Jocko Halligan
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890-1892)
Jocko Halligan was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1892 for the Buffalo Bisons, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 3 seasons. In 190 career games, he hit .281 with 207 hits, 10 home runs, and 132 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,738.
- 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 / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 166 lb
- Died
- 2/13/1945 in Buffalo, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-05-13
- Last Game
- 1892-08-03
Full name: William E. Halligan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | 737 | 123 | 207 | 30 | 15 | 10 | 132 | 23 | 86 | 77 | .281 | .359 | .403 | .762 | 1,738 |
Career AVG .281 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.
Career OBP .359 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.
Career SLG .403 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +17.5% above league average.
Career OPS .762 vs. league average .673 across their career seasons — +13.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | BFP | PL | 57 | 211 | 28 | 53 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 7 | 20 | 19 | .251 | .260 (-3%) | .336 (-5%) | .351 (+1%) | .687 (-2%) | -87.3 |
| 1891 | CIN | NL | 61 | 247 | 43 | 77 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 44 | 5 | 24 | 25 | .312 | .254 (+23%) | .331 (+13%) | .343 (+31%) | .675 (+22%) | 871.0 |
| 1892 | CIN | NL | 26 | 101 | 14 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 9 | .287 | .244 (+17%) | .316 (+14%) | .327 (+18%) | .644 (+16%) | 268.6 |
| 1892 | BLN | NL | 46 | 178 | 38 | 48 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 43 | 8 | 30 | 24 | .270 | .244 (+10%) | .316 (+20%) | .327 (+24%) | .644 (+22%) | 268.6 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 190 | 737 | 123 | 207 | 30 | 15 | 10 | 132 | 23 | 86 | 77 | .281 | — | — | — | — | 1,321 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 21 |
| First Base | 19 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 145 |
Jocko Halligan: the record in brief
May 13, 1890 and August 3, 1892 bracket Jocko Halligan's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Buffalo Bisons (1890), the Cincinnati Reds (1891 through 1892), and the Baltimore Orioles (1892). Halligan, born on December 8, 1868, in Avon, NY, USA, is listed as an outfielder. Halligan's listed size is 166 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Halligan's death is recorded on February 13, 1945, in Buffalo, NY, USA. Halligan's full given name, per the bio, is William E. Halligan.
Halligan's career batting table shows 190 games, 737 at bats and 207 hits, a .281 average, along with 10 homers, 132 RBI, and 23 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .359 clip and slugging .403, Halligan finished with a .762 OPS. Over the seasons Halligan played, league hitters batted .255; the .281 career figure is 10.4% above that. Halligan collected a career-high 77 hits in 1891. 1891 brought the most runs batted in, 44.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jocko Halligan
- What years did Jocko Halligan play?
- Jocko Halligan played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1892.
- Was Jocko Halligan a pitcher?
- No. Jocko Halligan was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jocko Halligan hit?
- Jocko Halligan hit 10 career home runs with 207 hits.
- What teams did Jocko Halligan play for?
- Jocko Halligan played for 3 teams: the Buffalo Bisons (1890), the Cincinnati Reds (1891–1892), and the Baltimore Orioles (1892).
- What were Jocko Halligan's career stats?
- In 190 games, Jocko Halligan had 207 hits, 10 home runs, 132 RBI, 123 runs, and 23 stolen bases, with a .281 batting average.
- What position did Jocko Halligan play?
- Jocko Halligan played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jocko Halligan and how much did he weigh?
- Jocko Halligan was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 166 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jocko Halligan hit each season?
- Jocko Halligan's home runs by season: 3 in 1890, 3 in 1891, and 4 in 1892. His most in one season was 4, in 1892.
- What was Jocko Halligan's career batting average?
- Jocko Halligan batted .281 over his career, with 207 hits in 737 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jocko Halligan have?
- Jocko Halligan drove in 132 runs in his career.
- Is Jocko Halligan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jocko Halligan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.