Tom McBride

Born: 11/2/1914 in Bonham, TX, USA

Died: 12/26/2001 in Wichita Falls, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-23 | Final Game: 1948-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Thomas Raymond McBride

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Biography

Tom McBride was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1948. Born in 1914, McBride played primarily as a position player during a time when the game was experiencing the effects of World War II, which saw many regular players deployed into military service. Despite the challenges of the era, he carved out a respectable career, appearing in 408 games and showcasing his skills with a career batting average of .275. Throughout his playing days, McBride accumulated 326 hits, including 2 home runs, and he drove in 141 runs. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the bases, evidenced by his 13 stolen bases. McBride's performance helped to solidify his legacy in a transitional period for baseball, where the integration of players was beginning to reshape the landscape of the sport. His contributions in the field and at the plate remain a testament to his dedication and talent in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
408	1186	140	326	39	16	2	141	13	93	63	0.275	0.328	0.340	0.668	-763.7

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.668 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — near 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
1943	BOS	AL	26	96	11	23	3	1	0	7	2	7	3	0.240	.255 (-6%)	.324 (-10%)	.346 (-16%)	.671 (-13%)	-206.7
1944	BOS	AL	71	216	29	53	7	3	0	24	4	8	13	0.245	.261 (-6%)	.325 (-15%)	.357 (-15%)	.683 (-15%)	-608.2
1945	BOS	AL	100	344	38	105	11	7	1	47	2	26	17	0.305	.260 (+17%)	.328 (+8%)	.354 (+9%)	.683 (+8%)	474.3
1946	BOS	AL	61	153	21	46	5	2	0	19	0	9	6	0.301	.256 (+17%)	.328 (+3%)	.358 (avg)	.687 (+2%)	21.7
1947	BOS	AL	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	WSN	AL	56	166	19	45	4	2	0	15	3	15	9	0.271	.262 (+3%)	.336 (-2%)	.376 (-15%)	.712 (-9%)	0.0
1948	WSN	AL	92	206	22	53	9	1	1	29	2	28	15	0.257	.263 (-2%)	.340 (+2%)	.379 (-14%)	.719 (-7%)	-202.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	12	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.167

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1946	WS	BOS	5	12	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	16	147	10	1	17
3B	1	0	0	0	0
OF	312	627	31	10	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1943	BOS	OF	24	60	2	1	1
1944	BOS	1B	5	46	2	1	6
1944	BOS	OF	57	113	8	1	1
1945	BOS	1B	11	101	8	0	11
1945	BOS	OF	81	180	10	3	4
1946	BOS	OF	43	61	1	0	0
1947	BOS	OF	1	2	1	0	0
1947	WS1	3B	1	0	0	0	0
1947	WS1	OF	51	103	2	3	0
1948	WS1	OF	55	108	7	2	3