Dave Orr, baseball player, 1883-1890

Dave Orr

Born: 9/29/1859 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 6/2/1915 in Richmond Hill, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-05-17 | Final Game: 1890-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: David L. Orr

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Biography

Dave Orr was a prominent figure in the late 19th century baseball landscape, playing from 1883 to 1890. Born in 1859, he showcased his talents primarily as a position player, making a significant impact in a time when the game was transitioning from the early days of the sport into a more organized and professional era. Over the course of his career, Orr appeared in 791 games, where he amassed an impressive 1,125 hits, resulting in a remarkable batting average of .342. His offensive prowess was further highlighted by his contributions of 37 home runs and 627 RBIs, as well as 66 stolen bases, reflecting his ability not only to hit for average but also to add speed on the base paths. Orr's playing style was characterized by his exceptional hitting ability, making him one of the standout players of his time. His .342 batting average placed him among the elite hitters of the 19th century, an era dominated by pitchers and marked by evolving offensive strategies. As baseball began to gain popularity and transition into the modern game, Orr's achievements helped pave the way for future generations of players, leaving a lasting legacy within the sport. His career serves as a testament to the rich history of baseball during a transformative period in its development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 3 0 0 0 0 10.0 11 8 2 5 1 7.20 0

Career ERA 7.20 vs. league average 3.03 across their career seasons — 137.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1885 NY4 AA 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 10.0 11 8 5 1 7.20 3.03 (-137%) -939.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
791 3289 536 1125 198 108 37 627 66 98 86 0.342 0.366 0.502 0.867 17277.5

Career AVG .342 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +35.2% above league average.

Career OBP .366 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — +18.7% above league average.

Career SLG .502 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +46.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.867 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — +33.5% 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
1883 NY4 AA 1 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1883 NY1 NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1883 NY4 AA 12 46 5 15 3 3 2 11 0 0 0 0.326 — — — — 0.0
1884 NY4 AA 110 458 82 162 32 13 9 112 0 5 0 0.354 .243 (+45%) .278 (+30%) .327 (+65%) .606 (+49%) 3376.7
1885 NY4 AA 107 444 76 152 29 21 6 77 0 8 0 0.342 .244 (+40%) .287 (+24%) .325 (+67%) .613 (+47%) 3105.2
1886 NY4 AA 136 571 93 193 25 31 7 91 16 17 0 0.338 .246 (+37%) .302 (+20%) .331 (+59%) .634 (+40%) 3692.7
1887 NY4 AA 84 345 63 127 25 10 2 66 17 22 21 0.368 .270 (+36%) .331 (+23%) .373 (+38%) .705 (+31%) 1866.1
1888 BR3 AA 99 394 57 120 20 5 1 59 11 7 15 0.305 .238 (+28%) .290 (+14%) .319 (+21%) .610 (+18%) 1048.4
1889 CL6 AA 134 560 70 183 31 12 4 87 12 9 38 0.327 .263 (+24%) .334 (+2%) .357 (+25%) .691 (+14%) 1123.3
1890 BRP PL 107 464 89 172 32 13 6 124 10 30 11 0.371 .260 (+42%) .336 (+23%) .351 (+52%) .687 (+38%) 3065.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.111

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1884 WS NY4 3 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.111

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 787 0 7923 254 227 356
OF 7 0 8 0 1 1
P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1883 NY4 1B 1 0 10 0 0 0
1883 NY1 OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1883 NY4 1B 12 0 136 1 9 4
1884 NY4 1B 110 0 1161 24 49 29
1884 NY4 OF 3 0 2 0 0 1
1885 NY4 1B 107 0 1089 20 39 48
1885 NY4 P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1886 NY4 1B 136 0 1445 34 28 62
1887 NY4 1B 81 0 806 28 27 41
1887 NY4 OF 3 0 4 0 1 0
1888 BR3 1B 99 0 976 44 22 41
1889 CL6 1B 134 0 1291 61 23 64
1890 BRP 1B 107 0 1009 42 30 67

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 3
First Base 787
Left Field 1
Center Field 3
Right Field 3