Pat Dealy, baseball player, 1884-1890

Pat Dealy

Born: 11/12/1861 in Underhill, VT, USA

Died: 12/17/1924 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-09-30 | Final Game: 1890-06-05

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

Full name: Patrick E. Dealy

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Biography

Pat Dealy was a professional baseball player who played in the late 19th century, a period marked by significant evolution in the sport. Born in 1861, Dealy's career spanned from 1884 to 1890, during which he appeared in 131 games. He was known for his versatility as a position player, contributing both offensively and defensively to his teams. Over the course of his career, Dealy recorded 113 hits, achieved a batting average of .241, and drove in 34 runs, showcasing his ability to make an impact at the plate. A notable aspect of Dealy's game was his speed on the bases; he successfully stole 45 bases, indicating a playing style that emphasized aggressive base running. Despite the challenges of the era, which included evolving rules and the transition towards more organized forms of play, Dealy's contributions to the game reflected the competitive spirit of the time. His two home runs were a testament to his power potential, although he was primarily recognized for his ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities. Pat Dealy's career, while perhaps overshadowed by the more prominent figures of his time, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history as the sport transitioned towards the modern era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
131 469 71 113 14 4 2 34 45 19 26 0.241 0.275 0.301 0.576 -956.5

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career SLG .301 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.576 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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
1884 SPU UA 5 15 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1885 BSN NL 35 130 18 29 4 1 1 9 0 2 14 0.223 .244 (-9%) .287 (-18%) .325 (-10%) .613 (-14%) -291.1
1886 BSN NL 15 46 9 15 1 1 0 3 5 4 4 0.326 — — — — 153.0
1887 WS8 NL 58 212 33 55 8 2 1 18 36 8 8 0.259 .270 (-4%) .331 (-12%) .373 (-12%) .705 (-12%) -456.0
1890 SR2 AA 18 66 9 12 1 0 0 4 4 5 0 0.182 .260 (-30%) .336 (-26%) .351 (-44%) .687 (-35%) -362.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 2
3B 14 0 12 24 13 0
C 85 0 409 121 50 15
OF 11 0 18 0 7 0
SS 25 0 35 64 17 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 SPU C 4 0 18 9 4 1
1884 SPU OF 1 0 4 0 0 0
1885 BSN 1B 1 0 2 0 0 2
1885 BSN 3B 3 0 1 5 3 0
1885 BSN C 29 0 162 42 22 8
1885 BSN OF 2 0 2 0 3 0
1885 BSN SS 2 0 1 6 1 1
1886 BSN C 14 0 75 16 7 1
1886 BSN OF 1 0 1 0 1 0
1887 WS8 3B 5 0 8 5 4 0
1887 WS8 C 28 0 121 42 12 4
1887 WS8 OF 5 0 8 0 2 0
1887 WS8 SS 23 0 34 58 16 5
1890 SR2 3B 6 0 3 14 6 0
1890 SR2 C 10 0 33 12 5 1
1890 SR2 OF 2 0 3 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 85
First Base 1
Third Base 14
Shortstop 25
Left Field 6
Center Field 3
Right Field 2