Mike Mahoney
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1897-1898)
Mike Mahoney was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1898 for the Boston Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 2 seasons. In 4 career games, he hit .111 with 1 hits and 1 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
- 6'4" / 220 lb
- Died
- 1/3/1940 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1897-05-18
- Last Game
- 1898-04-17
Full name: George W. Mahoney
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .111 | .111 | .111 | .222 | 0 |
Career AVG .111 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.
Career OBP .111 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 67.7% below league average.
Career SLG .111 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 69.6% below league average.
Career OPS .222 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 68.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | BSN | NL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1898 | SLN | NL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18.00 | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898-04-17 | STL | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1898-04-15 | STL | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington | DC | 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896 |
Mike Mahoney: the record in brief
The profile opens with Mike Mahoney's first major league game on May 18, 1897; the last one listed came on April 17, 1898. By club, Mahoney's seasons break down as the Boston Beaneaters (1897) and the St. Louis Browns (1898). Born on December 5, 1873, in Boston, MA, USA, Mahoney is listed as a first baseman. Mahoney's listed size is 6'4" and 220 pounds. The bio records the death on January 3, 1940, in Boston, MA, USA. Mahoney's full given name, per the bio, is George W. Mahoney.
Mahoney finished with 1 hits from 9 at bats in 4 games, which works out to .111, plus 1 RBI. Measured against the leagues Mahoney played in, the .111 career average compares with a .281 league average over the same seasons, 60.4% below the league. The OPS comparison is .222 to a league .710, 68.7% below average. No season topped the 1 hits of 1897.
Most of Mahoney's defensive work, 2 games, came at first base; the rest of the position table shows pitcher (1) and catcher (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Mahoney
- What years did Mike Mahoney play?
- Mike Mahoney played in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1898.
- Was Mike Mahoney a pitcher?
- No. Mike Mahoney was a position player (First Baseman), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Mike Mahoney hit?
- Mike Mahoney hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Mike Mahoney play for?
- Mike Mahoney played for 2 teams: the Boston Beaneaters (1897) and the St. Louis Browns (1898).
- What were Mike Mahoney's career stats?
- In 4 games, Mike Mahoney had 1 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .111 batting average.
- What position did Mike Mahoney play?
- Mike Mahoney played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Mahoney and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Mahoney was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Mike Mahoney's career batting average?
- Mike Mahoney batted .111 over his career, with 1 hits in 9 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Mahoney have?
- Mike Mahoney drove in 1 runs in his career.
- What was Mike Mahoney's career ERA?
- Mike Mahoney finished with a 18.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Mike Mahoney in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Mahoney has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.