Algie McBride

Born: 5/23/1869 in Martinsville, IN, USA

Died: 1/10/1956 in Georgetown, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-05-12 | Final Game: 1901-09-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Algernon Griggs McBride

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Biography

Algie McBride was a professional baseball player born in 1869, who made his mark in the sport during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played primarily as a position player from 1896 until his retirement in 1901. Over the course of his career, McBride appeared in 403 games, demonstrating his skills with a solid batting average of .292. He recorded a total of 464 hits, which included 12 home runs and 179 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. McBride was also known for his speed on the basepaths, accumulating 36 stolen bases throughout his career. His performance reflected the competitive nature of the era, characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensively inclined style of play. With a blend of power and agility, McBride left a lasting impression on the game, positioning himself as a notable figure of his time and contributing to the rich history of baseball. He played until September 16, 1901, after which he retired from professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
403	1589	258	464	60	26	12	179	36	132	128	0.292	0.356	0.385	0.741	2007.6

Career AVG .292 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .356 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.741 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — +5.4% above 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
1896	CHC	NL	9	29	2	7	1	1	1	7	0	7	3	0.241	—	—	—	—	0.0
1898	CIN	NL	120	486	94	147	14	12	2	43	16	51	36	0.302	.270 (+12%)	.333 (+15%)	.347 (+13%)	.680 (+14%)	1418.0
1899	CIN	NL	64	251	57	87	12	5	1	23	5	30	15	0.347	.282 (+23%)	.343 (+25%)	.366 (+22%)	.710 (+23%)	1177.3
1900	CIN	NL	112	436	59	120	15	8	4	59	12	25	28	0.275	.279 (-1%)	.338 (-5%)	.366 (+2%)	.705 (-2%)	-221.0
1901	CIN	NL	30	123	19	29	7	0	2	18	0	7	11	0.236	.271 (-13%)	.326 (-14%)	.359 (-5%)	.686 (-9%)	-195.8
1901	NY1	NL	68	264	27	74	11	0	2	29	3	12	35	0.280	.271 (+3%)	.326 (-3%)	.359 (-4%)	.686 (-4%)	-195.8