Jack Dalton

Born: 7/3/1885 in Henderson, TN, USA

Died: 2/17/1950 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-06-20 | Final Game: 1916-05-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Tolbert Percy Dalton

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Biography

Jack Dalton was an American professional baseball player born in 1885, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1910 until 1916. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 345 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. Dalton made a notable impact at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .286, which reflected his ability to consistently get on base and contribute offensively. He accumulated 333 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 112 runs, demonstrating a solid capacity for run production during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. In addition to his offensive contributions, Dalton was also known for his speed on the bases, stealing 52 bases throughout his career. His ability to steal bases added an extra dimension to his playing style, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Dalton's career spanned a significant period in baseball history, as the game was evolving with changes in pitching styles and offensive strategies. Though his playing days concluded in 1916, Dalton's performance left a lasting impression, and he remains a notable figure in early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
345	1163	167	333	39	15	4	112	52	129	112	0.286	0.362	0.356	0.718	2587.3

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.

Career OBP .362 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +13.6% above league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.718 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — +10.3% 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
1910	BRO	NL	77	273	33	62	9	4	1	21	5	26	30	0.227	.249 (-9%)	.317 (-4%)	.326 (-8%)	.644 (-6%)	-272.3
1914	BRO	NL	128	442	65	141	13	8	1	45	19	53	39	0.319	.255 (+25%)	.322 (+23%)	.339 (+15%)	.661 (+19%)	1754.6
1915	BUF	FL	132	437	68	128	17	3	2	46	28	50	38	0.293	.250 (+17%)	.318 (+16%)	.332 (+8%)	.651 (+12%)	1105.0
1916	DET	AL	8	11	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0