Hal O'Hagan, baseball player, 1892-1902

Hal O'Hagan

Born: 9/30/1869 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 1/14/1913 in Newark, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-09-24 | Final Game: 1902-07-17

Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Patrick Henry O'Hagan

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Biography

Hal O'Hagan, born in 1869, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1892 to 1902. Primarily known as a position player, O'Hagan competed in a total of 63 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 40 hits, contributing to a batting average of .185. While he did not hit any home runs throughout his career, he managed to drive in 19 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 14 stolen bases. O'Hagan played during a transitional era in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more modernized game. His playing style reflected the strategic emphasis on speed and base running that was prevalent at the time. Though not a standout in terms of offensive production, O'Hagan's contributions to his teams were integral in the context of the late 19th century, a time when players began to embrace the importance of athleticism on the field. After retiring from professional play, O'Hagan's legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, symbolizing the early years of the sport's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
63 216 19 40 5 4 0 19 14 13 29 0.185 0.238 0.245 0.483 -877.3

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career OBP .238 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career SLG .245 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.483 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 26.3% 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
1892 WAS NL 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1902 CHC NL 33 115 11 22 1 3 0 10 9 11 16 0.191 .266 (-28%) .321 (-19%) .343 (-27%) .665 (-23%) -416.9
1902 NY1 NL 4 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.091 — — — — -416.9
1902 CLE AL 3 13 2 5 2 0 0 1 2 0 2 0.385 — — — — -416.9
1902 NY1 NL 22 73 5 11 2 1 0 8 3 2 8 0.151 .266 (-44%) .321 (-39%) .343 (-40%) .665 (-40%) -416.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 54 0 536 41 11 32
C 1 0 3 3 0 1
OF 8 0 14 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1892 WAS C 1 0 3 3 0 1
1902 CHN 1B 33 0 328 27 6 21
1902 NY1 OF 4 0 7 0 0 0
1902 CLE 1B 3 0 36 3 0 0
1902 NY1 1B 18 0 172 11 5 11
1902 NY1 OF 4 0 7 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 54
Center Field 3
Right Field 1