Joe Gallagher

Born: 3/7/1914 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 2/25/1998 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-20 | Final Game: 1940-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Joseph Emmett Gallagher

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Biography

Joe Gallagher was a professional baseball player born in 1914, who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 until 1940. A versatile position player, Gallagher's career spanned a brief but impactful period during the late 1930s, a time marked by the tail end of the Great Depression and the rise of more dynamic styles of play in baseball. Over the course of 165 games, he recorded 133 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .273, which highlighted his proficiency at the plate. Gallagher's power was evident in his offensive contributions, as he hit 16 home runs and drove in 73 runs during his career, demonstrating his ability to produce in crucial situations. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases, finishing with 4 stolen bases. While his career was relatively short, Joe Gallagher's contributions to the game reflected the competitive spirit of the era, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the sport. His time in the majors serves as a reminder of the skilled players who contributed to the game's evolution leading into the 1940s.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
3.0	3.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.666

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1942	3.0	3.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.666

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
165	487	73	133	26	5	16	73	4	26	76	0.273	0.314	0.446	0.760	174.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career SLG .446 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.760 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — near 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
1939	NYY	AL	14	41	8	10	0	1	2	9	1	3	8	0.244	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	SLA	AL	71	266	41	75	17	2	9	40	0	17	42	0.282	.274 (+3%)	.342 (-4%)	.393 (+18%)	.735 (+7%)	0.0
1940	SLA	AL	23	70	14	19	3	1	2	8	2	4	12	0.271	.267 (+2%)	.335 (-7%)	.387 (+11%)	.722 (+2%)	4.3
1940	BRO	NL	57	110	10	29	6	1	3	16	1	2	14	0.264	.267 (-1%)	.335 (-16%)	.387 (+8%)	.722 (-3%)	4.3