Bill McCabe, baseball player, 1918-1920

Bill McCabe

Born: 10/28/1892 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 9/2/1966 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-04-16 | Final Game: 1920-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Francis McCabe

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Biography

Bill McCabe, born in 1892, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1918 to 1920. Primarily serving as a position player, McCabe played a total of 106 games in Major League Baseball during his brief tenure. Despite facing the challenges of the post-World War I era, a time marked by a shifting landscape in American sports, he made his mark in the game with a style characterized by speed and defensive versatility. Throughout his career, McCabe recorded 32 hits, contributing 13 RBIs while maintaining a batting average of .161. He also showcased his base-running ability, amassing 6 stolen bases, which reflected the strategic emphasis on speed and aggression prevalent in baseball at the time. While he did not hit any home runs, his contributions came during a period where the game was beginning to transition away from the deadball era. McCabe's time in the league, although limited, remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, illustrating the diverse backgrounds and playing styles that have shaped the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
4.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 .000 0.250 .000 0.250

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1935 4.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 .000 0.250 .000 0.250

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 199 28 32 3 2 0 13 6 15 28 0.161 0.227 0.196 0.423 -1005.2

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.

Career SLG .196 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.423 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 37.2% 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
1918 CHC NL 29 45 9 8 0 1 0 5 2 4 7 0.178 — — — — 0.0
1919 CHC NL 33 84 8 13 3 1 0 5 3 9 15 0.155 .262 (-41%) .322 (-22%) .347 (-38%) .670 (-30%) -394.9
1920 CHC NL 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1920 BRO NL 41 68 10 10 0 0 0 3 1 2 6 0.147 .271 (-46%) .331 (-48%) .363 (-59%) .694 (-54%) 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1920 WS BRO 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1918 WS CHN 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 17 0 27 47 6 2
3B 4 0 0 4 0 0
OF 30 0 47 3 3 1
SS 17 0 29 45 10 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1918 CHN 2B 13 0 21 41 4 1
1918 CHN OF 4 0 2 1 0 0
1919 CHN 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1919 CHN OF 20 0 36 2 2 1
1919 CHN SS 4 0 7 7 2 2
1920 BRO 2B 4 0 6 6 2 1
1920 BRO 3B 3 0 0 3 0 0
1920 BRO OF 6 0 9 0 1 0
1920 BRO SS 13 0 22 38 8 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 18
Third Base 2
Shortstop 16
Left Field 8
Center Field 2
Right Field 20