Joe Delahanty, baseball player, 1907-1909

Joe Delahanty

Born: 10/18/1875 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 1/29/1936 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-30 | Final Game: 1909-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Joseph Nicholas Delahanty

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Biography

Joe Delahanty was a professional baseball player born in 1875, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1909. Known for his strong work ethic and versatility on the field, Delahanty participated in a total of 270 games during his career. He recorded 222 hits, amassing a batting average of .238, alongside 100 runs batted in (RBIs) and 4 home runs. His speed on the bases was notable, as he successfully stole 24 bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively. Delahanty played during an era that was transitioning from the deadball period into a more dynamic style of play. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant. His career spanned a time when baseball was evolving, and players like Delahanty helped lay the groundwork for future generations, demonstrating the importance of speed and agility in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
270 932 68 222 30 15 4 100 24 74 93 0.238 0.301 0.315 0.617 42.9

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.617 vs. league average 0.612 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
1907 STL NL 7 22 3 7 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 0.318 — — — — 0.0
1908 STL NL 140 499 37 127 14 11 1 44 11 32 43 0.255 .240 (+6%) .298 (+3%) .306 (+8%) .605 (+6%) 468.6
1909 STL NL 123 411 28 88 16 4 2 54 10 42 50 0.214 .244 (-12%) .306 (-5%) .312 (-8%) .618 (-6%) -425.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 48 44 77 113 20 11
OF 208 206 383 19 9 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1907 SLN OF 7 7 14 0 1 0
1908 SLN OF 138 137 243 11 6 1
1909 SLN 2B 48 44 77 113 20 11
1909 SLN OF 63 62 126 8 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 47
Left Field 159
Center Field 46
Right Field 7