Patrick J. Horan (dates of birth and death unknown) was a

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and

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during part of the 1884 season. Horan made 13 appearances as a pitcher (10 starts) and 10 as an outfielder in a total of 20 games for the Chicago Browns of the Union Association. He was a below-average fielder at both positions. He completed 9 of his 10 starts, and finished seventh in the league with 3

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. He won 3, lost 6, and had an

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of 3.49 in 98 innings pitched. All three of his victories came on the road against the

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. As a hitter, he was 6-for-68 for a

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of .088. He drew one

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to push his on-base percentage to .101, and scored 3 runs.

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