Dan Long, baseball player, 1890-1890

Dan Long

Born: 8/27/1867 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 4/30/1929 in Sausalito, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-27 | Final Game: 1890-10-15

Bats: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Daniel William Long

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Biography

Dan Long was a professional baseball player born in 1867, whose career spanned a brief but notable period from August 27, 1890, to October 15, 1890. Primarily recognized as a position player, Long played in a total of 21 games during his short stint in Major League Baseball. He showcased his speed on the basepaths, amassing 16 stolen bases, a notable achievement that highlighted his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .156, he contributed 12 hits and 2 RBIs, illustrating the challenges many players faced during the early years of professional baseball. Long's career unfolded during a transformative era for the sport, as baseball was beginning to gain popularity and solidify its status as America's pastime. Although he did not achieve long-term success or notoriety, his contributions to the game in that fleeting season reflect the grit and determination of players who laid the groundwork for future generations. Long's legacy, while modest, serves as a reminder of the diverse talents that have graced the diamond throughout baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 77 19 12 0 0 0 2 16 14 0 0.156 0.301 0.156 0.457 -357.6

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career SLG .156 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 55.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.457 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 33.6% 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
1890 BL3 AA 21 77 19 12 0 0 0 2 16 14 0 0.156 .260 (-40%) .336 (-11%) .351 (-56%) .687 (-34%) -357.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 21 0 26 5 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 BL3 OF 21 0 26 5 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 21