Dan Coogan, baseball player, 1895-1895

Dan Coogan

Born: 2/16/1875 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 10/28/1942 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-04-25 | Final Game: 1895-08-08

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 128 lbs

Full name: Daniel George Coogan

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Biography

Dan Coogan was a professional baseball player born in 1875, who played in the late 19th century, a time marked by the sport's transition from the deadball era to a more modern style. His career spanned a brief period from 1895 to August 8, 1895, during which he appeared in 26 games primarily as a position player. Coogan recorded a total of 17 hits, contributing to a batting average of .221. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 7 runs and showcased his speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. Despite the brevity of his career, Coogan’s participation during this formative era of baseball contributed to the evolving landscape of the game. The 1890s were characterized by a growing fan base and professionalization of the sport, setting the stage for the baseball we recognize today. Coogan's experience, though limited, was part of the rich tapestry of baseball history that saw the emergence of legendary players and the establishment of enduring traditions.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 77 9 17 2 1 0 7 1 13 6 0.221 0.333 0.273 0.606 -253.8

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 20.4% 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
1895 WAS NL 26 77 9 17 2 1 0 7 1 13 6 0.221 .296 (-25%) .361 (-8%) .399 (-32%) .761 (-20%) -253.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 2 1 0
C 5 0 6 1 1 0
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
SS 18 0 38 50 30 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1895 WAS 3B 1 0 0 2 1 0
1895 WAS C 5 0 6 1 1 0
1895 WAS OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1895 WAS SS 18 0 38 50 30 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 5
Third Base 1
Shortstop 18
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 1892, 1893, 1894