Hal Irelan, baseball player, 1914-1914

Hal Irelan

Born: 8/5/1890 in Burnettsville, IN, USA

Died: 7/16/1944 in Carmel, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-23 | Final Game: 1914-10-06

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Harold Irelan

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Biography

Hal Irelan, born in 1890, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. Irelan’s career spanned from April 23, 1914, to October 6, 1914, during which he played a total of 67 games. As a position player, he demonstrated notable versatility on the field, contributing both offensively and defensively to his team. Throughout his brief career, Irelan recorded 39 hits, including one home run, and drove in 16 runs, achieving a batting average of .236. He also showcased his speed on the bases with three stolen bases. While his career may not have been lengthy, Irelan's participation in the game during this formative period helped shape the future of baseball, as players began to adopt more aggressive playing styles and strategies. His journey reflects the spirit of early baseball, where every player's contribution was vital to the growth and popularity of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 165 16 39 8 0 1 16 3 21 22 0.236 0.326 0.303 0.629 -82.1

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — near 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
1914 PHI NL 67 165 16 39 8 0 1 16 3 21 22 0.236 .255 (-7%) .322 (+1%) .339 (-11%) .661 (-5%) -82.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 16 0 0 0
2B 44 0 98 142 24 12
3B 2 0 0 4 2 0
SS 3 0 4 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 PHI 1B 2 0 16 0 0 0
1914 PHI 2B 44 0 98 142 24 12
1914 PHI 3B 2 0 0 4 2 0
1914 PHI SS 3 0 4 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 45
Third Base 2
Shortstop 3