Al McCauley

Born: 3/4/1863 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

Died: 8/24/1917 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-21 | Final Game: 1891-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Allen A. McCauley

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Biography

Al McCauley was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1863, whose career spanned from 1884 to 1891. He played during an era when baseball was transitioning from the crude, rough-and-tumble style of the 19th century into a more organized and strategic game. McCauley’s professional journey included various teams, where he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 2-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.09. Although his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant career, McCauley contributed to his teams with a total of 34 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge batters and execute key pitches in critical moments. As a pitcher in the late 19th century, McCauley was part of a transformative period in baseball history. The sport was evolving with the introduction of standardized rules and the establishment of professional leagues, paving the way for the modern game. While he did not record any saves during his career, his participation in the sport during this foundational era helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Al McCauley remains a part of baseball's rich history, representing the early days of the league when every player contributed to the sport's development and popularity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	7	10	9	9	0	0	76.0	87	43	2	25	34	5.09	0

Career ERA 5.09 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 63.8% 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
1884	IN2	AA	2	7	10	9	9	0	0	76.0	87	43	25	34	5.09	3.11 (-64%)	-1160.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
192	677	106	170	30	16	2	78	17	99	51	0.251	0.357	0.352	0.708	739.8

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +13.1% above league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — +8.0% above 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
1884	IN2	AA	17	53	7	10	0	1	0	5	0	12	0	0.189	.243 (-22%)	.278 (+28%)	.327 (-31%)	.606 (-4%)	72.8
1890	PHI	NL	116	418	63	102	25	7	1	42	8	57	38	0.244	.260 (-6%)	.336 (+3%)	.351 (-2%)	.687 (avg)	110.8
1891	WS9	AA	59	206	36	58	5	8	1	31	9	30	13	0.282	.254 (+11%)	.331 (+14%)	.343 (+16%)	.675 (+15%)	556.2