Pete Daley

Born: 1/14/1930 in Grass Valley, CA, USA

Died: 8/22/2024 in Marysville, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-05-03 | Final Game: 1961-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Peter Harvey Daley

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Biography

Pete Daley was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1955 to 1961. Born in 1930, Daley played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 391 games throughout his career. He recorded 259 hits, which included 18 home runs and 120 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .239. Known for his versatility on the field, Daley contributed to his teams not only with his bat but also with his ability to get on base and drive in runs. Daley's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, following the integration of the sport and leading into the expansion of Major League franchises. While he may not have been a household name, his consistency and work ethic reflected the spirit of the game during the late 1950s. With a modest total of 2 stolen bases, he focused on solid contact hitting and situational play, embodying the qualities of a player who thrived in a competitive environment. Despite retiring after the 1961 season, Daley's contributions to the game remain a testament to the resilience and dedication found within the ranks of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
391	1084	93	259	49	8	18	120	2	87	187	0.239	0.297	0.349	0.646	-2066.4

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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
1955	BOS	AL	17	50	4	11	2	1	0	5	0	3	6	0.220	.258 (-15%)	.332 (-20%)	.393 (-24%)	.726 (-22%)	-194.1
1956	BOS	AL	59	187	22	50	11	3	5	29	1	18	30	0.267	.258 (+4%)	.331 (+2%)	.397 (+10%)	.728 (+7%)	203.8
1957	BOS	AL	78	191	17	43	10	0	3	25	0	16	31	0.225	.257 (-13%)	.323 (-11%)	.391 (-17%)	.715 (-14%)	-485.8
1958	BOS	AL	27	56	10	18	2	1	2	8	0	7	11	0.321	.257 (+25%)	.324 (+22%)	.394 (+27%)	.719 (+25%)	242.6
1959	BOS	AL	65	169	9	38	7	0	1	11	1	13	31	0.225	.256 (-12%)	.323 (-14%)	.392 (-28%)	.715 (-21%)	-639.5
1960	KC1	AL	73	228	19	60	10	2	5	25	0	16	41	0.263	.255 (+3%)	.323 (-4%)	.387 (+1%)	.711 (-1%)	-82.1
1961	WS2	AL	72	203	12	39	7	1	2	17	0	14	37	0.192	.258 (-26%)	.328 (-26%)	.399 (-33%)	.727 (-30%)	-1111.2