Con Daily, baseball player, 1885-1896

Con Daily

Born: 9/11/1864 in Blackstone, MA, USA

Died: 6/14/1928 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-05-06 | Final Game: 1896-07-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Cornelius F. Daily

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Biography

Con Daily was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, playing in the Major Leagues from 1885 to 1896. Born in 1864, Daily was primarily a position player who showcased his talents across various teams during his career. He participated in 629 games, amassing 541 hits and finishing with a batting average of .244. Daily demonstrated a mix of speed and power, tallying 94 stolen bases and 2 home runs, while also contributing 262 RBIs to his teams. Daily's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, when the game was evolving from the rudimentary styles of the deadball era into a more dynamic and competitive sport. Known for his tenacity on the field, Daily's ability to steal bases made him a valuable asset in the lineup, as he often found ways to disrupt opposing pitchers and defenses. Although his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, Con Daily's contributions are part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the dedication and spirit of the game in its formative years. He retired from professional play on July 5, 1896, leaving behind a legacy that speaks to the early development of baseball as America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
629 2215 280 541 74 22 2 262 94 208 208 0.244 0.315 0.300 0.615 -3239.1

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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
1885 PRO NL 60 223 20 58 6 1 0 19 0 12 20 0.260 .244 (+7%) .287 (+3%) .325 (-9%) .613 (-3%) -72.5
1886 BSN NL 50 180 25 43 4 2 0 21 2 19 29 0.239 .246 (-3%) .302 (+3%) .331 (-15%) .634 (-6%) -116.9
1887 BSN NL 36 120 12 19 5 0 0 13 7 9 8 0.158 .270 (-42%) .331 (-31%) .373 (-46%) .705 (-39%) -780.6
1888 IN3 NL 57 202 14 44 6 1 0 14 15 10 28 0.218 .238 (-9%) .290 (-12%) .319 (-19%) .610 (-16%) -500.2
1889 IN3 NL 62 219 35 55 6 2 0 26 14 28 21 0.251 .263 (-5%) .334 (+4%) .357 (-17%) .691 (-7%) -167.8
1890 BRP PL 46 168 20 42 6 3 0 35 6 15 14 0.250 .260 (-4%) .336 (-6%) .351 (-8%) .687 (-7%) -228.7
1891 BRO NL 60 206 25 66 10 1 0 30 7 15 13 0.320 .254 (+26%) .331 (+14%) .343 (+10%) .675 (+12%) 438.1
1892 BRO NL 80 278 38 65 10 1 0 28 18 38 21 0.234 .244 (-5%) .316 (+4%) .327 (-15%) .644 (-6%) -169.8
1893 BRO NL 61 215 33 57 4 2 1 32 13 20 12 0.265 .279 (-5%) .356 (-4%) .379 (-17%) .735 (-11%) -377.1
1894 BRO NL 67 234 40 60 14 7 0 32 8 31 22 0.256 .309 (-17%) .379 (-7%) .435 (-14%) .814 (-11%) -526.8
1895 BRO NL 40 142 17 30 3 2 1 11 3 10 18 0.211 .296 (-29%) .361 (-26%) .399 (-30%) .761 (-28%) -736.8
1896 BRO NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1896 CHC NL 9 27 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 0.074 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 32 0 291 11 14 24
2B 1 0 2 1 0 0
3B 6 0 4 10 2 2
C 549 0 2348 612 284 55
OF 45 0 56 7 8 2
SS 2 0 5 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1885 PRO 1B 7 0 68 2 2 5
1885 PRO C 48 0 220 70 41 8
1885 PRO OF 6 0 8 2 1 1
1886 BSN C 49 0 264 55 31 5
1886 BSN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1887 BSN C 36 0 125 44 21 3
1888 IN3 1B 5 0 55 0 1 2
1888 IN3 2B 1 0 2 1 0 0
1888 IN3 3B 5 0 2 6 2 1
1888 IN3 C 42 0 215 69 34 6
1888 IN3 OF 5 0 5 1 3 1
1889 IN3 1B 6 0 59 4 7 7
1889 IN3 3B 1 0 2 4 0 1
1889 IN3 C 51 0 225 49 35 1
1889 IN3 OF 6 0 8 0 0 0
1890 BRP 1B 6 0 56 2 1 5
1890 BRP C 40 0 141 34 24 5
1890 BRP OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1891 BRO 1B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1891 BRO C 55 0 230 65 24 2
1891 BRO OF 3 0 6 0 0 0
1891 BRO SS 2 0 5 2 2 0
1892 BRO C 68 0 342 85 26 9
1892 BRO OF 13 0 14 3 1 0
1893 BRO C 51 0 215 46 18 2
1893 BRO OF 9 0 11 1 3 0
1894 BRO 1B 7 0 53 2 3 5
1894 BRO C 60 0 218 61 21 7
1895 BRO C 39 0 127 25 7 7
1895 BRO OF 1 0 3 0 0 0
1896 BRO C 1 0 2 2 1 0
1896 CHN C 9 0 24 7 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 548
First Base 32
Second Base 1
Third Base 6
Shortstop 2
Left Field 8
Center Field 9
Right Field 28