Dick Mulligan

Born: 3/18/1918 in Swoyersville, PA, USA

Died: 12/15/1992 in Victoria, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-24 | Final Game: 1947-05-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Richard Charles Mulligan

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Biography

Dick Mulligan, born in 1918, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 until 1947. His career unfolded during a tumultuous time in American history, marked by the challenges of World War II, which saw many athletes enlist in the military. Mulligan's tenure in the league was characterized by his resilience and adaptability on the mound, reflecting the spirit of his era. Over his career, Mulligan finished with a record of 3-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.44, contributing to his team's efforts during a competitive period in baseball. He recorded 23 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his ability to come through in critical situations. Although his statistical achievements may not place him among the game's legends, Mulligan's role as a pitcher during a significant period in baseball history is a testament to the dedication and passion of players of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	3	25	6	2	0	1	81.0	82	40	1	39	23	4.44	0

Career ERA 4.44 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — 16.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1941	WSN	AL	0	1	1	1	1	0	9.0	11	5	2	2	5.00	3.94 (-27%)	-
1946	PHI	NL	2	2	19	5	1	1	54.7	61	29	27	16	4.77	3.59 (-33%)	-153.9
1946	BSN	NL	1	0	4	0	0	0	15.3	6	4	9	4	2.35	3.59 (+35%)	-416.3
1947	BSN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	2.0	4	2	1	1	9.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	18	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	4	9	0.000	0.182	0.000	0.182	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 74.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1941	WSN	AL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1946	PHI	NL	19	11	0	0	2	7	0.000	—	—	—	—
1946	BSN	NL	4	4	1	1	2	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1947	BSN	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—