Michael McAtee

Born: 1845 in Troy, NY, USA

Died: 10/18/1876 in Troy, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-08 | Final Game: 1872-07-23

Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Michael James McAtee

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Biography

Michael McAtee was a professional baseball player born in 1845, who made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from May 8, 1871, to July 23, 1872, during a time when the game was rapidly evolving and transitioning into what would later be known as the modern era of baseball. Playing primarily as a position player, McAtee participated in 51 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate and on the base paths. Throughout his brief career, McAtee recorded 65 hits and finished with a batting average of .249, contributing 25 RBIs to his team's efforts. While he did not hit any home runs, his five stolen bases demonstrated a level of speed and base-running acumen that was valued in the game at the time. Although he played during an era that predated integration and the offensive explosion of the late 19th century, McAtee's contributions helped lay the groundwork for the players who followed in his footsteps, making him a noteworthy figure in the early history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
51	261	64	65	11	3	0	25	5	8	4	0.249	0.271	0.314	0.586	-504.4

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OBP .271 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.586 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1871	CH1		26	135	34	37	8	2	0	10	5	5	2	0.274	.286 (-4%)	.311 (-4%)	.383 (-5%)	.695 (-5%)	-99.4
1872	TRO		25	126	30	28	3	1	0	15	0	3	2	0.222	.285 (-22%)	.296 (-19%)	.347 (-25%)	.644 (-22%)	-405.0