Buttercup Dickerson, baseball player, 1878-1885

Buttercup Dickerson

Born: 10/11/1858 in Tyaskin, MD, USA

Died: 7/23/1920 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1878-07-15 | Final Game: 1885-06-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Lewis Pessano Dickerson

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Biography

Buttercup Dickerson, born in 1858, was a notable position player in the early years of professional baseball, contributing to the sport from 1878 until June 1, 1885. With a career spanning just under seven years, Dickerson played in 408 games, where he established himself as a formidable hitter with a career batting average of .284. Throughout his tenure, he recorded 500 hits and drove in 127 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. Although he hit only 4 home runs, his overall performance reflected the standards of the game during a period that was transitioning from the deadball era toward a more offensive style of play. Dickerson's playing style was characterized by a strong contact approach, evidenced by his ability to accumulate hits and maintain a solid batting average. He was not known for base stealing, as he finished his career with 0 stolen bases, which was not uncommon for players of his era. While not a household name in the annals of baseball history, Buttercup Dickerson's contributions on the field during a pivotal time in the sport's development helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players. His career remains a testament to the early days of baseball, reflecting the evolution of the game and the players who shaped it.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
408 1762 302 500 84 34 4 127 0 48 51 0.284 0.304 0.377 0.680 3060.8

Career AVG .284 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +14.0% above league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career SLG .377 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.680 vs. league average 0.611 across their career seasons — +11.3% above 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
1878 CN1 NL 29 123 17 38 5 1 0 9 0 0 7 0.309 .259 (+19%) .278 (+11%) .319 (+15%) .597 (+13%) 202.8
1879 CN1 NL 81 350 73 102 18 14 2 57 0 3 27 0.291 .255 (+14%) .270 (+10%) .328 (+34%) .599 (+23%) 1083.8
1880 TRN NL 30 119 15 23 2 2 0 10 0 2 3 0.193 .244 (-21%) .267 (-23%) .319 (-24%) .586 (-23%) -382.8
1880 WOR NL 31 133 22 39 8 6 0 20 0 1 2 0.293 .244 (+20%) .267 (+12%) .319 (+39%) .586 (+26%) -382.8
1881 WOR NL 80 367 48 116 18 6 1 31 0 8 8 0.316 .260 (+22%) .290 (+14%) .338 (+20%) .628 (+17%) 963.2
1883 PT1 AA 85 354 62 88 15 1 0 0 0 18 0 0.249 .257 (-3%) .285 (avg) .345 (-14%) .631 (-8%) -368.2
1884 SLU UA 46 211 49 77 15 1 0 0 0 8 0 0.365 .243 (+50%) .278 (+39%) .327 (+36%) .606 (+38%) 1164.1
1884 BL2 AA 13 56 9 12 2 1 0 0 0 4 0 0.214 .243 (-12%) .278 (+4%) .327 (-13%) .606 (-5%) 1164.1
1884 LS2 AA 8 28 6 4 0 2 1 0 0 3 0 0.143 — — — — 1164.1
1885 BFN NL 5 21 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.048 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 3 3 2 1
3B 5 0 8 6 4 0
OF 396 0 681 94 133 16
SS 9 0 10 15 10 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1878 CN1 OF 29 0 56 1 8 0
1879 CN1 OF 81 0 144 9 38 1
1880 TRN OF 30 0 77 7 9 3
1880 TRN SS 1 0 1 1 0 0
1880 WOR OF 31 0 48 4 9 2
1881 WOR OF 80 0 153 28 22 6
1883 PT1 2B 2 0 3 3 2 1
1883 PT1 OF 78 0 106 28 34 2
1883 PT1 SS 8 0 9 14 10 0
1884 SLU 3B 4 0 8 6 3 0
1884 SLU OF 42 0 65 12 9 2
1884 BL2 3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1884 BL2 OF 12 0 15 1 1 0
1884 LS2 OF 8 0 11 2 3 0
1885 BFN OF 5 0 6 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 5
Shortstop 9
Left Field 216
Center Field 117
Right Field 64