Phil Gallivan, baseball player, 1931-1934

Phil Gallivan

Born: 5/29/1907 in Seattle, WA, USA

Died: 11/24/1969 in St. Paul, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-21 | Final Game: 1934-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Philip Joseph Gallivan

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Biography

Phil Gallivan, born in 1907, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1931 to 1934. He played in an era marked by the transition from the lively ball period into a more competitive landscape in Major League Baseball. Over his four-season career, Gallivan recorded a win-loss record of 5-11 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.95, showcasing the challenges many pitchers faced during that time. Gallivan struck out a total of 68 batters and achieved one save, contributing to his teams with both starting and relief appearances. While his career statistics may not reflect the dominance often associated with pitching greats, Gallivan's journey through the game offers insight into the experiences of many players in the early 1930s, an era heavily influenced by the Great Depression and the changing dynamics within professional baseball. His legacy, though modest, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 11 54 11 4 0 1 175.3 227 116 20 95 68 5.95 0

Career ERA 5.95 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 42.8% 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
1931 BRO NL 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 15.3 23 9 7 1 5.28 4.10 (-29%) -759.2
1932 CHW AL 1 3 13 3 1 0 0 33.3 49 28 24 12 7.56 4.13 (-83%) -
1934 CHW AL 4 7 35 7 3 0 1 126.7 155 79 64 55 5.61 4.29 (-31%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 51 5 12 3 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.235 0.264 0.294 0.558 0.0

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.558 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 23.4% 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
1931 BRO NL 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1932 CHW AL 13 8 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1934 CHW AL 35 40 3 9 3 0 0 2 0 0 5 0.225 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 54 0 10 31 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 BRO P 6 0 3 6 0 1
1932 CHA P 13 0 2 5 0 0
1934 CHA P 35 0 5 20 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 54