Art Mahan

Born: 6/8/1913 in Somerville, MA, USA

Died: 12/7/2010 in Rydal, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-30 | Final Game: 1940-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Arthur Leo Mahan

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Biography

Art Mahan was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who played in the Major Leagues from April 30, 1940, to September 29, 1940. A versatile position player, Mahan appeared in 146 games throughout his brief career, showcasing his skills during a time when the league was transitioning out of the Great Depression and into the vibrant years leading up to World War II. His performance at the plate included 133 hits, resulting in a batting average of .244, alongside 2 home runs and 39 RBIs. Additionally, Mahan contributed to his teams with 4 stolen bases, demonstrating a degree of speed and agility on the base paths. Despite the brevity of his Major League tenure, Mahan's contributions were significant during a competitive era in baseball history, marked by the emergence of new talent and the challenges presented by the global conflict. His playing style reflected the hustle and determination typical of players from that time, as they navigated the evolving landscape of the sport. Mahan remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history, remembered for his role in the game during a pivotal moment in American sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
146	544	55	133	24	5	2	39	4	40	37	0.244	0.297	0.318	0.615	-1697.5

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 14.9% below 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
1940	PHI	NL	146	544	55	133	24	5	2	39	4	40	37	0.244	.267 (-8%)	.335 (-11%)	.387 (-18%)	.722 (-15%)	-1697.5

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.21 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1940	PHI	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	145	0	1380	102	12	120
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	PHI	1B	145	0	1380	102	12	120
1940	PHI	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
First Base	145

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Villanova University	Villanova	PA	1934, 1935, 1936