Mike Kahoe

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1895-1909)

Mike Kahoe was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1909 for 5 teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 15 seasons. In 410 career games, he hit .212 with 278 hits, 4 home runs, and 105 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

AVG .212
HR 4
RBI 105
H 278
OPS .513
PIV -3,808
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'0" / 185 lb
Born
9/3/1873 in Yellow Springs, OH, USA
Died
5/14/1949 in Akron, OH, USA
MLB Debut
1895-09-22
Last Game
1909-08-12

Full name: Michael Joseph Kahoe

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Career Batting Statistics

Mike Kahoe — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
410 1,309 103 278 43 14 4 105 21 39 74 .212 .237 .276 .513 -3,808

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career OBP .237 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career SLG .276 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OPS .513 vs. league average .655 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Mike Kahoe Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1895 CIN NL 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1899 CIN NL 14 42 2 7 1 1 0 4 1 0 4 .167 — — — — 0.0
1900 CIN NL 52 175 18 33 3 3 1 9 3 4 7 .189 .279 (-32%) .338 (-36%) .366 (-30%) .705 (-33%) -942.8
1901 CIN NL 4 13 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 .308 — — — — 0.0
1901 CHN NL 67 237 21 53 12 2 1 21 5 8 11 .224 .271 (-18%) .326 (-24%) .359 (-16%) .686 (-19%) 0.0
1902 CHN NL 7 18 0 4 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 .222 — — — — 0.0
1902 SLA AL 55 197 21 48 9 2 2 28 4 6 7 .244 .266 (-9%) .321 (-16%) .343 (-1%) .665 (-8%) 0.0
1903 SLA AL 77 244 26 46 7 5 0 23 1 11 17 .189 .261 (-28%) .316 (-28%) .345 (-25%) .662 (-27%) -1012.2
1904 SLA AL 72 236 9 51 6 1 0 12 4 8 12 .216 .246 (-12%) .300 (-20%) .321 (-22%) .622 (-21%) -707.9
1905 PHI NL 16 51 2 13 2 0 0 4 1 1 3 .255 .248 (+3%) .307 (-12%) .322 (-9%) .629 (-11%) -86.5
1907 CHN NL 5 10 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .400 — — — — 0.0
1907 WS1 AL 17 47 3 9 1 0 0 1 0 0 5 .191 — — — — 0.0
1908 WS1 AL 17 27 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .185 — — — — 0.0
1909 WS1 AL 4 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .125 — — — — 0.0
Career · 14 seasons 410 1,309 103 278 43 14 4 105 21 39 74 .212 — — — — -2,749

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Mike Kahoe — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home19460543136157.225
Away21369961142348.203

Last 10 Games — Batting

Mike Kahoe — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1909-08-12 MINDETL 100000000
1909-08-11 MINDETW 401000000
1909-07-12 MINCLEL 200000000
1909-05-08 MINPHAL 100000000
1908-09-29 MINDETL 000000000
1908-09-17 MINCHWL 101000000
1908-09-10 MINBOSL 100000000
1908-08-22 MINDETL 200000001
1908-08-19 MINSLAL 100000000
1908-08-17 MINCHWL 211000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Mike Kahoe — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 1 41 4 5 2
3B 2 0 0 2 1 1
C 378 95 1693 436 70 35
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 2 0 0 2 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Mike Kahoe — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1895 CIN C 3 0 2 0 0 0
1899 CIN C 13 0 48 18 3 3
1900 CIN C 51 0 207 79 11 5
1900 CIN SS 1 0 0 1 4 1
1901 CIN C 4 0 13 3 0 1
1901 CHN 1B 6 0 37 4 5 2
1901 CHN C 63 0 368 74 12 8
1902 CHN 3B 2 0 0 2 1 1
1902 CHN C 4 0 17 4 3 0
1902 CHN SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
1902 SLA C 53 0 214 52 9 4
1903 SLA C 71 0 333 64 12 8
1903 SLA OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1904 SLA C 69 64 307 91 13 3
1905 PHI C 15 13 58 20 2 2
1907 CHN 1B 1 1 4 0 0 0
1907 CHN C 3 0 5 1 0 0
1907 WS1 C 15 9 61 19 2 0
1908 WS1 C 11 6 51 7 1 1
1909 WS1 C 3 3 9 4 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Mike Kahoe Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Catcher 378
First Base 7
Third Base 2
Shortstop 2
Center Field 1
Right Field 1

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Mike Kahoe (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Charlie Reipschlager
    .222 avg, 0 HR
  2. 92
    Jimmy Peoples
    .211 avg, 7 HR
  3. 86
    Doc Powers
    .216 avg, 4 HR
  4. 84
    Kid Baldwin
    .221 avg, 7 HR
  5. 84
    Harry Smith
    .213 avg, 2 HR
  6. 83
    Ray Berres
    .216 avg, 3 HR

Mike Kahoe: the record in brief

The profile opens with Mike Kahoe's first major league game on September 22, 1895; the last one listed came on August 12, 1909. Kahoe played for the Cincinnati Reds (1895 through 1901), the Chicago Orphans (1901 to 1902), the St. Louis Browns (1902 to 1904), the Philadelphia Phillies (1905), the Chicago Cubs (1907), and the Washington Senators (1907 to 1909). Kahoe is listed as a catcher at 6-foot-0 and 185 pounds. Kahoe batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Kahoe was born on September 3, 1873, in Yellow Springs, OH, USA. The bio records the death on May 14, 1949, in Akron, OH, USA. Mike Kahoe was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Joseph.

Kahoe collected 278 hits in 1,309 at bats across 410 games, good for a .212 batting average; the totals also include 4 home runs, 105 RBI, and 21 stolen bases. Kahoe got on base at a .237 rate and slugged .276 (.513 OPS). Measured against the leagues Kahoe played in, the .212 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 18.1% below the league.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Kahoe

What years did Mike Kahoe play?
Mike Kahoe played in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1909.
Was Mike Kahoe a pitcher?
No. Mike Kahoe was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Mike Kahoe hit?
Mike Kahoe hit 4 career home runs with 278 hits.
What teams did Mike Kahoe play for?
Mike Kahoe played for 5 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1895, 1899–1901), the Chicago Cubs (1901–1902, 1907), the St. Louis Browns (1902–1904), the Philadelphia Phillies (1905), and the Washington Senators (1907–1909).
What were Mike Kahoe's career stats?
In 410 games, Mike Kahoe had 278 hits, 4 home runs, 105 RBI, 103 runs, and 21 stolen bases, with a .212 batting average.
What position did Mike Kahoe play?
Mike Kahoe played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Mike Kahoe and how much did he weigh?
Mike Kahoe was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
How many home runs did Mike Kahoe hit each season?
Mike Kahoe's home runs by season: 0 in 1895, 0 in 1899, 1 in 1900, 1 in 1901, 2 in 1902, 0 in 1903, 0 in 1904, 0 in 1905, 0 in 1907, 0 in 1908, and 0 in 1909. His most in one season was 2, in 1902.
What was Mike Kahoe's career batting average?
Mike Kahoe batted .212 over his career, with 278 hits in 1,309 at bats.
How many RBI did Mike Kahoe have?
Mike Kahoe drove in 105 runs in his career.
Is Mike Kahoe in the Hall of Fame?
No. Mike Kahoe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.