Ed Hallinan
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1912)
Ed Hallinan was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1912 for the St. Louis Browns, a span of 2 seasons. In 81 career games, he hit .212 with 54 hits and 15 RBI.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 168 lb
- Died
- 8/24/1940 in San Francisco, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-05-13
- Last Game
- 1912-09-29
Full name: Edward S. Hallinan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 255 | 24 | 54 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 19 | 59 | .212 | .269 | .239 | .508 | -1,038 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.
Career OBP .269 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.
Career SLG .239 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.
Career OPS .508 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — 26.7% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 52 | 169 | 13 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 41 | .207 | .266 (-22%) | .336 (-20%) | .356 (-34%) | .693 (-27%) | -703.6 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 29 | 86 | 11 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 18 | .221 | .268 (-18%) | .335 (-19%) | .358 (-32%) | .694 (-26%) | -334.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 81 | 255 | 24 | 54 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 19 | 59 | .212 | — | — | — | — | -1,038 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (83 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 134 | 12 | 25 | 0 | 10 | .187 |
| Away | 35 | 121 | 12 | 29 | 0 | 5 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-09-29 | SLA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1912-08-10 | SLA | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-08-04 | SLA | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-07-30 | SLA | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-07-28 | SLA | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-06-29 | SLA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-06-29 | SLA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-06-28 | SLA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-06-23 | SLA | DET | L | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-06-12 | SLA | BOS | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 59 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of California | Moraga | CA | 1908 |
Ed Hallinan: the record in brief
May 13, 1911 and September 29, 1912 bracket Ed Hallinan's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the St. Louis Browns. Hallinan is listed as a shortstop at 5 feet, 9 inches and 168 pounds. The bio says Hallinan threw and hit right-handed. Hallinan was born on August 23, 1888, in San Francisco, CA, USA. Hallinan died on August 24, 1940, in San Francisco, CA, USA. The given name on file is Edward S. Hallinan.
In 81 games and 255 at bats, Hallinan batted .212 with 54 hits, plus 15 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .269 and the slugging percentage .239, for an OPS of .508. Hallinan's .212 average ran 20.9% below the .268 that the league posted over the same seasons. Hallinan collected a career-high 35 hits in 1911. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .207 in 1911, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Hallinan
- What years did Ed Hallinan play?
- Ed Hallinan played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1912.
- Was Ed Hallinan a pitcher?
- No. Ed Hallinan was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Ed Hallinan hit?
- Ed Hallinan hit 0 career home runs with 54 hits.
- What teams did Ed Hallinan play for?
- Ed Hallinan played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1911–1912).
- What were Ed Hallinan's career stats?
- In 81 games, Ed Hallinan had 54 hits, 15 RBI, 24 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .212 batting average.
- What position did Ed Hallinan play?
- Ed Hallinan played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ed Hallinan and how much did he weigh?
- Ed Hallinan was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 168 pounds.
- What was Ed Hallinan's career batting average?
- Ed Hallinan batted .212 over his career, with 54 hits in 255 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Hallinan have?
- Ed Hallinan drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Ed Hallinan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Hallinan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.