Jimmy Hallinan

Born: 5/27/1849 in Ireland

Died: 10/28/1879 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-07-26 | Final Game: 1878-08-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: James H. Hallinan

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Biography

Jimmy Hallinan was a prominent position player in the early days of professional baseball, making his mark in a pivotal era that helped shape the game. Born in 1849, Hallinan’s career spanned from 1871 to 1878, during a time when baseball was transitioning from a pastime to a professional sport. Over the course of 170 games, he compiled an impressive batting average of .287, showcasing his ability to hit effectively at a time when offensive production was crucial to a team's success. Hallinan finished his career with 218 hits, 5 home runs, and 83 RBIs, demonstrating a well-rounded offensive skill set. His contributions also included 5 stolen bases, reflecting the speed and agility that were key components of his playing style. As a player in the late 19th century, Hallinan navigated the evolving landscape of baseball, contributing to the sport's growing popularity and the establishment of professional leagues. His achievements positioned him as a notable figure in the history of baseball, particularly during a formative period that laid the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
170	760	142	218	25	12	5	83	5	15	18	0.287	0.301	0.371	0.672	1384.1

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +10.8% 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
1871	FW1		5	25	7	5	0	0	0	2	1	2	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1875	KEO		13	51	12	14	2	1	0	3	2	0	1	0.275	.253 (+8%)	.260 (+5%)	.309 (+14%)	.570 (+10%)	56.5
1875	NY2		44	203	29	58	6	3	3	21	2	1	2	0.286	.253 (+13%)	.260 (+11%)	.309 (+26%)	.570 (+19%)	56.5
1876	NY3	NL	54	240	45	67	7	6	2	36	0	2	4	0.279	.265 (+5%)	.277 (+3%)	.320 (+20%)	.598 (+12%)	351.9
1877	CN1	NL	16	73	18	27	1	1	0	7	0	1	1	0.370	.271 (+36%)	.289 (+31%)	.337 (+22%)	.626 (+26%)	274.6
1877	CHC	NL	19	89	17	25	4	1	0	11	0	4	2	0.281	.271 (+4%)	.289 (+8%)	.337 (+3%)	.626 (+5%)	274.6
1878	CHC	NL	16	67	14	19	3	0	0	2	0	5	6	0.284	.259 (+9%)	.278 (+20%)	.319 (+3%)	.597 (+11%)	127.1
1878	IN1	NL	3	12	0	3	2	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	127.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	25	0	68	54	29	9
3B	1	0	1	1	3	0
OF	36	0	44	3	13	1
SS	111	5	119	349	161	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1871	FW1	SS	5	5	8	11	21	0
1875	KEO	SS	13	0	14	32	16	2
1875	NY2	3B	1	0	1	1	3	0
1875	NY2	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1875	NY2	SS	43	0	52	134	57	3
1876	NY3	2B	4	0	4	6	6	0
1876	NY3	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
1876	NY3	SS	50	0	45	172	67	7
1877	CN1	2B	16	0	52	36	15	8
1877	CHN	OF	19	0	27	1	7	1
1878	CHN	2B	5	0	12	12	8	1
1878	CHN	OF	11	0	13	2	4	0
1878	IN1	OF	3	0	4	0	2	0