Arch McCarthy

Born: 1/21/1881 in Ypsilanti, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-08-14 | Final Game: 1902-09-18

Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Archibald Joseph McCarthy

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Biography

Arch McCarthy was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1881, whose career spanned from 1902 to 1908. He played in an era characterized by the early development of modern baseball, transitioning from the deadball era to the lively ball period. McCarthy's playing career included stints with multiple teams, where he showcased his skills on the mound despite facing challenges common to pitchers of his time. Throughout his career, McCarthy compiled a record of 2-7 with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.12. He recorded a total of 10 strikeouts, reflecting the competitive nature of pitching during the early 20th century. Although he did not achieve a high number of saves, his contributions to the teams he played for were part of the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball as it began to grow in popularity and sophistication. McCarthy's brief but notable career serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the game in its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	7	10	8	8	0	0	72.0	90	49	2	31	10	6.12	0

Career ERA 6.12 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — 93.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1902	DET	AL	2	7	10	8	8	0	0	72.0	90	49	31	10	6.12	3.17 (-93%)	-1900.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	28	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	7	0.071	0.133	0.071	0.205	0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 73.2% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 58.5% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 79.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.205 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 69.2% 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
1902	DET	AL	10	28	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	7	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	10	0	3	13	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	DET	P	10	0	3	13	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10