Hal Kelleher
Born: 6/24/1914 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 8/27/1989 in Cape May Court House, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1935-09-17 | Final Game: 1938-05-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Harold Joseph Kelleher
Biography
Hal Kelleher, born in 1914, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1935 to 1938. He played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Kelleher made his mark in Major League Baseball with a record of 4-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.95, showcasing his challenges on the mound during a competitive time for pitchers.
Throughout his career, Kelleher displayed a tenacious spirit, striking out 49 batters, although he did not record any saves. His contributions to his teams reflected the struggles many pitchers faced during this period, balancing the need for strategic pitching with the burgeoning power of hitters. Despite a brief career that concluded in 1938, Kelleher's journey through the ranks of professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest level of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 9 | 50 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 134.7 | 174 | 89 | 5 | 81 | 49 | 5.95 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 25.0 | 26 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 1.80 | 364.6 |
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 0 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 60 | 26 | 29 | 13 | 5.32 | -1025.5 |
| 1937 | PHI | NL | 2 | 4 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 58.3 | 72 | 43 | 31 | 20 | 6.63 | -1051.0 |
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 18.41 | 0.0 |
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 | 0.231 | 0.286 | 0.256 | 0.542 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PHI | NL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 14 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | PHI | NL | 30 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 50 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PHI | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936 | PHI | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937 | PHI | P | 27 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1938 | PHI | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 50 |