Leo Callahan

Born: 8/9/1890 in Jamaica Plain, MA, USA

Died: 5/2/1982 in Erie, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-09 | Final Game: 1919-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 142 lbs

Full name: Leo David Callahan

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Biography

Leo Callahan was a professional baseball player born in 1890, whose career spanned from 1913 to 1919. He played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 114 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Callahan accumulated 61 hits, including one home run, while driving in 12 runs and finishing his career with a batting average of .221. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he also recorded five stolen bases, showcasing a level of athleticism that contributed to his teams during an era characterized by a focus on strategy and small ball. Callahan's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven approach. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination of many players of his time. His legacy, while modest in terms of statistics, is a reminder of the countless athletes who shaped the game in its formative years. After retiring in 1919, Callahan's impact on the field remained a part of baseball's rich tapestry, illustrating the diverse roles players have filled throughout the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
114	276	32	61	17	5	1	12	5	33	24	0.221	0.306	0.330	0.636	-89.7

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 5.2% 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
1913	BRO	NL	33	41	6	7	3	1	0	3	0	4	5	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	PHI	NL	81	235	26	54	14	4	1	9	5	29	19	0.230	.262 (-12%)	.322 (-2%)	.347 (-3%)	.670 (-3%)	-89.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	66	0	114	13	8	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1913	BRO	OF	8	0	12	0	2	0
1919	PHI	OF	58	0	102	13	6	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	19
Center Field	13
Right Field	34