Bill Delaney, baseball player, 1890-1890

Bill Delaney

Born: 3/5/1863 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 3/1/1942 in Canton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-21 | Final Game: 1890-10-04

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

Full name: William L. Delaney

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Biography

Bill Delaney, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early years of the sport during a time when the game was still evolving. Delaney's career spanned from August 21, 1890, to October 4, 1890, during which he played a total of 36 games. As a position player, he demonstrated a mix of speed and skill on the field, recording 22 hits and stealing 5 bases, although his batting average finished at .19. Despite the limited duration of his career, Delaney’s contributions included 1 home run and 7 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs in a competitive era. Baseball in the 1890s was characterized by a transition from the deadball era to the modern game, and while his statistical achievements may not place him among the more celebrated figures of the time, Delaney was part of the fabric of the sport's early history, contributing to the growth and popularity of baseball in America. His brief stint in the league reflects the challenges many players faced during this formative period of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 116 16 22 1 1 1 7 5 21 19 0.190 0.314 0.241 0.555 -317.7

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career SLG .241 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.555 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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
1890 CL4 NL 36 116 16 22 1 1 1 7 5 21 19 0.190 .260 (-27%) .336 (-7%) .351 (-31%) .687 (-19%) -317.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 36 0 82 93 14 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 CL4 2B 36 0 82 93 14 18

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 36