Harry McCaffery, baseball player, 1882-1883

Harry McCaffery

Born: 11/25/1858 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 4/19/1928 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-06-15 | Final Game: 1883-06-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Harry Charles McCaffery

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Biography

Harry McCaffery was a professional baseball player born in 1858, who played as a position player primarily during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1882 until June 15, 1883, during a time when the game was still in its formative stages, navigating the transition from the deadball era into a more organized professional sport. Over the course of his brief career, McCaffery appeared in 44 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a batting average of .251 and accumulating 44 hits. Though he did not record any home runs or stolen bases, his contributions included a single run batted in, highlighting the challenging offensive environment of the time. McCaffery's career, while not marked by standout statistics, reflects the spirit of an era where players laid the groundwork for future generations of the sport. His tenure in baseball serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game during its early development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 175 24 44 8 6 0 1 0 4 0 0.251 0.268 0.366 0.634 259.5

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.634 vs. league average 0.621 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
1882 SL4 AA 38 153 23 42 8 6 0 0 0 3 0 0.275 .248 (+11%) .275 (+5%) .329 (+23%) .605 (+15%) 259.5
1882 LS2 AA 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 259.5
1883 SL4 AA 5 18 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.056 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 10 2 0 0
2B 9 0 29 20 4 2
3B 7 0 5 17 8 1
OF 28 0 36 14 6 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1882 SL4 1B 1 0 10 2 0 0
1882 SL4 2B 8 0 26 19 4 2
1882 SL4 3B 7 0 5 17 8 1
1882 SL4 OF 23 0 30 11 5 2
1882 LS2 2B 1 0 3 1 0 0
1883 SL4 OF 5 0 6 3 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 9
Third Base 7
Left Field 5
Center Field 5
Right Field 18