James Callahan
James William Callahan "Porky"
Born: August 12, 1926
Deceased: June 14, 2021
Primary Position: Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 175
Career: 1944-1950
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James Callahan compiled a career batting average of .293 with 29 home runs and 210 RBI in his 500-game career with the Wellsville Yankees, Amsterdam Rugmakers, Norfolk Tars, Augusta Tigers, Stamford Pioneers, Manchester Yankees, Torrington Braves, Grand Rapids Jets and Springfield Cubs. He began playing during the 1944 season and last took the field during the 1950 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | D | NYPL | Wellsville Yankees | 13 | 57 | 49 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | .184 | .259 | .265 | .525 | 13 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| 1947 | C | CAML | Amsterdam Rugmakers | 128 | 561 | 512 | 71 | 170 | 44 | 9 | 1 | 97 | 2 | 43 | 30 | .332 | .387 | .459 | .846 | 235 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 1948 | B | PIED | Norfolk Tars | 89 | 312 | 312 | 63 | 11 | 3 | 1 | .202 | .202 | .266 | .468 | 83 | |||||||||||
| 1948 | A | SALL2 | Augusta Tigers | 44 | 162 | 162 | 48 | 14 | 0 | 2 | .296 | .296 | .420 | .716 | 68 | |||||||||||
| 1949 | B | COLL2 | Stamford Pioneers | 125 | 559 | 487 | 104 | 164 | 31 | 2 | 22 | 107 | 13 | 64 | 37 | .337 | .417 | .544 | .961 | 265 | 3 | 5 | ||||
| 1950 | AAA | IL | Springfield Cubs | 6 | 16 | 16 | 4 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 1950 | A | CENL5 | Grand Rapids Jets | 43 | 160 | 160 | 43 | 9 | 4 | 2 | .269 | .269 | .412 | .681 | 66 | |||||||||||
| 1950 | B | COLL2 | Torrington Braves | 52 | 193 | 193 | 53 | 11 | 8 | 1 | .275 | .275 | .430 | .705 | 83 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 500 | 2020 | 1891 | 181 | 554 | 122 | 27 | 29 | 210 | 17 | 0 | 112 | 68 | .293 | .334 | .432 | .767 | 817 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | D | NYPL | Wellsville Yankees | OF | 13 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 0 | .786 | 1.692 |
| 1947 | C | CAML | Amsterdam Rugmakers | OF | 128 | 211 | 20 | 5 | 6 | .979 | 1.805 |
| 1949 | B | COLL2 | Stamford Pioneers | OF | 125 | 249 | 15 | 10 | 0 | .964 | 2.112 |
| Totals | 266 | 480 | 37 | 21 | 6 | .961 | 1.944 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | D | PONY League | Wellsville Yankees | NYA | ||
| 1947 | C | Canadian-American League | Amsterdam Rugmakers | NYA | ||
| 1948 | B | Piedmont League | Norfolk Tars | NYA | ||
| 1948 | A | South Atlantic League | Augusta Tigers | NYA | ||
| 1949 | B | Colonial League | Stamford Pioneers | |||
| 1949 | B | New England League | Manchester Yankees | NYA | ||
| 1950 | B | Colonial League | Torrington Braves | |||
| 1950 | A | Central League | Grand Rapids Jets | CHN | ||
| 1950 | AAA | International League | Springfield Cubs | CHN |
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