Dan Casey

Born: 11/20/1862 in Binghamton, NY, USA

Died: 2/8/1943 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-18 | Final Game: 1890-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Daniel Maurice Casey

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Biography

Dan Casey was a professional baseball pitcher active during the late 19th century, with a career that spanned from 1884 to 1890. Born in 1862, Casey made a significant impact on the game in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach that would define baseball in the following century. Over his career, he compiled a record of 96 wins and 90 losses, demonstrating a competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.18 and a total of 743 strikeouts, Casey established himself as a formidable presence in the pitching rotation during his time. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions were crucial to his teams, showcasing his ability to pitch deep into games and secure victories. As a player in a rapidly evolving sport, Casey's performance and statistics reflect the challenges and competitive nature of baseball during a pivotal period in its history. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
96	90	201	198	182	14	0	1680.3	1664	593	43	543	743	3.18	0

Career ERA 3.18 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 9.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1884	WIL	UA	1	1	2	2	2	0	18.0	23	2	4	10	1.00	3.11 (+68%)	126.0
1885	DTN	NL	4	8	12	12	12	1	104.0	105	38	35	79	3.29	3.03 (-8%)	1427.6
1886	PHI	NL	24	18	44	44	39	4	369.0	326	99	104	193	2.41	3.37 (+28%)	1529.1
1887	PHI	NL	28	13	45	45	43	4	390.3	377	124	115	119	2.86	4.17 (+31%)	153.6
1888	PHI	NL	14	18	33	33	31	2	285.7	298	100	48	108	3.15	2.95 (-7%)	2200.5
1889	PHI	NL	6	10	20	20	15	1	152.7	170	64	72	65	3.77	3.93 (+4%)	-530.7
1890	SR2	AA	19	22	45	42	40	2	360.7	365	166	165	169	4.14	3.88 (-7%)	1245.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
202	710	63	115	16	5	1	51	6	25	112	0.162	0.192	0.203	0.394	-4329.3

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career OBP .192 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career SLG .203 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.394 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 39.4% 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
1884	WIL	UA	2	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1885	DTN	NL	12	43	3	5	0	1	0	1	0	1	11	0.116	—	—	—	—	0.0
1886	PHI	NL	44	151	11	23	4	1	0	9	0	9	41	0.152	.246 (-38%)	.302 (-34%)	.331 (-42%)	.634 (-38%)	-894.2
1887	PHI	NL	45	164	22	27	3	0	1	17	1	6	20	0.165	.270 (-39%)	.331 (-41%)	.373 (-46%)	.705 (-44%)	-1238.4
1888	PHI	NL	33	118	11	18	2	1	0	5	2	3	28	0.153	.238 (-36%)	.290 (-40%)	.319 (-42%)	.610 (-41%)	-719.4
1889	PHI	NL	20	68	5	15	2	0	0	8	0	0	12	0.221	.263 (-16%)	.334 (-34%)	.357 (-30%)	.691 (-32%)	-363.1
1890	SR2	AA	46	160	11	26	5	2	0	11	3	6	0	0.163	.260 (-38%)	.336 (-41%)	.351 (-38%)	.687 (-39%)	-1114.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	8	0	3	0	2	0
P	201	0	67	339	47	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1884	WIL	P	2	0	3	0	0
1885	DTN	P	12	3	24	1	0
1886	PHI	OF	5	1	0	1	0
1886	PHI	P	44	17	70	8	0
1887	PHI	OF	1	1	0	0	0
1887	PHI	P	45	10	66	9	0
1888	PHI	OF	1	1	0	1	0
1888	PHI	P	33	10	66	9	2
1889	PHI	P	20	5	32	6	2
1890	SR2	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1890	SR2	P	45	22	78	14	4