Will Calihan
Born: 1868 in Oswego, NY, USA
Died: 12/20/1917 in Rochester, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1890-04-17 | Final Game: 1891-06-20
Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: William T. Calihan
Biography
Will Calihan, born in 1868, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1890s. His career spanned from April 17, 1890, to June 20, 1891, during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Calihan made a name for himself with a career record of 24 wins and 21 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound.
Throughout his brief career, Calihan recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14 and tallied 155 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to overpower batters during a time when pitching strategies were evolving. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions to his teams highlighted the importance of pitchers in the developing landscape of professional baseball. Calihan's time in the game, though short-lived, positioned him as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, bridging the gap between the early days of the sport and the more structured leagues that emerged shortly thereafter.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 21 | 50 | 47 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 408.3 | 427 | 188 | 11 | 172 | 155 | 4.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 18 | 15 | 37 | 36 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 296.3 | 276 | 108 | 125 | 127 | 3.28 | 1756.9 |
| 1891 | PH4 | AA | 6 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 112.0 | 151 | 80 | 47 | 28 | 6.43 | -2581.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 215 | 22 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 0.158 | 0.210 | 0.214 | 0.424 | -1410.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 48 | 159 | 16 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0.145 | -1158.6 |
| 1891 | PH4 | AA | 15 | 56 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0.196 | -252.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 12 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 50 | 0 | 19 | 106 | 11 | 7 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | RC2 | P | 37 | 0 | 14 | 71 | 9 | 6 |
| 1890 | RC2 | OF | 12 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1891 | PH4 | P | 13 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 2 | 1 |
| 1891 | PH4 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | PH4 | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 50 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 3 |