Will Calihan

Born: 1868 in Oswego, NY, USA

Died: 12/20/1917 in Rochester, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-17 | Final Game: 1891-06-20

Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: William T. Calihan

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Biography

Will Calihan, born in 1868, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1890s. His career spanned from April 17, 1890, to June 20, 1891, during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Calihan made a name for himself with a career record of 24 wins and 21 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. Throughout his brief career, Calihan recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14 and tallied 155 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to overpower batters during a time when pitching strategies were evolving. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions to his teams highlighted the importance of pitchers in the developing landscape of professional baseball. Calihan's time in the game, though short-lived, positioned him as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, bridging the gap between the early days of the sport and the more structured leagues that emerged shortly thereafter.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
24	21	50	47	42	0	0	408.3	427	188	11	172	155	4.14	0

Career ERA 4.14 vs. league average 3.73 across their career seasons — 11.0% 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
1890	RC2	AA	18	15	37	36	31	0	0	296.3	276	108	125	127	3.28	3.88 (+16%)	1756.9
1891	PH4	AA	6	6	13	11	11	0	0	112.0	151	80	47	28	6.43	3.52 (-83%)	-2573.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
63	215	22	34	5	2	1	18	2	13	8	0.158	0.210	0.214	0.424	-1411.4

Career AVG .158 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career OBP .210 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 38.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.424 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 38.0% 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
1890	RC2	AA	48	159	16	23	4	2	1	14	2	8	0	0.145	.260 (-44%)	.336 (-43%)	.351 (-39%)	.687 (-41%)	-1158.6
1891	PH4	AA	15	56	6	11	1	0	0	4	0	5	8	0.196	.254 (-23%)	.331 (-21%)	.343 (-38%)	.675 (-29%)	-252.8