Dick McBride

Born: 6/14/1847 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 1/20/1916 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-20 | Final Game: 1876-07-13

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: John Dickson McBride

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Biography

Dick McBride was a prominent pitcher in the early days of professional baseball, whose career spanned from 1871 to 1876. Born in 1847, McBride made a significant impact on the game during a time when baseball was still evolving and establishing its identity. He played in an era characterized by the transition from amateur to professional leagues, and his contributions helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Over the course of his career, he achieved a remarkable record of 149 wins and 78 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 2.71, McBride was known for his ability to suppress runs and control the game, making him a valuable asset to his teams. He recorded a total of 150 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to overpower hitters during a time when the game was less focused on power and more on strategy and skill. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a starting pitcher was pivotal in shaping the competitive landscape of the sport during the 1870s. McBride’s legacy endures as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the sport's formative years and the evolution of pitching techniques.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
149	78	237	237	227	10	0	2082.0	2420	626	20	174	150	2.71	0

Career ERA 2.71 vs. league average 2.79 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1871	PH1		18	5	25	25	25	0	222.0	285	113	40	15	4.58	4.22 (-9%)	344.3
1872	PH1		30	14	47	47	47	1	419.3	508	133	26	44	2.85	3.66 (+22%)	1799.2
1873	PH1		24	19	46	46	38	3	382.7	453	142	47	25	3.34	3.40 (+2%)	-459.5
1874	PH1		33	22	55	55	55	0	487.0	514	89	32	37	1.64	2.19 (+25%)	-1095.5
1875	PH1		44	14	60	60	59	6	538.0	607	139	24	27	2.33	2.23 (-4%)	-2177.6
1876	BSN	NL	0	4	4	4	3	0	33.0	53	10	5	2	2.73	2.31 (-18%)	-545.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
240	1192	208	309	32	2	0	177	10	17	14	0.259	0.270	0.289	0.559	-1795.2

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.559 vs. league average 0.621 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1871	PH1		25	132	36	31	3	0	17	4	7	1	0.235	.286 (-18%)	.311 (-12%)	.383 (-33%)	.695 (-24%)	-455.3
1872	PH1		47	258	57	74	6	1	37	2	3	2	0.287	.285 (+1%)	.296 (-1%)	.347 (-9%)	.644 (-5%)	-172.1
1873	PH1		49	253	41	71	7	0	40	1	2	0	0.281	.290 (-3%)	.304 (-6%)	.357 (-14%)	.661 (-10%)	-382.3
1874	PH1		55	263	30	57	7	1	34	1	1	6	0.217	.273 (-21%)	.282 (-22%)	.333 (-25%)	.615 (-24%)	-922.7
1875	PH1		60	270	42	73	9	0	45	2	4	5	0.270	.253 (+7%)	.260 (+8%)	.309 (-2%)	.570 (+2%)	137.3
1876	BSN	NL	4	16	2	3	0	0	4	0	0	0	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	13	0	4	0	5	0
P	237	127	125	318	68	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1871	PH1	P	25	25	20	33	7	2
1872	PH1	P	47	47	34	83	24	3
1873	PH1	OF	11	0	4	0	5	0
1873	PH1	P	46	0	22	59	14	2
1874	PH1	P	55	55	21	61	17	1
1875	PH1	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1875	PH1	P	60	0	28	77	5	4
1876	BSN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1876	BSN	P	4	0	0	5	1	0