Tom Delahanty, baseball player, 1894-1897

Tom Delahanty

Born: 3/9/1872 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 1/10/1951 in Sanford, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-09-29 | Final Game: 1897-06-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thomas James Delahanty

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Biography

Tom Delahanty, born in 1872, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1894 to 1909. As a position player, Delahanty made a notable impact during the late 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Throughout his career, he appeared in 19 games, where he recorded 16 hits and accumulated a batting average of .239. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 6 RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases. Although his time in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, Delahanty's presence on the field reflected the evolving nature of the game during his era. His ability to connect with the ball and drive in runs, albeit modestly, placed him among the ranks of players contributing to the growth of baseball in the late 1800s. While he may not be a household name today, Tom Delahanty's career serves as a snapshot of a transformative time in baseball history, illustrating the challenges and achievements of players who shaped the sport's early landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 67 13 16 5 0 0 6 4 8 5 0.239 0.329 0.313 0.642 -109.9

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.766 across their career seasons — 16.2% 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
1894 PHI NL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1896 CL4 NL 16 56 11 13 4 0 0 4 4 8 4 0.232 .290 (-20%) .354 (-4%) .387 (-22%) .741 (-13%) -109.9
1896 PIT NL 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — -109.9
1897 LS3 NL 1 4 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 6 2 3 0
3B 16 0 17 34 11 1
SS 1 0 1 2 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1894 PHI 2B 1 0 5 2 1 0
1896 CL4 3B 16 0 17 34 11 1
1896 PIT SS 1 0 1 2 1 1
1897 LS3 2B 1 0 1 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 16
Shortstop 1