Dave Callahan

Born: 7/20/1888 in Seneca, IL, USA

Died: 10/28/1969 in Ottawa, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-09-14 | Final Game: 1911-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: David Joseph Callahan

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Biography

Dave Callahan, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from September 14, 1910, to October 4, 1911, during a time when baseball was evolving beyond the deadball era, and players were beginning to showcase more dynamic playing styles. Primarily serving as a position player, Callahan participated in 19 games at the major league level, where he recorded 12 hits and two runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .200. Known for his speed on the base paths, Callahan successfully stole five bases during his time in the majors, reflecting the increasing emphasis on aggressive baserunning that was characteristic of the period. Despite not hitting any home runs, his contributions to the game were indicative of the skills that many players were beginning to develop as they transitioned into a more modern approach to baseball. Although his career was brief, Callahan remains a part of baseball history, representing the early 1900s when the sport was beginning to change and evolve in ways that would shape its future.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	60	7	12	1	1	0	2	5	5	17	0.200	0.273	0.250	0.523	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.523 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 21.9% 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
1910	CLE	AL	13	44	6	8	1	0	0	2	5	4	10	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	CLE	AL	6	16	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	7	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	16	12	33	2	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	CLE	OF	12	12	28	0	0	0
1911	CLE	OF	4	0	5	2	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	12
Center Field	4