Bill McCarthy, baseball player, 1905-1907

Bill McCarthy

Born: 2/14/1886 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 2/4/1928 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-06-05 | Final Game: 1907-09-14

Throws: R

Full name: William John McCarthy

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Biography

Bill McCarthy was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who played in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. His career spanned from 1905 to 1907, during which he participated in a total of 4 games as a position player. McCarthy's brief appearance in Major League Baseball was characterized by his determination and the challenges of competing at a time when the sport was evolving rapidly. Throughout his career, McCarthy recorded 1 hit in 11 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.091. While he did not achieve notable home runs or RBIs, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the dedication of many players who were part of the burgeoning professional baseball landscape. Although his time in the majors was limited, McCarthy's involvement in the game during its formative years is a testament to the rich history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.182 0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 63.2% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 70.3% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 71.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 70.8% 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
1905 BSN NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1907 CIN NL 3 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 4 4 11 5 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 BSN C 1 1 5 1 3 0
1907 CIN C 3 3 6 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fordham University New York NY 1905