Bill Daley

Born: 6/27/1868 in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

Died: 5/4/1922 in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-07-17 | Final Game: 1891-06-30

Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: William Daley

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Biography

Bill Daley, born in 1868, was a talented pitcher who played in the late 19th century, an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-friendly game that would follow. His professional career spanned from 1889 until June 30, 1891, during which he made a notable impact on the mound. Daley finished his career with a record of 29-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.37, showcasing his effectiveness as a reliable pitcher during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. Throughout his brief but impactful career, Daley recorded 223 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to miss bats and dominate opposing hitters. Additionally, he contributed to his teams with 4 saves, indicating his versatility and capability as a closer in critical situations. Daley's contributions to the game during the late 19th century helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers, and his statistics remain a testament to his skill and competitiveness in a formative period of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
29	16	64	45	35	2	4	427.7	406	160	14	302	223	3.37	0

Career ERA 3.37 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — 11.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1889	BSN	NL	3	3	9	7	4	0	0	48.0	34	23	43	40	4.31	3.93 (-10%)	-594.4
1890	BSP	PL	18	7	36	27	21	2	2	253.0	253	95	178	115	3.38	3.88 (+13%)	-4857.8
1891	BS2	AA	8	6	19	11	10	0	2	126.7	119	42	81	68	2.98	3.52 (+15%)	-2050.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
68	198	24	33	3	1	2	18	2	12	30	0.167	0.218	0.222	0.440	-1036.1

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.440 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 35.8% 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
1889	BSN	NL	9	20	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	8	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1890	BSP	PL	39	119	17	20	2	0	2	9	1	10	16	0.168	.260 (-35%)	.336 (-29%)	.351 (-33%)	.687 (-31%)	-623.3
1891	BS2	AA	20	59	5	10	0	1	0	9	1	1	6	0.169	.254 (-33%)	.331 (-45%)	.343 (-41%)	.675 (-43%)	-412.8