Dell Darling

Born: 12/21/1861 in Erie, PA, USA

Died: 11/20/1904 in Erie, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-07-03 | Final Game: 1891-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Conrad Darling

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Biography

Dell Darling, born in 1861, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, a time characterized by the early evolution of the sport. His career spanned from 1883 to 1891, during which he played a total of 175 games. Darling was primarily known as a position player, contributing significantly to his teams both offensively and defensively. He recorded 151 hits, 7 home runs, and 83 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .24. His speed on the bases was evident as he tallied 29 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Darling's playing style reflected the dynamic nature of baseball during the post-deadball era, a time when players were beginning to adopt more aggressive tactics on the field. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions to the game during his tenure were notable, and he played a role in the development of baseball strategies that would influence future generations. After his retirement on September 10, 1891, Darling's legacy lingered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the growth and transformation of the sport in its early years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
175	628	109	151	24	13	7	83	29	91	96	0.240	0.340	0.354	0.694	417.4

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.670 across their career seasons — near 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
1883	BFN	NL	6	18	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	2	5	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1887	CHC	NL	38	141	28	45	7	4	3	20	19	22	18	0.319	.270 (+18%)	.331 (+24%)	.373 (+31%)	.705 (+28%)	704.2
1888	CHC	NL	20	75	12	16	3	1	2	7	0	3	12	0.213	.238 (-11%)	.290 (-13%)	.319 (+13%)	.610 (avg)	-18.3
1889	CHC	NL	36	120	14	23	1	1	0	7	5	25	22	0.192	.263 (-27%)	.334 (-1%)	.357 (-39%)	.691 (-21%)	-323.1
1890	CHP	PL	58	221	45	57	12	4	2	39	5	29	28	0.258	.260 (-1%)	.336 (+4%)	.351 (+7%)	.687 (+6%)	237.7
1891	SL4	AA	17	53	9	7	1	3	0	9	0	10	11	0.132	.254 (-48%)	.331 (-19%)	.343 (-23%)	.675 (-21%)	-183.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	29	252	12	12	15
2B	5	13	13	5	1
3B	2	1	0	0	0
C	108	535	145	57	10
OF	27	27	5	8	1
SS	16	14	46	17	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1883	BFN	C	6	16	5	3	1
1887	CHN	C	20	114	41	17	2
1887	CHN	OF	20	18	4	6	1
1888	CHN	C	20	139	26	12	5
1889	CHN	C	36	172	45	9	2
1890	CHP	1B	29	252	12	12	15
1890	CHP	2B	3	4	8	2	0
1890	CHP	3B	2	1	0	0	0
1890	CHP	C	9	16	5	4	0
1890	CHP	OF	7	9	1	2	0
1890	CHP	SS	15	14	46	17	9
1891	SL4	2B	2	9	5	3	1
1891	SL4	C	17	78	23	12	0
1891	SL4	SS	1	0	0	0	0