Dan Dugdale, baseball player, 1886-1894

Dan Dugdale

Born: 10/28/1864 in Peoria, IL, USA

Died: 3/9/1934 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-05-20 | Final Game: 1894-09-30

Bats: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Daniel Edward Dugdale

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Biography

Dan Dugdale, born in 1864, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1886 to 1894. Primarily recognized as a position player, Dugdale participated in 50 games throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded 39 hits and achieved a batting average of .224, demonstrating the challenges faced by players in the late 19th century, an era characterized by evolving playing styles and the transition from the deadball era to more offensive-minded approaches. Dugdale's contributions to his teams included 18 runs batted in and 8 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute in various facets of the game despite not hitting home runs. While his numbers may not reflect the power-hitting prowess that defined later generations, Dugdale's role during his time exemplified the grit and determination of players in an era that laid the groundwork for the future of baseball. His career, though modest in statistical terms, remains a part of 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
50 174 23 39 4 2 0 18 8 15 27 0.224 0.286 0.270 0.556 -669.2

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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
1886 KCN NL 12 40 4 7 0 0 0 2 1 2 13 0.175 — — — — 0.0
1894 WAS NL 38 134 19 32 4 2 0 16 7 13 14 0.239 .309 (-23%) .379 (-19%) .435 (-31%) .814 (-26%) -669.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 3 0 0 3 3 0
C 40 0 99 43 20 0
OF 8 0 8 3 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1886 KCN C 7 0 27 11 5 0
1886 KCN OF 6 0 6 2 3 0
1894 WAS 3B 3 0 0 3 3 0
1894 WAS C 33 0 72 32 15 0
1894 WAS OF 2 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 40
Third Base 3
Left Field 2
Center Field 1
Right Field 5