John Grady

Born: 12/15/1858 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 4/26/1924 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-10 | Final Game: 1884-05-24

Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John F. Grady

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Biography

John Grady, born in 1858, was a position player whose brief Major League Baseball career spanned a mere nine games in May 1884. Despite the short duration of his time in the big leagues, Grady made a notable impact during his stint, finishing with a batting average of .306, which indicates his ability to make solid contact at the plate. Over the course of those nine games, he recorded 11 hits, showcasing a promising offensive skill set in an era where batting prowess was essential for success. Grady's playing career occurred during the early years of professional baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the rough-and-tumble days of the pre-modern game to a more organized and commercially viable sport. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his contributions on the field, particularly in terms of hitting, reflected the emerging talent that would later define the league. Although his time on the diamond was fleeting, Grady remains a part of baseball history, representing the early players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	36	5	11	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.306	0.342	0.389	0.731	0.0

Career AVG .306 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +25.6% above league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +22.6% above league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +18.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.731 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +20.6% 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
1884	ALT	UA	9	36	5	11	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.306	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	0	87	3	9	1
OF	1	0	0	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	ALT	1B	8	0	87	3	9	1
1884	ALT	OF	1	0	0	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	8
Center Field	1