John Gallagher, baseball player, 1915-1915

John Gallagher

Born: 2/18/1892 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 3/30/1952 in Norfolk, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-08-20 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 156 lbs

Full name: John Carroll Gallagher

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Biography

John Gallagher was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from September 15, 1915, to October 3, 1915, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensively charged style of play. Gallagher primarily played as a position player, appearing in 40 games throughout his brief Major League career. In his time on the field, Gallagher recorded 25 hits and finished with a batting average of .198. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 4 RBIs and successfully stole 1 base, showcasing his speed and base-running capabilities. Despite the limited number of games and modest statistics, Gallagher's participation in the Major Leagues during a pivotal period in baseball history reflects the competitive nature of the sport during that era. His career, though short-lived, adds to the rich tapestry of baseball's early 20th-century narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 126 11 25 4 0 0 4 1 5 22 0.198 0.229 0.230 0.459 -604.1

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career OBP .229 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career SLG .230 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.459 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1915 BLF FL 40 126 11 25 4 0 0 4 1 5 22 0.198 .250 (-21%) .318 (-28%) .332 (-31%) .651 (-29%) -604.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 37 0 49 89 8 9
3B 1 0 1 6 1 0
SS 5 0 1 5 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 BLF 2B 37 0 49 89 8 9
1915 BLF 3B 1 0 1 6 1 0
1915 BLF SS 5 0 1 5 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 37
Third Base 1
Shortstop 5