Dave Orr
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David L. Orr
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 250 lb.
- Debut May 17, 1883
- Final Game October 2, 1890
- Born September 29, 1859 in New York, NY USA
- Died June 2, 1915 in Richmond Hill, NY USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Dave Orr's Adjusted OPS of 161 is one of the highest of all-time.
Orr's career lasted only 8 years as he was cut down by a stroke in 1890 which ended his career. His left side was paralyzed. He did some umpiring after that (including at the major league level), and worked odd jobs, including as caretaker at Ebbetts Field and press box attendant for a team in the Federal League.
Orr played mostly in the American Association, although in his last year he played well in the Players League, hitting .371, which was a close second in the league.
In his best years, 1884 and 1885, he dominated the league with the highest OPS+ each year.
Orr was a heavy man, at 5' 11" and 250 lbs., perhaps a precursor to the stout Babe Ruth (although Ruth was not heavy in his earlier years). That comparison is reinforced by the fact that Orr had a lifetime batting average of .342, the same as Ruth.
Prior to his major league years, Orr played professional ball for Newark, Hartford, and a Brooklyn team called the Alaskas.
One source: SABR Biography of Dave Orr.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AA Batting Average Leader (1884)
- 2-time AA Slugging Percentage Leader (1885 & 1886)
- 2-time AA Hits Leader (1884 & 1886)
- 2-time AA Triples Leader (1885 & 1886)
- AA RBI Leader (1884)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 2 (1884 & 1890)
[edit] Records Held
- Triples, right handed batter, season, 31, 1886
