Joe Mulligan

Born: 7/31/1913 in Weymouth, MA, USA

Died: 6/5/1986 in West Roxbury, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-06-28 | Final Game: 1934-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Joseph Ignatius Mulligan

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Biography

Joe Mulligan was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1913, whose career spanned from 1934 until his final appearance on September 30, 1934. Mulligan played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the gradual evolution away from the deadball era towards a time when offensive production began to take precedence. Despite a brief career, he made his mark in the league with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.63, demonstrating an ability to manage games effectively. Over the course of his short-lived career, Mulligan struck out 13 batters, showcasing his potential as a strikeout artist, even as he did not record any saves. His contributions to the game, although limited in terms of longevity, reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his time, including the intense competition and changing dynamics of the sport. Mulligan's career remains a reminder of the many players who, despite limited opportunities, played a role in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	14	2	1	0	0	44.7	46	18	1	27	13	3.63	0

Career ERA 3.63 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 15.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1934	BOS	AL	1	0	14	2	1	0	0	44.7	46	18	27	13	3.63	4.29 (+15%)	-660.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	10	0.000	0.077	0.000	0.077	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .077 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 77.4% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.077 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 89.5% 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
1934	BOS	AL	14	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	10	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	14	0	2	10	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	BOS	P	14	0	2	10	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
College of the Holy Cross	Worcester	MA	1932, 1933, 1934