Dasher Troy
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1881-1885)
Dasher Troy was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1881 to 1885 for 4 teams, including the Detroit Wolverines, a span of 5 seasons. In 292 career games, he hit .243 with 274 hits, 4 home runs, and 51 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'5" / 154 lb
- Died
- 3/30/1938 in Ozone Park, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1881-08-23
- Last Game
- 1885-07-09
Full name: John Joseph Troy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 292 | 1,127 | 166 | 274 | 42 | 20 | 4 | 51 | 0 | 41 | 52 | .243 | .274 | .327 | .601 | -382 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .274 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .327 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .601 vs. league average .614 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | DTN | NL | 11 | 44 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .341 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1882 | DTN | NL | 40 | 152 | 22 | 37 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 10 | .243 | .248 (-2%) | .275 (-3%) | .329 (-4%) | .605 (-4%) | -78.3 |
| 1882 | PRO | NL | 4 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -78.3 |
| 1883 | NY1 | NL | 85 | 316 | 37 | 68 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 33 | .215 | .257 (-16%) | .285 (-17%) | .345 (-22%) | .631 (-20%) | -864.5 |
| 1884 | NY4 | AA | 107 | 421 | 80 | 111 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | .264 | .243 (+8%) | .278 (+8%) | .327 (+15%) | .606 (+12%) | 762.8 |
| 1885 | NY4 | AA | 45 | 177 | 24 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .220 | .244 (-10%) | .287 (-10%) | .325 (-6%) | .613 (-8%) | -202.3 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 292 | 1,127 | 166 | 274 | 42 | 20 | 4 | 51 | 0 | 41 | 52 | .243 | — | — | — | — | -461 | ||
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
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 257 | 0 | 616 | 729 | 195 | 78 |
| 3B | 7 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| SS | 28 | 0 | 20 | 71 | 32 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | DTN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 4 |
| 1881 | DTN | 3B | 7 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| 1882 | DTN | 2B | 31 | 0 | 74 | 76 | 27 | 9 |
| 1882 | DTN | SS | 11 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 0 |
| 1882 | PRO | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| 1883 | NY1 | 2B | 73 | 0 | 187 | 226 | 57 | 23 |
| 1883 | NY1 | SS | 12 | 0 | 15 | 36 | 13 | 3 |
| 1884 | NY4 | 2B | 107 | 0 | 224 | 314 | 74 | 25 |
| 1885 | NY4 | 2B | 42 | 0 | 124 | 103 | 35 | 17 |
| 1885 | NY4 | OF | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1885 | NY4 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 257 |
| Third Base | 7 |
| Shortstop | 28 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Dasher Troy (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dasher Troy
- What years did Dasher Troy play?
- Dasher Troy played in Major League Baseball from 1881 to 1885.
- Was Dasher Troy a pitcher?
- No. Dasher Troy was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dasher Troy hit?
- Dasher Troy hit 4 career home runs with 274 hits.
- What was Dasher Troy's career batting average?
- Dasher Troy batted .243 over his career, with 274 hits in 1,127 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dasher Troy have?
- Dasher Troy drove in 51 runs in his career.
- Is Dasher Troy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dasher Troy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.