Paddy Driscoll, baseball player, 1917-1917

Paddy Driscoll

Born: 1/11/1895 in Evanston, IL, USA

Died: 6/28/1968 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-06-12 | Final Game: 1917-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: John Leo Driscoll

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Biography

Paddy Driscoll was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who played during a brief but notable career in the early 20th century. His time in Major League Baseball spanned from June 12, 1917, to September 1, 1917. Driscoll primarily played as a position player, appearing in 13 games where he recorded 3 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing the season with a batting average of 0.107. Despite a limited offensive output, he showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Driscoll's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just prior to the roaring twenties and the establishment of the modern game. While his time in the spotlight was short, his participation in the league reflected the competitive nature of the era, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Though he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his presence in the majors during this formative time contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 28 2 3 1 0 0 3 2 2 6 0.107 0.167 0.143 0.310 0.0

Career AVG .107 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 56.9% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 55.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.310 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — 51.3% 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
1917 CHC NL 13 28 2 3 1 0 0 3 2 2 6 0.107 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 8 0 12 18 4 4
3B 2 0 3 4 3 0
SS 1 0 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1917 CHN 2B 8 0 12 18 4 4
1917 CHN 3B 2 0 3 4 3 0
1917 CHN SS 1 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 8
Third Base 2
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Northwestern University Evanston IL 1916, 1917