finishing with a batting average of .25. He demonstrated his ability to contribute offensively with 4 RBIs and showcased speed on the basepaths by stealing 1 base. While Phelan did not hit any home runs, his overall contributions helped to support his teammates during his brief time in the league. His career may not have been long, but it reflected the evolving nature of baseball as it began to embrace more dynamic styles of play.