Mike Lehane
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890-1891)
Mike Lehane was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1891 for the Columbus Solons, a span of 2 seasons. In 277 career games, he hit .213 with 218 hits, 1 home runs, and 108 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
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / —
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- Died
- 2/28/1903 in New York, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-04-17
- Last Game
- 1891-10-04
Full name: Michael M. Lehane
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | 1,023 | 113 | 218 | 31 | 12 | 1 | 108 | 29 | 77 | 77 | .213 | .272 | .270 | .542 | -3,320 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Career OBP .272 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.
Career SLG .270 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.
Career OPS .542 vs. league average .683 across their career seasons — 20.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CL6 | AA | 140 | 512 | 54 | 108 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 56 | 13 | 43 | 0 | .211 | .260 (-19%) | .336 (-18%) | .351 (-24%) | .687 (-21%) | -1695.6 |
| 1891 | CL6 | AA | 137 | 511 | 59 | 110 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 52 | 16 | 34 | 77 | .215 | .254 (-15%) | .331 (-19%) | .343 (-21%) | .675 (-20%) | -1624.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 277 | 1,023 | 113 | 218 | 31 | 12 | 1 | 108 | 29 | 77 | 77 | .213 | — | — | — | — | -3,320 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 277 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Mike Lehane (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Mike Lehane: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mike Lehane debuted on April 17, 1890 and played a final game on October 4, 1891. Lehane's only club in the season tables is the Columbus Solons. Lehane played primarily as a first baseman. Born on April 15, 1865, in New York, NY, USA, Lehane was listed at 6'1" and 180 pounds. Lehane died on February 28, 1903, in New York, NY, USA. Lehane's full given name, per the bio, is Michael M. Lehane.
The batting record for Lehane: 277 games, 218 hits in 1,023 at bats, and a .213 average, adding 1 home run, 108 RBI, and 29 stolen bases. Lehane got on base at a .272 rate and slugged .270 (.542 OPS). Measured against the leagues Lehane played in, the .213 career average compares with a .258 league average over the same seasons, 17.3% below the league. No season topped the 110 hits of 1891. The RBI column peaks at 56 in 1890. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .215 in 1891, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Lehane
- What years did Mike Lehane play?
- Mike Lehane played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1891.
- Was Mike Lehane a pitcher?
- No. Mike Lehane was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Lehane hit?
- Mike Lehane hit 1 career home run with 218 hits.
- What teams did Mike Lehane play for?
- Mike Lehane played for one team, the Columbus Solons (1890–1891).
- What were Mike Lehane's career stats?
- In 277 games, Mike Lehane had 218 hits, 1 home runs, 108 RBI, 113 runs, and 29 stolen bases, with a .213 batting average.
- What position did Mike Lehane play?
- Mike Lehane played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Lehane and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Lehane was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Lehane hit each season?
- Mike Lehane's home runs by season: 0 in 1890 and 1 in 1891. His most in one season was 1, in 1891.
- What was Mike Lehane's career batting average?
- Mike Lehane batted .213 over his career, with 218 hits in 1,023 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Lehane have?
- Mike Lehane drove in 108 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Lehane in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Lehane has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.