Joe McCabe, baseball player, 1964-1965

Joe McCabe

Born: 8/27/1938 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-18 | Final Game: 1965-05-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Joseph Robert McCabe

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Biography

Joe McCabe, born in 1938, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1964 to 1965. Making his debut during a transformative era in baseball, McCabe's career unfolded at a time when the game was evolving with the rise of integration and increased focus on athleticism. He appeared in 28 games over the course of his brief MLB career, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder. During his time in the majors, McCabe recorded 8 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 7 runs, finishing with a batting average of .174. He also contributed with 1 stolen base, highlighting his speed on the base paths. Although his numbers reflect a limited career, McCabe's presence in the league during the mid-1960s adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. Following his time in the majors, McCabe's contributions to the game continued to resonate, as he remained a part of the larger narrative of baseball's development during that dynamic period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 46 2 8 0 0 1 7 1 4 21 0.174 0.231 0.239 0.470 0.0

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.470 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 31.6% 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
1964 MIN AL 14 19 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 0.158 — — — — 0.0
1965 WS2 AL 14 27 1 5 0 0 1 5 1 4 13 0.185 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 23 12 64 7 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1964 MIN C 12 4 34 2 0 1
1965 WS2 C 11 8 30 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 23

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Purdue University West Lafayette IN 1958, 1959, 1960