Wese Callahan, baseball player, 1913-1913

Wese Callahan

Born: 7/3/1888 in Lyons, IN, USA

Died: 9/13/1953 in Dayton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-07 | Final Game: 1913-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Wese LeRoy Callahan

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Biography

Wese Callahan, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His playing career spanned from September 7 to September 21, 1913, during which he appeared in 7 games as a position player. Callahan showcased his skills primarily as a hitter, finishing his brief career with a batting average of .286. Across those games, he recorded 4 hits, including 1 run batted in and a single stolen base, reflecting his capability on the basepaths. Although Callahan's time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, he played during a transitional period in the sport, just before the widespread adoption of more modern baseball strategies. His contributions, though modest in numbers, represent the experiences of many players who sought to establish themselves in a rapidly evolving game. While he may not have achieved the long-standing legacy of some of his contemporaries, Wese Callahan's career remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 14 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 0.286 0.375 0.286 0.661 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +15.3% above league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — near 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 STL NL 7 14 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 6 0 8 15 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 SLN SS 6 0 8 15 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 6