Hervey McClellan, baseball player, 1919-1924

Hervey McClellan

Born: 12/22/1894 in Cynthiana, KY, USA

Died: 11/6/1925 in Cynthiana, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-05-31 | Final Game: 1924-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 143 lbs

Full name: Hervey McDowell McClellan

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Biography

Hervey McClellan, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the sport during the early 20th century. He played in the major leagues from 1919 until 1924, participating in a total of 344 games. Primarily serving as a position player, McClellan compiled a career batting average of .221, with 257 hits, four home runs, and 98 runs batted in. His versatility on the field was complemented by his speed, as he successfully stole 23 bases throughout his career. McClellan's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just after the conclusion of World War I and leading into the Roaring Twenties. This era was marked by a shift in the style of play, with an increasing emphasis on power hitting and flashy base running. While McClellan may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, his contributions to his teams and the game itself were significant in the context of a league that was evolving rapidly. His dedication and performance provided a foundation for the generations of players who followed, illustrating the enduring spirit of the game during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
344 1162 130 257 54 8 4 98 23 68 103 0.221 0.267 0.292 0.559 -5720.7

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Career SLG .292 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.559 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 22.6% 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
1919 CHW AL 7 12 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1920 CHW AL 10 18 4 6 1 1 0 5 2 4 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1921 CHW AL 63 196 20 35 4 1 1 14 2 14 18 0.179 .286 (-38%) .344 (-31%) .395 (-43%) .739 (-38%) -1345.0
1922 CHW AL 91 301 28 68 17 3 2 28 3 16 32 0.226 .285 (-21%) .345 (-21%) .397 (-19%) .743 (-20%) -1224.0
1923 CHW AL 141 550 67 129 29 3 1 41 14 27 44 0.235 .282 (-17%) .344 (-22%) .390 (-22%) .734 (-22%) -2588.8
1924 CHW AL 32 85 9 15 3 0 0 9 2 6 7 0.176 .283 (-38%) .345 (-31%) .389 (-46%) .734 (-39%) -562.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 32 0 66 99 5 7
3B 82 0 85 176 8 21
OF 17 0 33 3 1 0
SS 189 0 293 545 42 82

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 CHA 3B 3 0 2 6 0 1
1919 CHA SS 2 0 4 1 1 0
1920 CHA 3B 2 0 1 1 0 0
1920 CHA SS 4 0 6 5 1 0
1921 CHA 2B 21 0 52 69 4 4
1921 CHA 3B 5 0 4 9 1 5
1921 CHA OF 15 0 32 3 1 0
1921 CHA SS 15 0 24 60 2 12
1922 CHA 2B 2 0 1 2 0 0
1922 CHA 3B 71 0 77 159 7 15
1922 CHA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1922 CHA SS 8 0 16 20 5 0
1923 CHA 2B 2 0 5 7 0 2
1923 CHA SS 139 0 217 394 27 64
1924 CHA 2B 7 0 8 21 1 1
1924 CHA 3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1924 CHA OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1924 CHA SS 21 0 26 65 6 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 30
Third Base 84
Shortstop 188
Center Field 1
Right Field 15