Jocko Halligan

Born: 12/8/1868 in Avon, NY, USA

Died: 2/13/1945 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-05-13 | Final Game: 1892-08-03

Bats: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 166 lbs

Full name: William E. Halligan

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Biography

Jocko Halligan, born in 1868, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1890 to 1892. Initially emerging during the early years of organized baseball, Halligan showcased his talents primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 190 games, where he made a significant impact with a batting average of .281. His offensive contributions included 207 hits, 10 home runs, and 132 runs batted in, underscoring his ability to drive in runs for his team. Additionally, Halligan demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 23 stolen bases. Competing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play, Halligan's performance reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the 1890s. His career, though relatively short, placed him among the notable figures of his time, as he navigated the challenges and developments of early professional baseball. Halligan's legacy remains a testament to the players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
190	737	123	207	30	15	10	132	23	86	77	0.281	0.359	0.403	0.762	1727.4

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career OBP .359 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career SLG .403 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +17.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.762 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — +13.2% 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
1890	BFP	PL	57	211	28	53	9	2	3	33	7	20	19	0.251	.260 (-3%)	.336 (-5%)	.351 (+1%)	.687 (-2%)	-98.0
1891	CIN	NL	61	247	43	77	13	6	3	44	5	24	25	0.312	.254 (+23%)	.331 (+13%)	.343 (+31%)	.675 (+22%)	871.0
1892	CIN	NL	26	101	14	29	4	0	2	12	3	12	9	0.287	.244 (+17%)	.316 (+14%)	.327 (+18%)	.644 (+16%)	268.6
1892	BLN	NL	46	178	38	48	4	7	2	43	8	30	24	0.270	.244 (+10%)	.316 (+20%)	.327 (+24%)	.644 (+22%)	268.6