John Curran
Born: 1852 in Ireland
Died: 9/26/1896 in Vallejo, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1876-09-12 | Final Game: 1876-09-15
Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: John Henry Curran
Biography
John Curran was a professional baseball player born in 1852, whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1876 to 1876. He played primarily as a position player, participating in only three games during his time in Major League Baseball. Curran made a significant impact in those appearances, accumulating four hits and driving in two runs, which resulted in a commendable batting average of .333. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his performance in the early days of baseball reflected the evolving nature of the game as it transitioned from its formative stages toward more organized play.
Competing in the late 19th century, Curran's career coincided with a pivotal time in baseball history, when the sport was beginning to establish itself as America's pastime. Though his playing career was short-lived, Curran's statistics showcase the potential talent that players of his era could display, even if they did not achieve long-term success in the league. His contributions, albeit limited in scope, were part of the rich tapestry of early baseball, where each player helped shape the future of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.417 | 0.750 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876 | PHN | NL | 3 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876 | PHN | C | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 1876 | PHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |