Shorty Gallagher

Born: 4/30/1872 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 6/23/1924 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-08-13 | Final Game: 1901-08-13

Full name: Charles William Gallagher

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Biography

Shorty Gallagher, born in 1872, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from 1901 to 1901, during which he participated in two major league games. Despite his limited playing time, Gallagher's presence in the game coincided with a transformative era in baseball, marked by the increasing popularity of the sport and the gradual evolution of player roles. Throughout his career, Gallagher struggled to make a significant impact at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in across his two games. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Gallagher's journey into the major leagues reflects the competitive nature of baseball during this time, as players vied for positions in a sport that was beginning to capture the national imagination. He remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the game, even if their opportunities were fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1901	CLE	AL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	2	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	CLE	OF	2	0	2	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	2