John Galligan, baseball player, 1889-1889

John Galligan

Born: 1861 in Easton, PA, USA

Died: 9/22/1937 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-09-02 | Final Game: 1889-10-14

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John T. Galligan

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Biography

John Galligan, born in 1861, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1889 to 1890. Primarily recognized as a position player, Galligan appeared in 31 games during his time in the Major Leagues. Although his statistics reflect the challenges of the era, he managed to record 20 hits, contributing 7 runs batted in while maintaining a batting average of .167. He also demonstrated a measure of speed on the basepaths, achieving 1 stolen base throughout his career. Galligan played in a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the early days of the game into a more structured professional era. While he did not achieve notable home run power, his presence on the field contributed to the teams he played for in the late 19th century. Despite the brevity of his career, Galligan remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who shaped the game in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 120 6 20 0 2 0 7 1 6 17 0.167 0.213 0.200 0.413 -809.5

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career OBP .213 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.413 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 40.3% 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
1889 LS2 AA 31 120 6 20 0 2 0 7 1 6 17 0.167 .263 (-37%) .334 (-36%) .357 (-44%) .691 (-40%) -809.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 31 0 58 7 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1889 LS2 OF 31 0 58 7 6 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 31