Hal McClure

Born: 8/8/1859 in Lewisburg, PA, USA

Died: 3/1/1919 in Lewisburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-10 | Final Game: 1882-05-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Harold Murray McClure

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Biography

Hal McClure, born in 1859, was a professional baseball player whose brief career spanned a mere two games in Major League Baseball during the early days of the sport. He played on May 10 and May 11, 1882, a time when baseball was still evolving into the organized and commercially successful sport it would later become. As a position player, McClure showcased a promising batting average of .333, recording two hits in his limited opportunities at the plate. Despite his lack of home runs and runs batted in, McClure's performance reflected the potential that many players of his era exhibited in a game that was still finding its identity. Though his career was short-lived, Hal McClure’s contributions came during a formative period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. His time on the field, albeit limited, is a reminder of the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport. McClure's story encapsulates the challenges and triumphs of early baseball players, whose efforts contributed to the rich tapestry of the game we celebrate today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	6	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +34.3% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — +20.8% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +10.0% 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
1882	BSN	NL	2	6	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	3	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1882	BSN	OF	2	0	3	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	2