James Lehan

Born: 5/14/1856 in Hartford, CT, USA

Died: 7/16/1946 in Hartford, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-26 | Final Game: 1884-04-29

Full name: James Francis Lehan

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Biography

James Lehan was a professional baseball player born in 1856, who made his mark in the sport during the early years of Major League Baseball. He played as a position player for a brief period from April 26 to April 29, 1884. Although his career spanned only three games, Lehan showcased a notable batting average of .333, demonstrating his potential during a time when baseball was still evolving in its competitive landscape. In his limited appearances, Lehan recorded four hits, though he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, and he did not attempt any stolen bases. His contributions, albeit minimal, reflected the early style of play where batting prowess was emerging as a key focus for players. Lehan's time in the league coincided with a significant era in baseball history, just before the sport began to grow into a more organized and commercially successful entity. His brief stint remains a footnote in the annals of baseball history, a reminder of the many players who contributed to the foundation of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 12 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 0.333 0.500 0.833 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +37.0% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +52.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +37.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1884 WSU UA 3 12 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 3 0 1 10 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 WSU 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1884 WSU OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1884 WSU SS 3 0 1 10 5 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Shortstop 3
Left Field 1