Dan Sweeney

Born: 1/28/1868 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 7/13/1913 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-04-18 | Final Game: 1895-06-04

Height: 5'5" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Daniel J. Sweeney

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Biography

Dan Sweeney, born in 1868, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but impactful period from 1895 to 1904. Primarily recognized as a position player, Sweeney played in a total of 22 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He made a notable contribution at the plate, recording 24 hits with a batting average of .267. His offensive performance included one home run and 16 runs batted in (RBIs), along with two stolen bases, showcasing his ability to generate runs and contribute to his team's success. Although his career was relatively short, Sweeney's participation in the late 19th century positioned him within an era of baseball that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. His contributions, though modest in terms of longevity, reflect the evolving nature of baseball during this time, as players began to adapt to new styles of play and the increasing popularity of the sport. Sweeney's legacy, while not widely celebrated, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse array of talent that graced the diamond in the early days of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	90	18	24	5	0	1	16	2	17	2	0.267	0.389	0.356	0.744	21.2

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OBP .389 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.744 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	22	90	18	24	5	0	1	16	2	17	2	0.267	.296 (-10%)	.361 (+8%)	.399 (-11%)	.761 (-2%)	21.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	22	0	26	2	7	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	LS3	OF	22	0	26	2	7	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	1
Right Field	21