Patrick O'Loughlin, baseball player, 1883-1883

Patrick O'Loughlin

Born: 1860 in Ireland

Died: 5/18/1927 in Lowell, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-05-09 | Final Game: 1883-05-09

Full name: Patrick Henry O'Loughlin

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Biography

Patrick O'Loughlin was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball on May 9, 1883. His career spanned a single game, but in that outing, he showcased his potential by recording 2 hits in 5 at-bats, giving him a notable batting average of 0.4. O'Loughlin played during a transformative period in baseball history, when the game was evolving from its early, rough-and-tumble days into a more organized and commercially viable sport, yet he remains a lesser-known figure in the annals of the game. Despite the brevity of his career, O'Loughlin's performance in that one game is a reminder of the many players who briefly graced the diamond during the 19th century. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, and he did not attempt any stolen bases, but his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's early years. O'Loughlin's short-lived stint in the major leagues is a reflection of the era's competitive nature, where many aspiring players vied for limited opportunities in a burgeoning sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.400 0.400 0.400 0.800 0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +55.6% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — +39.9% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +15.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.800 vs. league average 0.631 across their career seasons — +26.7% 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
1883 BL2 AA 1 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1883 BL2 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1