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
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 | -602.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BLF | FL | 40 | 126 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 0.198 | -602.1 |
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 |