John Mulligan

MLB Debut: 1884-06-14 | Final Game: 1884-06-14

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Biography

John Mulligan was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in the major leagues during the 1884 season. His career was notably short, as he played only one game for the Philadelphia Quakers on June 14, 1884. In that solitary contest, Mulligan recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. Despite the limited opportunities in his career, his participation in the game during the 19th century places him in the early context of professional baseball, a time when the sport was still evolving and beginning to gain popularity across the United States. Mulligan's contributions to the game, while minimal in statistical impact, are a reflection of the many players who passed through the ranks of early professional baseball, often facing stiff competition and limited resources. The late 1800s were characterized by a nascent baseball culture, and each player, including Mulligan, played a part in shaping the future of the sport. As a position player, he exemplified the spirit of determination and ambition that characterized many athletes of his era, even if his career was fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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
1884	WSU	UA	1	4	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	4	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	WSU	3B	1	0	4	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1