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 |
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 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.