Dennis Casey, baseball player, 1884-1885

Dennis Casey

Born: 3/30/1858 in Binghamton, NY, USA

Died: 1/19/1909 in Binghamton, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-18 | Final Game: 1885-07-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Dennis Patrick Casey

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Biography

Dennis Casey was a professional baseball player born in 1858, who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1884 to 1885, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more dynamic styles of play that would emerge in the following decades. Over the course of his brief career, Casey appeared in 102 games, showcasing his abilities as a reliable hitter with a career batting average of .273. He accumulated 115 hits, including 6 home runs and 29 runs batted in, reflecting his capability to contribute offensively to his team's success. Despite a relatively short tenure in the league, Casey's performance during the formative years of baseball helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players. His style of play and achievements were part of an evolving game that began to embrace more aggressive offensive strategies, even though he did not record any stolen bases. Dennis Casey's contributions to baseball, though perhaps not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, remain a noteworthy chapter in the rich history of the sport. He ultimately retired on July 24, 1885, leaving behind a legacy from the early days of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
102 421 71 115 18 9 6 29 0 26 0 0.273 0.320 0.401 0.721 1142.4

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — +12.2% above league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +13.4% above league average.

Career SLG .401 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +23.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.721 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — +18.5% above 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 8 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1884 BL2 AA 37 149 20 37 7 4 3 0 0 5 0 0.248 .243 (+2%) .278 (-2%) .327 (+25%) .606 (+13%) 0.0
1885 BL2 AA 63 264 50 76 10 5 3 29 0 21 0 0.288 .244 (+18%) .287 (+21%) .325 (+22%) .613 (+22%) 929.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 102 0 151 15 30 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 WIL OF 2 0 3 0 0 0
1884 BL2 OF 37 0 48 5 6 2
1885 BL2 OF 63 0 100 10 24 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 102