A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Delahanty was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1888. He quickly became a star, known for his powerful hitting and his ability to hit for average. In 1892, Delahanty hit .400 for the Phillies and led the league in batting average. He also led the league in home runs and RBIs, becoming the first player to ever have a season with 20 or more home runs and 100 or more RBIs. He was also the first player to hit four home runs in a single game.
Delahanty then played for the Washington Senators from 1895 to 1899, where he continued to be a prolific hitter. In 1898, he led the league in batting average, runs scored, hits, and total bases. In 1899, Delahanty was traded to the Cleveland Bronchos, where he helped lead the team to a third-place finish in the American League.
In 1901, Delahanty moved to the Detroit Tigers and continued to hit for power and average. His career was cut short the following season when he was involved in a tragic incident while crossing a bridge near Niagara Falls. He died at the age of 35, leaving behind a legacy of power and batting prowess.
Delahanty is remembered as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. He was a two-time batting champion and still holds the record for highest career batting average in the National League. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945, and his number 10 is retired by the Washington Nationals. Delahanty's career is a testament to the power and potential of the modern American baseball player.
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