Mike Kahoe
Born: 9/3/1873 in Yellow Springs, OH, USA
Died: 5/14/1949 in Akron, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1895-09-22 | Final Game: 1909-08-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Michael Joseph Kahoe
Biography
Mike Kahoe was a professional baseball player born in 1873, who had a career spanning from 1895 to 1909. Primarily serving as a position player, Kahoe participated in 410 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 278 hits, 4 home runs, and 105 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .212. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 21 bases during his tenure, showcasing a blend of agility and base-running acumen that was characteristic of the era.
Kahoe's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, which saw the sport evolving in terms of talent and strategy. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the hard-working spirit of the early 20th-century players. By the time he retired in 1909, Kahoe had left an imprint on the game, representing a generation of athletes who laid the groundwork for the modern era of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 410 | 1309 | 103 | 278 | 43 | 14 | 4 | 105 | 21 | 39 | 74 | 0.212 | 0.237 | 0.276 | 0.513 | -4344.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | CIN | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 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 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1900 | CIN | NL | 52 | 175 | 18 | 33 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0.189 | -1049.6 |
| 1901 | CHC | NL | 67 | 237 | 21 | 53 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 0.224 | -866.0 |
| 1901 | CIN | NL | 4 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.308 | -866.0 |
| 1902 | CHC | NL | 7 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1902 | SLA | AL | 55 | 197 | 21 | 48 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 0.244 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | SLA | AL | 77 | 244 | 26 | 46 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 0.189 | -1187.1 |
| 1904 | SLA | AL | 72 | 236 | 9 | 51 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0.216 | -816.6 |
| 1905 | PHI | NL | 16 | 51 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.255 | -89.6 |
| 1907 | CHC | NL | 5 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | WSN | AL | 17 | 47 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.191 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | WSN | AL | 17 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | WSN | AL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
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
| 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 | CHN | C | 63 | 0 | 368 | 74 | 12 | 8 |
| 1901 | CHN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 1901 | CIN | C | 4 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902 | CHN | C | 4 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1902 | CHN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | C | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 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 | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 378 |
| First Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |