John Haldeman, baseball player, 1877-1877

John Haldeman

Born: 12/2/1855 in Pewee Valley, KY, USA

Died: 9/17/1899 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1877-07-03 | Final Game: 1877-07-03

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

Full name: John Avery Haldeman

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Biography

John Haldeman was a professional baseball player born in 1855, whose brief career in the sport was marked by a singular appearance in a major league game on July 3, 1877. As a position player during an era characterized by the early development of baseball, Haldeman's time on the field was limited, leading to a career that consisted of just one game. Despite his efforts, he did not record any hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Haldeman's participation in the game occurred during a transformative period for baseball, as the sport began to gain popularity and structure in the United States. While he may not have achieved notable personal statistics, his involvement reflects the rich tapestry of baseball history, where many players contributed to the game's evolution, often without recognition. Haldeman's legacy serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who played in the sport's formative years, paving the way for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.627 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1877 LS1 NL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 4 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1877 LS1 2B 1 0 0 4 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Washington and Lee University Lexington VA 1874, 1875