Hal Kelleher
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1935-1938)
Hal Kelleher was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1938 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 4 seasons. Across 50 career appearances, he went 4-9 with a 5.95 ERA and 49 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 165 lb
- Died
- 8/27/1989 in Cape May Court House, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1935-09-17
- Last Game
- 1938-05-05
Full name: Harold Joseph Kelleher
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 25.0 | 26 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 1.80 | 4.35 (+59%) | 349.9 |
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 0 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 60 | 26 | 29 | 13 | 5.32 | 4.59 (-16%) | -1048.0 |
| 1937 | PHI | NL | 2 | 4 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 58.1 | 72 | 43 | 31 | 20 | 6.63 | 4.34 (-53%) | -1168.5 |
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 18.41 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 4 | 9 | 50 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 134.2 | 174 | 89 | 81 | 49 | 5.95 | — | -1,867 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 39 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .231 | .286 | .256 | .542 | 0 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career SLG .256 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.
Career OPS .542 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — 27.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PHI | NL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 14 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | PHI | NL | 30 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 53 | 39 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (103 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 27 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .217 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 58.1 | 70 | 34 | 33 | 23 | 5.25 |
| Away | 25 | 76.0 | 104 | 55 | 48 | 25 | 6.51 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-05-05 | PHI | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-05-04 | PHI | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-04-30 | PHI | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-04-29 | PHI | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-04-23 | PHI | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-04-21 | PHI | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-09-19 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-16 | PHI | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-14 | PHI | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1937-09-11 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-05-05 | PHI | CHC | — | 1.0 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938-05-04 | PHI | CHC | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-04-30 | PHI | BSN | — | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-04-29 | PHI | BRO | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-04-23 | PHI | BSN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-04-21 | PHI | BRO | — | 5.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1937-09-19 | PHI | PIT | L | 2.2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-16 | PHI | STL | L | 8.0 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1937-09-14 | PHI | STL | L | 3.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1937-09-11 | PHI | BRO | — | 3.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 50 |
Hal Kelleher: the record in brief
September 17, 1935 and May 5, 1938 bracket Hal Kelleher's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Every season row on the page belongs to the Philadelphia Phillies, from 1935 through 1938. Kelleher is listed as a pitcher at 6'0" and 165 pounds. The bio says Kelleher both batted and threw right-handed. Kelleher was born on June 24, 1914, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Kelleher's death is recorded on August 27, 1989, in Cape May Court House, NJ, USA. Kelleher's full given name, per the bio, is Harold Joseph Kelleher.
Across 50 games (9 starts), Kelleher recorded 4 wins against 9 losses with a 5.95 ERA. Also on Kelleher's record: 49 strikeouts. The league ERA over Kelleher's seasons was 4.40, so the 5.95 figure ran 35.1% worse than average. In 1936, one of the busiest seasons, Kelleher posted a 5.32 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.59.
The position breakdown shows 50 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 4 errors alongside 7 putouts and 31 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hal Kelleher
- What years did Hal Kelleher play?
- Hal Kelleher played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1938.
- Was Hal Kelleher a pitcher?
- Yes. Hal Kelleher pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 49 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Hal Kelleher hit?
- Hal Kelleher hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Hal Kelleher play for?
- Hal Kelleher played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1935–1938).
- What were Hal Kelleher's career stats?
- In 50 games, Hal Kelleher went 4-9 with a 5.95 ERA, 49 strikeouts, and 134.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Hal Kelleher play?
- Hal Kelleher played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hal Kelleher and how much did he weigh?
- Hal Kelleher was listed at 6 feet and 165 pounds.
- What was Hal Kelleher's career ERA?
- Hal Kelleher finished with a 5.95 career ERA, going 4-9 with 49 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Hal Kelleher have?
- Hal Kelleher recorded 49 career strikeouts.
- Is Hal Kelleher in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hal Kelleher has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.