Boots McClain

Born: 3/7/1899 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 8/24/1985 in Columbus, OH, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'3" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: Edward McClain

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Biography

Boots McClain, born in 1899, is an active position player known for his contributions to the game during a transformative era in baseball. With a career spanning multiple seasons, McClain has played in 125 games, showcasing his versatility and determination on the field. He has recorded 99 hits, including 4 home runs, and has driven in 50 runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively. His batting average stands at 0.222, reflecting the challenges faced by players during his time, as they adapt to the evolving nature of the sport. In addition to his offensive capabilities, McClain has also made his mark on the bases, successfully stealing 10 bases throughout his career. His playing style is characterized by a blend of speed and strategic base running, which adds a dynamic element to his team. As he continues to compete at the highest level, McClain remains a significant figure in the ongoing history of baseball, embodying the resilience and spirit of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
125	446	56	99	12	7	4	50	10	36	0	0.222	0.286	0.307	0.593	-841.5

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.593 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1920	ABC	NNL	8	20	1	2	0	0	0	2	0	6	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	DM	NNL	10	34	3	10	2	0	0	6	2	3	0.294	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	COB	NNL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	CTS	NNL	32	102	18	23	3	4	0	11	3	10	0.225	.285 (-21%)	.345 (-15%)	.397 (-16%)	.743 (-16%)	-297.3
1923	TT	NNL	24	113	15	31	6	1	2	14	3	6	0.274	.282 (-3%)	.344 (-10%)	.390 (+2%)	.734 (-3%)	-93.8
1923	DS	NNL	12	34	4	7	0	1	0	4	0	2	0.206	—	—	—	—	-93.8
1924	CBN	NNL	27	103	13	20	1	1	2	11	2	9	0.194	.283 (-32%)	.345 (-23%)	.389 (-28%)	.734 (-26%)	-450.3
1926	DM	NNL	11	37	2	6	0	0	0	2	0	0	0.162	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	35	34	56	86	7	9
3B	19	17	33	23	11	1
SS	70	68	90	205	22	23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	ABC	2B	4	4	7	10	0	0
1920	ABC	3B	4	4	8	7	3	1
1920	DM	SS	10	10	15	27	1	2
1921	COB	2B	1	1	0	1	1	0
1922	CTS	2B	2	2	1	3	0	0
1922	CTS	3B	4	4	6	4	2	0
1922	CTS	SS	26	25	30	66	7	9
1923	TT	SS	24	24	36	91	9	8
1923	DS	3B	11	9	19	12	6	0
1924	CBN	2B	22	21	33	56	5	6
1924	CBN	SS	5	5	5	14	2	1
1926	DM	2B	6	6	15	16	1	3
1926	DM	SS	5	4	4	7	3	3