Bake McBride, baseball player, 1973-1983

Bake McBride

Born: 2/3/1949 in Fulton, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-07-26 | Final Game: 1983-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Arnold Ray McBride

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Biography

Bake McBride, born in 1949, was a notable Major League Baseball player who made a significant impact during his career from 1973 to 1983. Primarily recognized as a position player, McBride played in 1,071 games and compiled an impressive batting average of .299, showcasing his skill as a consistent hitter. Over the course of his career, he recorded 1,153 hits, with 63 of those being home runs. Additionally, he contributed 430 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the base paths with 183 stolen bases. His performance earned him a spot as an All-Star and he was recognized as the Rookie of the Year, marking him as one of the notable players of his era. McBride's playing style was characterized by his combination of solid hitting and base-running acumen, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. He competed during a transformative period in baseball, where offensive production was increasingly emphasized, and his ability to hit for average while also stealing bases placed him among the more dynamic players of his time. McBride's contributions to the game and his achievements on the field have ensured his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1071 3853 548 1153 167 55 63 430 183 248 457 0.299 0.345 0.420 0.765 5260.3

Career AVG .299 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +15.1% above league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career SLG .420 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.765 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — +8.2% 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
1973 STL NL 40 63 8 19 3 0 0 5 0 4 10 0.302 .256 (+17%) .325 (+8%) .378 (-8%) .703 (avg) -0.8
1974 STL NL 150 559 81 173 19 5 6 56 30 43 57 0.309 .256 (+20%) .324 (+14%) .369 (+7%) .693 (+10%) 1210.1
1975 STL NL 116 413 70 124 10 9 5 36 26 34 52 0.300 .257 (+17%) .327 (+8%) .374 (+8%) .701 (+8%) 613.6
1976 STL NL 72 272 40 91 13 4 3 24 10 18 28 0.335 .255 (+31%) .320 (+21%) .360 (+23%) .681 (+22%) 1032.3
1977 STL NL 43 122 21 32 5 1 4 20 9 7 19 0.262 .264 (-1%) .329 (-10%) .401 (+4%) .730 (-2%) -84.7
1977 PHI NL 85 280 55 95 20 5 11 41 27 25 25 0.339 .264 (+28%) .329 (+19%) .401 (+41%) .730 (+31%) -84.7
1978 PHI NL 122 472 68 127 20 4 10 49 28 28 68 0.269 .257 (+4%) .323 (-3%) .378 (+4%) .702 (+1%) -11.5
1979 PHI NL 151 582 82 163 16 12 12 60 25 41 77 0.280 .265 (+5%) .329 (-1%) .397 (+3%) .727 (+2%) 70.9
1980 PHI NL 137 554 68 171 33 10 9 87 13 26 58 0.309 .264 (+17%) .326 (+5%) .387 (+17%) .714 (+11%) 1035.5
1981 PHI NL 58 221 26 60 17 1 2 21 5 11 25 0.271 .255 (+6%) .320 (-5%) .368 (+4%) .688 (avg) -76.9
1982 CLE AL 27 85 8 31 3 3 0 13 2 2 12 0.365 .261 (+40%) .324 (+16%) .388 (+21%) .712 (+19%) 225.1
1983 CLE AL 70 230 21 67 8 1 1 18 8 9 26 0.291 .260 (+12%) .324 (-2%) .389 (-11%) .714 (-7%) -288.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
22 86 8 21 2 0 3 8 4 15 0.244

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1981 NEDIV PHI 4 15 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 5 0.200
1980 NLCS PHI 5 21 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.238
1980 WS PHI 6 23 3 7 1 0 1 5 2 1 0.304
1978 NLCS PHI 3 9 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 0.222
1977 NLCS PHI 4 18 2 4 0 0 1 2 1 2 0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 963 907 2163 59 25 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 SLN OF 17 12 39 1 1 0
1974 SLN OF 144 138 395 9 4 1
1975 SLN OF 107 99 289 4 3 1
1976 SLN OF 66 64 201 5 4 0
1977 SLN OF 33 29 48 2 0 0
1977 PHI OF 73 66 140 6 2 1
1978 PHI OF 119 110 234 8 1 3
1979 PHI OF 147 138 341 12 4 3
1980 PHI OF 133 132 282 6 3 1
1981 PHI OF 56 56 76 2 1 1
1982 CLE OF 22 21 37 0 0 0
1983 CLE OF 46 42 81 4 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 389
Right Field 578
Designated Hitter 15

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1980 Player of the Week Week of 1980-08-01
1974 Rookie of the Year

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Westminster College Fulton MO 1969, 1970

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1980 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 32.0 336 0
1974 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 2.0 336 0
1974 Rookie of the Year NL 1st 16.0 24 16