Darby O'Brien (o'brida02)

John F. O'Brien

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut June 23, 1888
• Final Game October 2, 1891
• Born April 15, 1867 in Troy, NY USA
• Died March 11, 1892 in West Troy, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher John F. ("Darby" or "Cinders") O'Brien won 22 games with the 1889 Cleveland Spiders. Along with teammates Henry Gruber, Jersey Bakely, Patsy Tebeau, and Paul Radford, he jumped to the Players League the following season, joining the Cleveland Infants.

O'Brien died of pneumonia at age 24.

Notable Achievements

• AA Saves Leader (1891)
• 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1889)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1888-1891)
• 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1889)