Timothy Sheehan, baseball player, 1895-1896

Timothy Sheehan

Born: 2/13/1868 in Hartford, CT, USA

Died: 10/21/1923 in Hartford, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-07-22 | Final Game: 1896-05-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Timothy James Sheehan

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Biography

Timothy Sheehan was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the late 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Born in 1868, Sheehan's career spanned from July 22, 1895, to May 10, 1896. Over the course of his brief career, he participated in 58 games, showcasing his skills with a solid batting average of .302. He accumulated a total of 60 hits, which included one home run, and he drove in 19 runs while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 7 stolen bases. Although his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Timothy Sheehan's performance reflected the evolving nature of the game during his era. His ability to hit for average and contribute to his team's offensive efforts underscored the importance of versatility and athleticism in the late 1800s. While not widely recognized in the annals of baseball history, Sheehan's contributions during the formative years of professional baseball serve as a reminder of the many players who helped shape the sport's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
58 199 24 60 3 6 1 19 7 24 6 0.302 0.385 0.392 0.777 250.3

Career AVG .302 vs. league average .293 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .385 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.777 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — near 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
1895 STL NL 52 180 24 57 3 6 1 18 7 20 6 0.317 .296 (+7%) .361 (+9%) .399 (+4%) .761 (+7%) 250.3
1896 STL NL 6 19 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0.158 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 11 0 95 3 5 6
OF 47 0 66 7 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1895 SLN 1B 11 0 95 3 5 6
1895 SLN OF 41 0 56 7 4 1
1896 SLN OF 6 0 10 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 11
Left Field 1
Center Field 2
Right Field 44