Leo Callahan
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1919)
Leo Callahan was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1919 for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 7 seasons. In 114 career games, he hit .221 with 61 hits, 1 home runs, and 12 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 142 lb
- Died
- 5/2/1982 in Erie, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-04-09
- Last Game
- 1919-09-28
Full name: Leo David Callahan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 276 | 32 | 61 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 33 | 24 | .221 | .306 | .330 | .636 | -76 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career SLG .330 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .636 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 33 | 41 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PHI | NL | 81 | 235 | 26 | 54 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 19 | .230 | .262 (-12%) | .322 (-2%) | .347 (-3%) | .670 (-3%) | -76.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 114 | 276 | 32 | 61 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 33 | 24 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -76 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (114 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 69 | 175 | 25 | 42 | 1 | 8 | .240 |
| Away | 45 | 101 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 8 | .188 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-09-28 | PHI | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-25 | PHI | BRO | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-09-24 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-14 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-13 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-13 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-12 | PHI | PIT | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-07 | PHI | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-07 | PHI | BRO | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-09-06 | PHI | BSN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 19 |
| Center Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 34 |
Leo Callahan: the record in brief
According to the bio, Leo Callahan debuted on April 9, 1913 and played a final game on September 28, 1919. By club, Callahan's seasons break down as the Brooklyn Superbas (1913) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1919). Callahan played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit left-handed. Born on August 9, 1890, in Jamaica Plain, MA, USA, Callahan was listed at 5 feet, 8 inches and 142 pounds. Callahan's death is recorded on May 2, 1982, in Erie, PA, USA. Leo Callahan was the playing name; the full given name is Leo David.
Callahan's career batting table shows 114 games, 276 at bats and 61 hits, a .221 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 12 runs batted in. Callahan got on base at a .306 rate and slugged .330 (.636 OPS). Set against a .261 league average for the same years, Callahan's .221 average sits 15.3% below it. The OPS comparison is .636 to a league .671, 5.2% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 54, in 1919. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .230 in 1919, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leo Callahan
- What years did Leo Callahan play?
- Leo Callahan played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1919.
- Was Leo Callahan a pitcher?
- No. Leo Callahan was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Leo Callahan hit?
- Leo Callahan hit 1 career home run with 61 hits.
- What teams did Leo Callahan play for?
- Leo Callahan played for 2 teams: the Brooklyn Superbas (1913) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1919).
- What were Leo Callahan's career stats?
- In 114 games, Leo Callahan had 61 hits, 1 home runs, 12 RBI, 32 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .221 batting average.
- What position did Leo Callahan play?
- Leo Callahan played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Leo Callahan and how much did he weigh?
- Leo Callahan was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 142 pounds.
- How many home runs did Leo Callahan hit each season?
- Leo Callahan's home runs by season: 0 in 1913 and 1 in 1919. His most in one season was 1, in 1919.
- What was Leo Callahan's career batting average?
- Leo Callahan batted .221 over his career, with 61 hits in 276 at bats.
- How many RBI did Leo Callahan have?
- Leo Callahan drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Leo Callahan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Leo Callahan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.