Ed Hallinan

Born: 8/23/1888 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 8/24/1940 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-05-13 | Final Game: 1912-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Edward S. Hallinan

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Biography

Ed Hallinan was a professional baseball player born in 1888, whose career spanned from 1911 to 1912. Primarily a position player, Hallinan made a mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. He played in a total of 81 games, during which he recorded 54 hits and a batting average of .212. Despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed 15 runs batted in and showcased his speed on the bases with 7 stolen bases. Hallinan's playing career, though brief, reflected the challenges and competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball. He was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars, navigating the evolving landscape of the game. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, were significant in the context of his era, demonstrating the gritty determination and versatility required to succeed in the major leagues during that time. After concluding his playing career on September 29, 1912, Hallinan remained a part of baseball history, representing the spirit of the early game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
81	255	24	54	5	1	0	15	7	19	59	0.212	0.269	0.239	0.508	-1137.6

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.508 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 26.7% 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
1911	SLA	AL	52	169	13	35	3	1	0	14	4	14	41	0.207	.266 (-22%)	.336 (-20%)	.356 (-34%)	.693 (-27%)	-782.0
1912	SLA	AL	29	86	11	19	2	0	0	1	3	5	18	0.221	.268 (-18%)	.335 (-19%)	.358 (-32%)	.694 (-26%)	-355.6