Cam Gallagher, baseball player, 2017

Cam Gallagher

Born: 12/6/1992 in Lancaster, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-08-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Cameron Joseph Gallagher

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Biography

Cam Gallagher, born in 1992, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 2017 until his retirement in 2022. Primarily a position player, Gallagher showcased his skills over 227 games in Major League Baseball. He recorded 119 hits throughout his career, including 7 home runs and driving in 46 runs, while finishing with a batting average of .211. Known for his defensive versatility, Gallagher contributed as a reliable presence behind the plate and in the field, although he did not register any stolen bases during his tenure. Gallagher's time in the league coincided with a period of evolving player dynamics, particularly as teams increasingly valued versatility and defensive prowess. His ability to adapt to various roles highlighted the shift towards multi-dimensional players in modern baseball. Despite facing challenges at the plate, Gallagher's work ethic and commitment to the game left an impression on teammates and fans alike, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the landscape of baseball during his active years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
227 563 47 119 33 0 7 46 0 38 137 0.211 0.266 0.307 0.573 -2145.7

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.573 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 22.0% 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
2017 KCR AL 13 24 2 6 1 0 1 5 0 3 4 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2018 KCR AL 22 63 5 13 3 0 1 7 0 3 15 0.206 .247 (-17%) .318 (-21%) .409 (-26%) .727 (-24%) -265.3
2019 KCR AL 45 126 14 30 7 0 3 12 0 11 28 0.238 .252 (-6%) .322 (-3%) .434 (-16%) .757 (-11%) -224.7
2020 KCR AL 25 53 10 15 5 0 1 3 0 6 11 0.283 .244 (+16%) .321 (+11%) .417 (+4%) .739 (+7%) 66.3
2021 KCR AL 48 112 9 28 6 0 1 7 0 8 20 0.250 .243 (+3%) .317 (-6%) .410 (-20%) .727 (-14%) -271.0
2022 KCR AL 18 42 1 9 5 0 0 5 0 3 13 0.214 — — — — 0.0
2023 CLE AL 56 143 6 18 6 0 0 7 0 4 46 0.126 .248 (-49%) .320 (-52%) .414 (-59%) .734 (-56%) -1451.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 222 179 1424 54 12 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 KCA C 13 6 51 1 0 0
2018 KCA C 20 18 118 3 1 0
2019 KCA C 44 36 292 8 1 2
2020 KCA C 25 19 156 4 1 0
2021 KCA C 46 33 281 13 5 0
2022 KCA C 18 14 108 6 1 0
2023 CLE C 56 53 418 19 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 222
Designated Hitter 2