Packy Dillon

Born: 1/2/1853 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 7/27/1902 in Mehlville, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-05-04 | Final Game: 1875-05-08

Full name: Patrick Henry Dillon

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Biography

Packy Dillon, born in 1853, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1875 season. His career, though short-lived, spanned just four days from May 4 to May 8, 1875, during which he played in three games. Dillon's playing style reflected the early days of baseball, characterized by a focus on contact hitting and aggressive base running, although he did not record any stolen bases during his time in the league. In his three games, Dillon accumulated three hits and drove in one run, finishing his brief career with a batting average of .231. Although he did not hit any home runs, his contributions during a formative period in baseball history are a testament to the evolving nature of the game. The mid-1870s marked a time when baseball was transitioning from its early, rough-and-tumble roots towards a more organized and competitive sport. Dillon's participation, albeit short, adds to the rich tapestry of baseball's past, highlighting the diverse talents that emerged during the sport's inaugural decades.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 13 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.231 0.231 0.308 0.538 0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.538 vs. league average 0.571 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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
1875 SL1 3 13 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.231 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 3 0 11 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 SL1 C 3 0 11 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3