Dan Sheahan
Born: 1859 in Washington, DC, USA
Died: 5/3/1897 in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
MLB Debut: 1884-04-19 | Final Game: 1884-08-23
Full name: Daniel J. Sheahan
Biography
Dan Sheahan, born in 1859, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in 1884. He played primarily as a position player and appeared in a total of 9 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Sheahan's career batting average was 0.147, with 5 hits, although he did not record any home runs or runs batted in. Additionally, he did not steal any bases throughout his tenure in the league.
Sheahan's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the evolution of the game and the establishment of the modern professional leagues. Although his time on the field was short-lived, he contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during its formative years. His experience in the early days of the sport highlights the challenges and changes players faced as the game continued to grow in popularity and complexity.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.147 | 0.194 | 0.206 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WIL | UA | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 7 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 9 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WIL | OF | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | WSU | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | WSU | OF | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 2 |