Dan Minnehan, baseball player, 1895-1895

Dan Minnehan

Born: 11/28/1865 in Troy, NY, USA

Died: 8/8/1929 in Troy, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-09-20 | Final Game: 1895-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Daniel Joseph Minnehan

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Biography

Dan Minnehan was a professional baseball player born in 1865, who played in the late 19th century during a transformative period in the sport. His career spanned from 1895 to 1909, although he participated in only a brief stint at the major league level in 1895. Minnehan showcased his skills primarily as a position player, appearing in eight games and demonstrating a notable offensive capability. In his short time in the majors, Minnehan recorded 13 hits, achieving an impressive batting average of .382. He also contributed six runs batted in, although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases during his career. Minnehan's performance, while limited in terms of duration, reflected the competitive nature of baseball during the era, where players often faced a challenging landscape as the game was rapidly evolving. His legacy, though not widely celebrated, remains a testament to the early days of professional baseball and the players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 34 6 13 0 0 0 6 0 1 1 0.382 0.400 0.382 0.782 0.0

Career AVG .382 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — +29.0% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career SLG .382 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.782 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — near 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
1895 LS3 NL 8 34 6 13 0 0 0 6 0 1 1 0.382 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 7 0 11 12 2 3
OF 2 0 3 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1895 LS3 3B 7 0 11 12 2 3
1895 LS3 OF 2 0 3 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 7
Center Field 2