Kid O'Hara
Born: 12/19/1875 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Died: 12/1/1954 in Canton, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1904-09-15 | Final Game: 1904-09-22
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 152 lbs
Full name: James Francis O'Hara
Biography
Kid O'Hara, born in 1875, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1904 to 1909. Primarily known as a position player, O'Hara made a brief but memorable impact during his time in Major League Baseball. He played in a total of 8 games, where he recorded 6 hits and achieved a batting average of .207. Though he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his short stint, he did manage to steal one base, showcasing his speed and agility on the field.
O'Hara's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball as the sport was beginning to evolve from its early roots into a more organized and commercially viable entertainment. Despite his limited playing time, O'Hara's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the spirit of the game during the early 20th century, a time characterized by its emphasis on contact hitting and speed rather than power. While he may not have left a lasting legacy in terms of statistics, O'Hara remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the game's development in its formative years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 29 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0.207 | 0.303 | 0.207 | 0.510 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | BSN | NL | 8 | 29 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 8 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | BSN | OF | 8 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington | DC | 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902 |