Timothy Sheehan
Born: 2/13/1868 in Hartford, CT, USA
Died: 10/21/1923 in Hartford, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1895-07-22 | Final Game: 1896-05-10
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Timothy James Sheehan
Biography
Timothy Sheehan was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the late 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Born in 1868, Sheehan's career spanned from July 22, 1895, to May 10, 1896. Over the course of his brief career, he participated in 58 games, showcasing his skills with a solid batting average of .302. He accumulated a total of 60 hits, which included one home run, and he drove in 19 runs while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 7 stolen bases.
Although his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Timothy Sheehan's performance reflected the evolving nature of the game during his era. His ability to hit for average and contribute to his team's offensive efforts underscored the importance of versatility and athleticism in the late 1800s. While not widely recognized in the annals of baseball history, Sheehan's contributions during the formative years of professional baseball serve as a reminder of the many players who helped shape the sport's development.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 199 | 24 | 60 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 24 | 6 | 0.302 | 0.385 | 0.392 | 0.777 | 250.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | STL | NL | 52 | 180 | 24 | 57 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 20 | 6 | 0.317 | 250.3 |
| 1896 | STL | NL | 6 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 11 | 0 | 95 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| OF | 47 | 0 | 66 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | SLN | 1B | 11 | 0 | 95 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| 1895 | SLN | OF | 41 | 0 | 56 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 1896 | SLN | OF | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 11 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 44 |