Eddie Mulligan
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1915-1928)
Eddie Mulligan was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1928 for the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago White Sox, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 14 seasons. In 350 career games, he hit .232 with 287 hits, 1 home runs, and 88 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 152 lb
- Died
- 3/15/1982 in San Rafael, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1915-09-23
- Last Game
- 1928-08-20
Full name: Edward Joseph Mulligan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 1,235 | 143 | 287 | 41 | 24 | 1 | 88 | 23 | 70 | 120 | .232 | .278 | .307 | .585 | -3,940 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career OBP .278 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career SLG .307 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career OPS .585 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | CHN | NL | 11 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | CHN | NL | 58 | 189 | 13 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 30 | .153 | .248 (-38%) | .314 (-36%) | .326 (-35%) | .640 (-36%) | -1006.9 |
| 1921 | CHA | AL | 151 | 609 | 82 | 153 | 21 | 12 | 1 | 45 | 13 | 32 | 53 | .251 | .286 (-12%) | .344 (-15%) | .395 (-16%) | .739 (-16%) | -1637.5 |
| 1922 | CHA | AL | 103 | 372 | 39 | 87 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 31 | 7 | 22 | 32 | .234 | .285 (-18%) | .345 (-20%) | .397 (-21%) | .743 (-20%) | -1296.0 |
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 27 | 43 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .233 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 350 | 1,235 | 143 | 287 | 41 | 24 | 1 | 88 | 23 | 70 | 120 | .232 | — | — | — | — | -3,940 | ||
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
View full game log (350 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 190 | 651 | 82 | 161 | 0 | 60 | .247 |
| Away | 160 | 582 | 61 | 126 | 1 | 33 | .216 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-08-20 | PIT | BSN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-08-15 | PIT | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-08-07 | PIT | BRO | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-07-25 | PIT | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-07-24 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-07-19 | PIT | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-07-06 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-07-04 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-06-29 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-06-24 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| 3B | 242 | 0 | 261 | 520 | 32 | 44 |
| SS | 76 | 0 | 149 | 243 | 47 | 36 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | CHN | SS | 10 | 0 | 23 | 26 | 5 | 9 |
| 1916 | CHN | SS | 58 | 0 | 116 | 200 | 40 | 27 |
| 1921 | CHA | 3B | 151 | 0 | 162 | 307 | 22 | 28 |
| 1921 | CHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CHA | 3B | 84 | 0 | 94 | 205 | 9 | 14 |
| 1922 | CHA | SS | 7 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 1928 | PIT | 2B | 4 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| 1928 | PIT | 3B | 6 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 241 |
| Shortstop | 76 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Eddie Mulligan (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Eddie Mulligan: the record in brief
According to the bio, Eddie Mulligan debuted on September 23, 1915 and played a final game on August 20, 1928. Mulligan played for the Chicago Cubs (1915 through 1916), the Chicago White Sox (1921 to 1922), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1928). Mulligan is listed as a third baseman at 5 feet, 9 inches and 152 pounds. The bio says Mulligan batted and threw right-handed. Mulligan was born on August 27, 1894, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Mulligan's death is recorded on March 15, 1982, in San Rafael, CA, USA. Mulligan's full given name, per the bio, is Edward Joseph Mulligan.
Mulligan's career batting table shows 350 games, 1,235 at bats and 287 hits, a .232 average; the totals also include 1 home run, 88 RBI, and 23 stolen bases. Mulligan's career OPS of .585 combines a .278 on-base mark with .307 slugging. Set against a .270 league average for the same years, Mulligan's .232 average sits 14.1% below it. The OPS comparison is .585 to a league .703, 16.8% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 153, in 1921.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Mulligan
- What years did Eddie Mulligan play?
- Eddie Mulligan played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1928.
- Was Eddie Mulligan a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Mulligan was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Eddie Mulligan hit?
- Eddie Mulligan hit 1 career home run with 287 hits.
- What teams did Eddie Mulligan play for?
- Eddie Mulligan played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1915–1916), the Chicago White Sox (1921–1922), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1928).
- What were Eddie Mulligan's career stats?
- In 350 games, Eddie Mulligan had 287 hits, 1 home runs, 88 RBI, 143 runs, and 23 stolen bases, with a .232 batting average.
- What position did Eddie Mulligan play?
- Eddie Mulligan played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eddie Mulligan and how much did he weigh?
- Eddie Mulligan was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 152 pounds.
- How many home runs did Eddie Mulligan hit each season?
- Eddie Mulligan's home runs by season: 0 in 1915, 0 in 1916, 1 in 1921, 0 in 1922, and 0 in 1928. His most in one season was 1, in 1921.
- What was Eddie Mulligan's career batting average?
- Eddie Mulligan batted .232 over his career, with 287 hits in 1,235 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eddie Mulligan have?
- Eddie Mulligan drove in 88 runs in his career.
- Is Eddie Mulligan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eddie Mulligan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.