| Marty Callaghan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: June 9, 1900 Norwood, Massachusetts | |
| Died: June 23, 1975 (aged 75) Norfolk, Massachusetts | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 13, 1922, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 28, 1930, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .267 |
| Hits | 205 |
| Runs batted in | 74 |
| Teams | |
Martin Francis Callaghan (June 9, 1900 – June 23, 1975) was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for four seasons. He played for the Chicago Cubs from 1922 to 1923 and the Cincinnati Reds in 1928 and 1930.
A 1916 graduate of Norwood High School, Callaghan was highly celebrated in his hometown of Norwood, Massachusetts. A "Marty Callaghan Day" was once held, which attracted many spectators and the Norwood Brass Band.[1]
In addition to his 4 major league seasons, Callaghan played 11 seasons in the minor leagues, playing until 1934.[2] Callaghan has the distinction of being one of few players in major league history that have batted three times in one inning, a feat that Callaghan accomplished on August 25, 1922. He had two singles and a strikeout during the fourth inning of a 26-23 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies[3][4]
References
- ↑ Fanning, Patricia J. (2002). Norwood: A History. Arcadia Publishing. p. 134. ISBN 0738524042.
- ↑ "Marty Callaghan Minor League Statistics & History". baseball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
- ↑ "Baseball Digest, August 1996". Baseball Digest. August 1996. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
- ↑ Vass, George (May 2001). "Baseball Digest, May 2001". Baseball Digest. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference