Billy Colgan

Born: 3/19/1862 in East St. Louis, IL, USA

Died: 8/8/1895 in Great Falls, MT, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-03 | Final Game: 1884-10-15

Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William H. Colgan

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Biography

Billy Colgan was a professional baseball player born in 1862, whose career spanned from May 3, 1884, to October 15, 1884. During this brief stint in Major League Baseball, Colgan played as a position player in an era characterized by evolving gameplay and the early establishment of league structures. He participated in a total of 48 games, where he recorded 25 hits, culminating in a batting average of .155. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his presence on the field contributed to the development of the game during its formative years. Colgan's career took place during a time when baseball was transitioning from its early, rough-and-tumble roots into a more organized and strategic sport. While his statistics may not reflect a standout performance, he was part of a pivotal period in baseball history, where players were beginning to gain recognition as professional athletes. His experience in the majors, albeit limited, positioned him among the ranks of those who laid the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
48	161	10	25	4	1	0	0	0	3	0	0.155	0.171	0.193	0.363	-957.7

Career AVG .155 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career OBP .171 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career SLG .193 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.363 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 40.1% 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	PT1	AA	48	161	10	25	4	1	0	0	0	3	0	0.155	.243 (-36%)	.278 (-39%)	.327 (-41%)	.606 (-40%)	-957.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	44	0	228	71	31	5
OF	4	0	6	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	PT1	C	44	0	228	71	31	5
1884	PT1	OF	4	0	6	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	44
Left Field	2
Right Field	2