Law Daniels, baseball player, 1887-1888

Law Daniels

Born: 7/14/1862 in Newton, MA, USA

Died: 1/7/1929 in Waltham, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-04-25 | Final Game: 1888-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Long Daniels

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Biography

Law Daniels was a professional baseball player born in 1862, who made his mark in the late 19th century during the early years of the sport's development. His career spanned from 1887 to 1888, within a period characterized by the transition from the "deadball era" to a more modern style of play. Daniels played primarily as a position player, appearing in 109 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 86 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 60 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite a batting average of .225. A notable aspect of Daniels' game was his speed on the base paths, as he successfully stole 27 bases, indicating his aggressive approach to the game and ability to create scoring opportunities. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Daniels played during a formative period for Major League Baseball, and his contributions helped to shape the evolving strategies of the game. His career, albeit brief, serves as a reminder of the rich history and development of baseball during its early years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
109 383 55 86 7 1 2 60 27 22 41 0.225 0.274 0.264 0.538 -1020.2

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.538 vs. league average 0.658 across their career seasons — 18.3% 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
1887 BL2 AA 48 165 23 41 5 1 0 32 7 8 18 0.248 .270 (-8%) .331 (-13%) .373 (-22%) .705 (-18%) -508.0
1888 KC2 AA 61 218 32 45 2 0 2 28 20 14 23 0.206 .238 (-13%) .290 (-9%) .319 (-24%) .610 (-17%) -512.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 34 3 1 2
2B 2 0 6 1 4 0
3B 3 0 2 3 4 0
C 55 0 240 96 55 7
OF 45 0 67 10 12 3
SS 2 0 2 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 BL2 1B 4 0 34 3 1 2
1887 BL2 2B 2 0 6 1 4 0
1887 BL2 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1887 BL2 C 26 0 126 37 30 3
1887 BL2 OF 15 0 22 2 3 0
1887 BL2 SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1888 KC2 3B 2 0 2 2 4 0
1888 KC2 C 29 0 114 59 25 4
1888 KC2 OF 30 0 45 8 9 3
1888 KC2 SS 1 0 2 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 55
First Base 4
Second Base 2
Third Base 3
Shortstop 2
Left Field 24
Center Field 14
Right Field 7