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John Dailey Notable

b. October 26, 1853 · Washington Nationals 1875, Brooklyn Atlantics 1875

John Dailey divided his only major-league season between two clubs as a shortstop: the Washington Nationals from 1875, then the Brooklyn Atlantics through 1875.

Across 29 games he batted .178, with 21 hits and 19 runs. He finished with 5 doubles and 3 stolen bases.

He played 21 games at shortstop, with 75 assists and 26 errors. He turned 2 double plays.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, USA on October 26, 1853, and died on January 11, 1902.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1875* BRA/WAS 291181921 540 13023 .178
Major leagues 0000 000 0000
All seasons 291181921 540 13023 .178

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For John Dailey, that is 1875–1875. Why totals can differ.

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1853

Born October 26, 1853

Brooklyn, NY, USA

1902

Died January 11, 1902