Abner Dalrymple, baseball player, 1878-1891

Abner Dalrymple

Born: 9/9/1857 in Gratiot, WI, USA

Died: 1/25/1939 in Warren, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1878-05-01 | Final Game: 1891-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Abner Frank Dalrymple

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Biography

Abner Dalrymple was a prominent baseball player whose career spanned from 1878 to 1891, marking him as one of the earlier figures in the evolution of the sport during the late 19th century. Born in 1857, Dalrymple played primarily as a position player and participated in 951 games over his professional career. He distinguished himself with a batting average of .288, totaling 1,202 hits, 43 home runs, and 407 RBIs. His speed on the basepaths was notable, as he recorded 58 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and agility that contributed to his teams’ offensive strategies. Dalrymple played during a transformative era in baseball, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble nature of the early game to a more organized and competitive format. He was a key player in this development, representing teams such as the Chicago White Stockings and the Pittsburgh Alleghenys. His contributions to the game helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players, and his impressive statistics reflect the skill and determination he brought to the diamond. Today, Dalrymple’s legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the game's growth during a pivotal time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
951 4172 813 1202 217 81 43 407 58 204 359 0.288 0.323 0.410 0.732 11565.4

Career AVG .288 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +15.0% above league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +22.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — +15.9% above 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
1878 ML2 NL 61 271 52 96 10 4 0 15 0 6 29 0.354 .259 (+37%) .278 (+32%) .319 (+32%) .597 (+32%) 1280.2
1879 CHC NL 71 333 47 97 25 1 0 23 0 4 29 0.291 .255 (+14%) .270 (+11%) .328 (+13%) .599 (+12%) 587.5
1880 CHC NL 86 382 91 126 25 12 0 36 0 3 18 0.330 .244 (+35%) .267 (+25%) .319 (+43%) .586 (+35%) 1883.8
1881 CHC NL 82 362 72 117 22 4 1 37 0 15 22 0.323 .260 (+24%) .290 (+21%) .338 (+23%) .628 (+22%) 1274.9
1882 CHC NL 84 397 96 117 25 11 1 36 0 14 18 0.295 .248 (+19%) .275 (+16%) .329 (+28%) .605 (+22%) 1284.8
1883 CHC NL 80 363 78 108 24 4 2 37 0 11 29 0.298 .257 (+16%) .285 (+11%) .345 (+16%) .631 (+14%) 800.8
1884 CHC NL 111 521 111 161 18 9 22 69 0 14 39 0.309 .243 (+27%) .278 (+17%) .327 (+54%) .606 (+37%) 2986.0
1885 CHC NL 113 492 109 135 27 12 11 61 0 46 42 0.274 .244 (+12%) .287 (+17%) .325 (+37%) .613 (+27%) 2259.0
1886 CHC NL 82 331 62 77 7 12 3 26 16 33 44 0.233 .246 (-6%) .302 (avg) .331 (+7%) .634 (+3%) 154.7
1887 PIT NL 92 358 45 76 18 5 2 31 29 45 43 0.212 .270 (-22%) .331 (-6%) .373 (-18%) .705 (-12%) -743.9
1888 PIT NL 57 227 19 50 9 2 0 14 7 6 28 0.220 .238 (-8%) .290 (-15%) .319 (-13%) .610 (-14%) -528.6
1891 ML3 AA 32 135 31 42 7 5 1 22 6 7 18 0.311 .254 (+22%) .331 (+4%) .343 (+34%) .675 (+19%) 326.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 47 6 11 3 1 1 2 2 5 0.234

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1886 WS CHN 6 21 2 4 1 1 0 2 0 5 0.190
1885 WS CHN 7 26 4 7 2 0 1 0 2 0 0.269

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 951 0 1656 146 285 26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1878 ML2 OF 61 0 128 11 28 3
1879 CHN OF 71 0 103 4 40 1
1880 CHN OF 86 0 157 19 29 4
1881 CHN OF 82 0 143 14 31 1
1882 CHN OF 84 0 185 8 27 4
1883 CHN OF 80 0 149 12 34 3
1884 CHN OF 111 0 176 18 26 5
1885 CHN OF 113 0 180 16 27 2
1886 CHN OF 82 0 126 15 7 1
1887 PIT OF 92 0 184 14 22 1
1888 PIT OF 57 0 81 9 9 0
1891 ML3 OF 32 0 44 6 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 944
Center Field 2
Right Field 5