Mike Lehane

Born: 4/15/1865 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 2/28/1903 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-17 | Final Game: 1891-10-04

Bats: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Michael M. Lehane

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Biography

Mike Lehane, born in 1865, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1890 to 1891. As a position player, Lehane participated in 277 games during his time in the major leagues. He recorded a total of 218 hits, contributing to a batting average of .213. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 29 bases throughout his career, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. He also drove in 108 runs and hit one home run, marking his contributions to his teams during an era that was beginning to see the evolution of offensive play in baseball. Lehane played during a transitional period in baseball, moving away from the deadball era's emphasis on small ball tactics toward a more dynamic offensive style. Although his overall statistics may not stand out by modern standards, his contributions were part of a broader narrative in the development of the game during the 1890s. His career, while brief, reflected the challenges and competitiveness of the early professional leagues, where players like Lehane 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
277	1023	113	218	31	12	1	108	29	77	77	0.213	0.272	0.270	0.542	-4305.9

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 20.6% 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
1890	CL6	AA	140	512	54	108	19	5	0	56	13	43	0	0.211	.260 (-19%)	.336 (-18%)	.351 (-24%)	.687 (-21%)	-2204.3
1891	CL6	AA	137	511	59	110	12	7	1	52	16	34	77	0.215	.254 (-15%)	.331 (-19%)	.343 (-21%)	.675 (-20%)	-2101.6