Bill McCarren

Born: 11/4/1895 in Fortenia, PA, USA

Died: 9/11/1983 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-05-04 | Final Game: 1923-08-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Joseph McCarren

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Biography

Bill McCarren, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 1920s. His career spanned from 1923 until early August of the same year, during which he played as a position player primarily in the outfield. Over the course of his brief career, McCarren participated in 69 games, where he recorded 53 hits, culminating in a batting average of .245. He contributed to his teams with 3 home runs and 27 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs, even if he did not steal any bases. Though his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, McCarren's efforts came during an era that was evolving from the deadball style of play towards a more offensive game. His performance, while not among the most celebrated, reflected the competitive spirit of the league during a transitional period in baseball history. Despite retiring early in the season, McCarren remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past, representing the many players who contributed to the game in various ways, even if they did not achieve long, storied careers.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
69	216	28	53	10	1	3	27	0	22	39	0.245	0.326	0.343	0.669	-318.7

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
1923	BRO	NL	69	216	28	53	10	1	3	27	0	22	39	0.245	.282 (-13%)	.344 (-5%)	.390 (-12%)	.734 (-9%)	-318.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	66	0	72	106	14	11
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	BRO	3B	66	0	72	106	14	11
1923	BRO	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	66
Right Field	1