Dan Abbott

Born: 3/16/1862 in Portage, OH, USA

Died: 2/13/1930 in Ottawa Lake, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-19 | Final Game: 1890-05-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Leander Franklin Abbott

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Biography

Dan Abbott, born in 1862, was a professional baseball player who briefly graced the diamond during the early days of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from April 19, 1890, to May 23, 1890, a short stint that encompassed just three games. Playing as a position player, Abbott recorded a total of one hit in 7 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .143. He also contributed one run batted in and successfully stole one base during his time in the league. Abbott's career unfolded during a pivotal era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the sport's formative years to a more organized and commercially viable structure. While his time on the field was limited, Abbott's participation reflects the early challenges and dynamics of professional baseball as it began to establish itself as America's pastime. His brief appearance in the league adds a layer of depth to the historical tapestry of the game, showcasing the many players who contributed to its evolution, regardless of the duration of their careers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	3	1	1	0	1	13.0	19	9	0	8	1	6.23	0

Career ERA 6.23 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 60.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1890	TL2	AA	0	2	3	1	1	0	1	13.0	19	9	8	1	6.23	3.88 (-61%)	-311.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	7	0	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0.143	0.143	0.429	0.571	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — +22.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1890	TL2	AA	3	7	0	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	0	3	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	TL2	P	3	0	3	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3