Pete Cassidy

Born: 4/8/1873 in Wilmington, DE, USA

Died: 7/9/1929 in Wilmington, DE, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-04-18 | Final Game: 1899-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Peter Francis Cassidy

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Biography

Pete Cassidy was an American professional baseball player born in 1873, who made his mark in the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the Deadball Era to a more offensive-minded style of play. His career spanned from 1896 to 1899, during which he played primarily as a position player. Over the course of 101 games, Cassidy recorded 98 hits, achieving a batting average of .257. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 48 runs batted in (RBIs), alongside 11 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed that was valuable in the evolving game of baseball. Cassidy's time in Major League Baseball coincided with significant changes in the sport, including the integration of new strategies and the emergence of more dynamic offensive players. Although his career was relatively brief, his performance reflected the competitive spirit of the late 1890s, a period when the game was rapidly gaining popularity across the United States. Despite playing in an era dominated by pitching, Cassidy's ability to contribute both at the plate and on the bases left a mark on the teams he represented, highlighting the diverse skill sets that early baseball players needed to succeed.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
101	382	39	98	15	1	3	48	11	17	20	0.257	0.307	0.325	0.632	-755.8

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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
1896	LS3	NL	49	184	16	39	1	1	0	12	5	7	7	0.212	.290 (-27%)	.354 (-28%)	.387 (-41%)	.741 (-35%)	-1141.8
1899	BRO	NL	6	20	2	3	1	0	0	4	1	1	4	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1899	WAS	NL	46	178	21	56	13	0	3	32	5	9	9	0.315	.282 (+11%)	.343 (+6%)	.366 (+19%)	.710 (+13%)	0.0