Mike Loan

Born: 9/27/1894 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 11/12/1966 in Springfield, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-18 | Final Game: 1912-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Joseph Loan

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Biography

Mike Loan was a professional baseball player born in 1894, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, making a notable appearance in the early 20th century. He played in one game during the 1912 season, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensively focused game. Despite his limited playing time, Loan made his mark by recording one hit in his sole appearance, resulting in an impressive batting average of 0.5. This rare achievement highlights the fleeting nature of his career, as well as the competitive landscape of the sport during that period. Playing primarily as a position player, Loan's contributions to the game were short-lived, with no home runs or RBIs recorded throughout his career. His single-game participation serves as a reminder of the many players who fleetingly graced the diamond, often overshadowed by their contemporaries. Although his time in baseball was limited, Mike Loan remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history, representing the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +86.0% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +48.9% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — +39.4% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — +44.0% 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
1912	PHI	NL	1	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	PHI	C	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1