John Cahill, baseball player, 1884-1887

John Cahill

Born: 4/30/1865 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 10/31/1901 in Pleasanton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-31 | Final Game: 1887-08-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: John Patrick Parnell Cahill

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Biography

John Cahill was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern game. Born in 1865, Cahill's career spanned from 1884 to 1887, during which he appeared primarily in the major leagues, showcasing his skills on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 2-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 8.64, reflecting the high-scoring nature of the game during that era. Despite the challenges he faced, Cahill managed to strike out 8 batters, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters at times. Cahill's playing style was indicative of the early pitching techniques of his time, characterized by a focus on finesse rather than the overpowering velocity that would later define the role. Although he did not achieve significant accolades or lengthy tenure, his contributions to the game during its formative years are noteworthy. His career, while brief, coincided with a crucial evolution in baseball, as the sport began to embrace strategies and styles that would lay the groundwork for future generations of players. John Cahill's presence in the annals of baseball history serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of the game’s past.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 2 10 2 2 0 0 50.0 66 48 3 26 8 8.64 0

Career ERA 8.64 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 147.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1884 CL5 AA 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 16.0 15 9 4 1 5.06 3.11 (-63%) -543.3
1886 SL5 NL 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 12.0 11 4 3 2 3.00 3.37 (+11%) -44.5
1887 IN3 NL 0 2 6 1 1 0 0 22.0 40 35 19 5 14.32 4.17 (-243%) -1816.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
252 936 93 192 24 12 1 58 50 24 84 0.205 0.227 0.260 0.487 -4177.8

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.487 vs. league average 0.643 across their career seasons — 24.3% 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 CL5 AA 59 210 28 46 3 3 0 0 0 6 0 0.219 .243 (-10%) .278 (-11%) .327 (-20%) .606 (-16%) -491.2
1886 SL5 NL 125 463 43 92 17 6 1 32 16 9 79 0.199 .246 (-19%) .302 (-29%) .331 (-19%) .634 (-24%) -2150.7
1887 IN3 NL 68 263 22 54 4 3 0 26 34 9 5 0.205 .270 (-24%) .331 (-29%) .373 (-35%) .705 (-32%) -1536.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 10 0 6 14 7 2
OF 236 0 312 53 64 6
P 10 0 1 9 6 0
SS 7 0 8 19 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 CL5 OF 56 0 62 8 13 0
1884 CL5 P 2 0 1 3 2 0
1884 CL5 SS 5 0 8 17 4 2
1886 SL5 3B 1 0 0 0 2 0
1886 SL5 OF 124 0 166 34 31 5
1886 SL5 P 2 0 0 4 1 0
1886 SL5 SS 1 0 0 1 2 0
1887 IN3 3B 9 0 6 14 5 2
1887 IN3 OF 56 0 84 11 20 1
1887 IN3 P 6 0 0 2 3 0
1887 IN3 SS 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 10
Third Base 10
Shortstop 7
Left Field 56
Center Field 4
Right Field 176