John Kelleher

Born: 9/13/1893 in Brookline, MA, USA

Died: 8/21/1960 in Brighton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-07-31 | Final Game: 1924-04-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: John Patrick Kelleher

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Biography

John Kelleher, born in 1893, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1912 until his retirement in 1924, a period marked by significant changes in baseball as it transitioned from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Kelleher played a total of 235 games, finishing his career with a commendable batting average of .293, which highlighted his skill at the plate. He recorded 206 hits, including 10 home runs, and drove in 89 runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's offensive production. Known for his versatility and solid performance, Kelleher also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 9 stolen bases throughout his career. His contributions during a formative era in baseball helped pave the way for future generations of players. While not a household name today, Kelleher's achievements reflect the talent and competitive spirit of the players of his time, making him a notable figure in the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
235	703	81	206	29	8	10	89	9	45	42	0.293	0.337	0.400	0.737	-12.8

Career AVG .293 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.718 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
1912	STL	NL	8	12	0	4	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	BRO	NL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	CHC	NL	95	301	31	93	11	7	4	47	2	16	16	0.309	.286 (+8%)	.344 (avg)	.395 (+9%)	.739 (+5%)	233.7
1922	CHC	NL	63	193	23	50	7	1	0	20	5	15	14	0.259	.285 (-9%)	.345 (-9%)	.397 (-23%)	.743 (-16%)	-556.4
1923	CHC	NL	66	193	27	59	10	0	6	21	2	14	9	0.306	.282 (+8%)	.344 (+2%)	.390 (+16%)	.734 (+9%)	309.9
1924	BSN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	37	300	16	5	23
2B	33	70	100	10	10
3B	98	86	183	22	18
OF	1	0	0	0	0
SS	33	62	96	12	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1912	SLN	3B	3	3	4	0	1
1916	BRO	3B	1	0	0	0	0
1916	BRO	SS	1	1	1	0	0
1921	CHN	1B	11	76	3	0	9
1921	CHN	2B	27	61	83	7	8
1921	CHN	3B	37	33	75	6	7
1921	CHN	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1921	CHN	SS	11	22	33	2	7
1922	CHN	1B	4	41	4	0	3
1922	CHN	3B	46	44	93	10	9
1922	CHN	SS	7	9	15	2	1
1923	CHN	1B	22	183	9	5	11
1923	CHN	2B	6	9	17	3	2
1923	CHN	3B	11	6	11	6	1
1923	CHN	SS	14	30	47	8	7