Joe Daly

Born: 9/21/1868 in Conshohocken, PA, USA

Died: 3/21/1943 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-09-19 | Final Game: 1892-08-13

Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: Joseph John Daly

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Biography

Joe Daly, born in 1868, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1890 to 1892. Primarily a position player, Daly appeared in 23 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 21 hits, showcasing a respectable batting average of .269, along with 7 runs batted in. While he did not hit any home runs, he did manage to steal 1 base, demonstrating his speed and agility on the field. Daly played during the transitional period of early professional baseball, when the game was evolving in terms of strategy and athleticism. His contributions, although limited in terms of longevity, were part of a larger narrative that included the establishment of the modern game. Despite his short career, Daly's performance reflected the competitive spirit of the era and added to the rich tapestry of baseball history in the late 19th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	78	8	21	4	1	0	7	1	3	2	0.269	0.296	0.346	0.642	-64.6

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1890	PH4	AA	21	75	8	21	4	1	7	1	3	0	0.280	.260 (+8%)	.336 (-9%)	.351 (+3%)	.687 (-3%)	-64.6
1891	CL4	NL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1892	BSN	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0