Doug Gallagher

Born: 2/21/1940 in Fremont, OH, USA

Died: 12/17/2017 in Fremont, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-09 | Final Game: 1962-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Douglas Eugene Gallagher

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Biography

Doug Gallagher, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his brief career from 1962. Gallagher made a notable mark in Major League Baseball during his time with the team, participating in 9 games. He showcased his abilities at the plate, achieving a batting average of .333, which reflected his potential as a competent hitter despite the limited opportunities he encountered. While Gallagher's career was short-lived, he became part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during the early 1960s, a period characterized by the transition towards more dynamic offensive play. Although he did not record any home runs or RBIs, his two hits in the majors indicated a level of skill that resonated with fans and teammates alike. After concluding his playing career on September 26, 1962, Gallagher's contributions remain a reminder of the many players who briefly graced the diamond, each adding to the legacy of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	4	9	2	0	0	1	25.0	31	13	2	15	14	4.68	0

Career ERA 4.68 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 18.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1962	DET	AL	0	4	9	2	0	0	1	25.0	31	13	15	14	4.68	3.96 (-18%)	-239.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.333	0.500	0.333	0.833	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +29.4% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +53.3% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +15.8% above 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
1962	DET	AL	9	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	2	3	4	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	DET	P	9	2	3	4	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9