Mickey Devine, baseball player, 1918-1925

Mickey Devine

Born: 5/9/1892 in Albany, NY, USA

Died: 10/1/1937 in Albany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-08-02 | Final Game: 1925-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Patrick Devine

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Biography

Mickey Devine was a professional baseball player born in 1892, whose career spanned from 1918 to 1925. Primarily known as a position player, Devine played in a total of 33 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with 12 hits, achieving a batting average of .226, along with 4 runs batted in and 1 stolen base. Notably, Devine did not hit any home runs throughout his brief tenure in the league. Devine's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, transitioning from the end of World War I to the early years of the Roaring Twenties. While his statistical contributions might not have placed him among the game's greats, every player of that era played a part in shaping the rich tapestry of baseball history. Devine's experience on the field exemplified the determination and passion that characterized many athletes of his time, and he remains a part of the narrative that showcases the evolution of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
33 53 7 12 4 0 0 4 1 3 6 0.226 0.268 0.302 0.570 0.0

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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
1918 PHI NL 4 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1920 BOS AL 8 12 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1925 NY1 NL 21 33 6 9 3 0 0 4 0 2 3 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 19 0 62 11 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1918 PHI C 3 0 8 2 1 1
1920 BOS C 5 0 19 2 1 0
1925 NY1 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1925 NY1 C 11 0 35 7 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 19
Third Base 1