James Casey

Born: 3/15/1870 in Lawrence, MA, USA

Died: 12/31/1936 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-09-14 | Final Game: 1907-10-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: James Patrick Casey

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Biography

James Casey, born in 1870, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1898 to 1907. Over the course of his career, Casey appeared in 1,114 games, accumulating 1,122 hits with a batting average of .258. Known for his speed on the base paths, he recorded 191 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Casey also contributed offensively with 354 RBIs and hit 9 home runs, solidifying his role as a reliable presence in the lineup during the early years of the 20th century. Playing in an era characterized by evolving offensive strategies and the increasing popularity of the game, Casey's contributions were significant as he navigated the transition from the deadball era into a more modern style of play. His career spanned a period of growth in baseball, where players began to focus more on speed and base running, elements that Casey excelled in. Despite the challenges of playing in a competitive landscape, his consistent performance and dedication to the game left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who followed him.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1114	4341	584	1122	137	52	9	354	191	270	239	0.258	0.310	0.320	0.630	-2321.4

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.655 across their career seasons — near 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
1898	WAS	NL	28	112	13	31	2	0	0	15	15	3	4	0.277	.270 (+2%)	.333 (-10%)	.347 (-15%)	.680 (-12%)	-229.7
1899	WAS	NL	9	34	3	4	2	0	0	2	1	2	1	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1899	BRO	NL	134	525	75	141	14	8	1	43	27	25	16	0.269	.282 (-5%)	.343 (-9%)	.366 (-10%)	.710 (-9%)	0.0
1900	BRO	NL	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	DET	AL	128	540	105	153	16	9	2	46	34	32	28	0.283	.271 (+4%)	.326 (+3%)	.359 (-1%)	.686 (+1%)	125.0
1902	DET	AL	132	520	69	142	18	7	3	55	22	44	17	0.273	.266 (+2%)	.321 (+5%)	.343 (+2%)	.665 (+4%)	443.0
1903	CHC	NL	112	435	56	126	8	3	1	40	11	19	17	0.290	.261 (+11%)	.316 (+2%)	.345 (-5%)	.662 (-2%)	-95.2
1904	CHC	NL	136	548	71	147	20	4	1	43	21	18	28	0.268	.246 (+9%)	.300 (avg)	.321 (+1%)	.622 (avg)	-21.7
1905	CHC	NL	144	526	66	122	21	10	1	56	22	41	45	0.232	.248 (-7%)	.307 (-4%)	.322 (-2%)	.629 (-3%)	-333.1
1906	BRO	NL	149	571	71	133	17	8	0	34	22	52	51	0.233	.247 (-6%)	.307 (avg)	.315 (-8%)	.622 (-4%)	-334.3
1907	BRO	NL	141	527	55	122	19	3	0	19	16	34	32	0.231	.245 (-6%)	.304 (-7%)	.308 (-10%)	.613 (-9%)	-833.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1100	562	1312	2184	325	119
C	5	2	15	7	1	0
SS	5	0	9	15	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1898	WAS	3B	22	0	22	45	8	4
1898	WAS	C	3	0	9	4	1	0
1898	WAS	SS	4	0	7	13	5	1
1899	WAS	3B	9	0	12	17	5	3
1899	BRO	3B	134	0	162	258	51	20
1900	BRO	3B	1	0	1	2	0	0
1901	DET	3B	127	0	133	324	58	25
1902	DET	3B	132	0	174	309	51	17
1903	CHN	3B	112	0	143	190	31	5
1904	CHN	3B	134	133	157	241	39	11
1904	CHN	C	2	2	6	3	0	0
1905	CHN	3B	142	142	160	252	22	7
1905	CHN	SS	1	0	2	2	0	0
1906	BRO	3B	149	149	172	272	39	11
1907	BRO	3B	138	138	176	274	21	16