Jackie Gallagher, baseball player, 1923-1923

Jackie Gallagher

Born: 1/28/1902 in Providence, RI, USA

Died: 9/10/1984 in Gladwyne, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-08-24 | Final Game: 1923-08-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Laurence Gallagher

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Biography

Jackie Gallagher was a professional baseball player born in 1902, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a single day on August 24, 1923. Gallagher played as a position player, marking his presence in the league during a time when baseball was evolving in the post-Deadball Era, transitioning towards a more offensive-oriented style of play. His career is notable for its rarity, as he appeared in only one game, a feat that highlights the competitive nature of the league and the challenges faced by players vying for a spot on a roster. In his lone appearance, Gallagher recorded 1 hit in 1 at-bat, achieving a perfect batting average of 1.0. Despite not registering any home runs or RBIs, his singular hit places him in a unique category among major leaguers, emphasizing the fleeting opportunities that can define a player's legacy. With a career that consisted of only one game, Gallagher's story serves as a reminder of the countless players who have graced the diamond, often for just a moment, yet contributed to 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
1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +253.4% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +190.2% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +156.3% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +172.2% 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
1923 CLE AL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 CLE OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1