Dick Phelan
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1885)
Dick Phelan was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885 for the Baltimore Monumentals, the Buffalo Bisons, and the St. Louis Maroons, a span of 2 seasons. In 107 career games, he hit .242 with 102 hits, 4 home runs, and 4 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / —
- Died
- 2/13/1931 in San Antonio, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-04-17
- Last Game
- 1885-10-03
Full name: James Dickson Phelan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 422 | 66 | 102 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 5 | .242 | .263 | .318 | .580 | -212 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .263 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.
Career SLG .318 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .580 vs. league average .609 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BLU | UA | 101 | 402 | 63 | 99 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | .246 | .243 (+1%) | .278 (-4%) | .327 (-3%) | .606 (-4%) | -211.9 |
| 1885 | BFN | NL | 4 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1885 | SL5 | NL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 107 | 422 | 66 | 102 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 5 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -212 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 104 |
| Third Base | 7 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dick Phelan
- What years did Dick Phelan play?
- Dick Phelan played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885.
- Was Dick Phelan a pitcher?
- No. Dick Phelan was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dick Phelan hit?
- Dick Phelan hit 4 career home runs with 102 hits.
- What was Dick Phelan's career batting average?
- Dick Phelan batted .242 over his career, with 102 hits in 422 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dick Phelan have?
- Dick Phelan drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Dick Phelan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dick Phelan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.