Mike McCormick

Born: 5/6/1917 in Angel's Camp, CA, USA

Died: 4/13/1976 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-16 | Final Game: 1951-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Myron Winthrop McCormick

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Biography

Mike McCormick was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who played in Major League Baseball from 1940 until his retirement in 1951. Primarily recognized as a position player, McCormick appeared in 748 games throughout his career, during which he demonstrated a solid offensive presence. He recorded 640 hits and finished with a respectable batting average of .275. His contributions included 14 home runs and 215 runs batted in (RBIs), alongside 16 stolen bases, showcasing a balance of power and speed typical of his playing style. McCormick's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, encompassing the pre- and post-World War II eras. His ability to adapt to the evolving game made him a valuable asset to his teams. While not often mentioned among the game's elite, McCormick's consistent performance and resilience in the face of the challenges of his time underscored the importance of role players in the broader narrative of baseball history. His legacy remains as a testament to the dedication and skill that characterized the era in which he played.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
748	2325	302	640	100	29	14	215	16	188	173	0.275	0.330	0.361	0.692	-1221.6

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — near 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
1940	CIN	NL	110	417	48	125	20	0	1	30	8	13	36	0.300	.267 (+12%)	.335 (-3%)	.387 (-8%)	.722 (-6%)	-504.7
1941	CIN	NL	110	369	52	106	17	3	4	31	4	30	24	0.287	.262 (+10%)	.332 (+2%)	.373 (+2%)	.705 (+2%)	149.1
1942	CIN	NL	40	135	18	32	2	3	1	11	0	13	7	0.237	.253 (-6%)	.323 (-6%)	.349 (-9%)	.672 (-7%)	-172.0
1943	CIN	NL	4	15	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	CIN	NL	23	74	10	16	2	0	0	5	0	8	4	0.216	.256 (-16%)	.328 (-11%)	.358 (-32%)	.687 (-22%)	-246.4
1946	BSN	NL	59	164	23	43	6	2	1	16	0	11	7	0.262	.256 (+2%)	.328 (-6%)	.358 (-5%)	.687 (-5%)	-246.4
1947	BSN	NL	92	284	42	81	13	7	3	36	1	20	21	0.285	.262 (+9%)	.336 (-1%)	.376 (+10%)	.712 (+4%)	128.6
1948	BSN	NL	115	343	45	104	22	7	1	39	1	32	34	0.303	.263 (+15%)	.340 (+7%)	.379 (+10%)	.719 (+8%)	494.0
1949	BRO	NL	55	139	17	29	5	1	2	14	1	14	12	0.209	.262 (-21%)	.343 (-18%)	.384 (-21%)	.727 (-20%)	-512.8
1950	NY1	NL	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	CHW	AL	55	138	16	32	4	3	0	10	0	16	6	0.232	.265 (-13%)	.346 (-10%)	.401 (-24%)	.747 (-18%)	0.0
1951	WSN	AL	81	243	31	70	9	3	1	23	1	29	20	0.288	.260 (+10%)	.336 (+8%)	.385 (-6%)	.721 (+1%)	74.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
14	52	2	15	3	0	0	4	1	10	0.288

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1949	WS	BRO	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
1948	WS	BSN	6	23	1	6	0	2	0	4	0.261
1940	WS	CIN	7	29	1	9	3	2	1	6	0.310

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	653	0	1430	47	30	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1940	CIN	OF	107	266	9	4	2
1941	CIN	OF	101	240	9	6	2
1942	CIN	OF	38	93	2	1	1
1943	CIN	OF	4	10	0	1	0
1946	CIN	OF	21	56	1	0	0
1946	BSN	OF	48	109	1	3	0
1947	BSN	OF	79	155	4	3	0
1948	BSN	OF	100	187	7	5	3
1949	BRO	OF	49	75	3	0	0
1950	CHA	OF	44	105	4	2	2
1951	WS1	OF	62	134	7	5	0