Eddie Mulligan

Born: 8/27/1894 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 3/15/1982 in San Rafael, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-23 | Final Game: 1928-08-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Edward Joseph Mulligan

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Biography

Eddie Mulligan, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1915 to 1928. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Mulligan appeared in 350 games over his time in Major League Baseball. He accumulated a total of 287 hits, which included one home run and 88 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .232. His speed on the bases was evident, as he successfully stole 23 bases throughout his career. Mulligan's era was characterized by a blend of traditional baseball values and the transition towards more dynamic offensive strategies. While not a standout power hitter, his contributions were significant in terms of versatility and small-ball tactics, reflecting the playing style of the time. Despite the challenges of competing in a league filled with emerging talent and shifting playing styles, Mulligan carved out a respectable career, leaving a legacy as a hardworking player in the early days of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
350	1235	143	287	41	24	1	88	23	70	120	0.232	0.278	0.307	0.585	-4807.4

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.585 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
1915	CHC	NL	11	22	5	8	1	0	0	2	2	5	1	0.364	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	CHC	NL	58	189	13	29	3	4	0	9	1	8	30	0.153	.248 (-38%)	.314 (-36%)	.326 (-35%)	.640 (-36%)	-1132.1
1921	CHW	AL	151	609	82	153	21	12	1	45	13	32	53	0.251	.286 (-12%)	.344 (-15%)	.395 (-16%)	.739 (-16%)	-2119.2
1922	CHW	AL	103	372	39	87	14	8	0	31	7	22	32	0.234	.285 (-18%)	.345 (-20%)	.397 (-21%)	.743 (-20%)	-1556.1
1928	PIT	NL	27	43	4	10	2	0	0	1	0	3	4	0.233	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	4	13	10	1	5
3B	242	261	520	32	44
SS	76	149	243	47	36

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1915	CHN	3B	1	0	0	0	0
1915	CHN	SS	10	23	26	5	9
1916	CHN	SS	58	116	200	40	27
1921	CHA	3B	151	162	307	22	28
1921	CHA	SS	1	0	1	0	0
1922	CHA	3B	84	94	205	9	14
1922	CHA	SS	7	10	16	2	0
1928	PIT	2B	4	13	10	1	5
1928	PIT	3B	6	5	8	1	2