John Corcoran

Born: 1873 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 11/2/1901 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-09-17 | Final Game: 1895-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John James Corcoran

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Biography

John Corcoran was a professional baseball player active in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era towards a more modern style of play. Born in 1873, he made his Major League debut on September 17, 1895. Corcoran played a total of six games during his brief career, concluding on September 21, 1895. As a position player, he recorded three hits across his limited appearances, finishing with a batting average of 0.15. Despite not hitting any home runs, he managed to drive in one run and did not attempt any stolen bases. Corcoran's time in the Major Leagues was short-lived, and he remains a lesser-known figure in baseball history. His career unfolded during an era when the sport was evolving rapidly, with a focus on strategy and defense rather than the offensive fireworks that would come to define the game in the following decades. Although his statistical contributions were modest, Corcoran's participation in the league reflects the diverse tapestry of players who shaped the early years of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	20	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.150	0.150	0.150	0.300	0.0

Career AVG .150 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 49.4% below league average.

Career OBP .150 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 58.5% below league average.

Career SLG .150 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.300 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 60.6% 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
1895	PIT	NL	6	20	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	2	0	3	1	0	0
SS	4	0	5	12	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	PIT	3B	2	0	3	1	0	0
1895	PIT	SS	4	0	5	12	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	2
Shortstop	4