Judge McCredie, baseball player, 1903-1903

Judge McCredie

Born: 11/9/1876 in Manchester, IA, USA

Died: 7/29/1934 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-04-17 | Final Game: 1903-06-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Walter Henry McCredie

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Biography

Judge McCredie was an American professional baseball player born in 1876, who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His Major League Baseball career spanned from April 17, 1903, to June 27, 1903, during a time when the game was transitioning from the rough-and-tumble days of the 19th century into a more organized and commercially viable sport. Over the course of his brief career, McCredie appeared in 56 games, showcasing his skills as a hitter with a commendable batting average of .324. Despite not hitting any home runs, McCredie contributed significantly to his team's offense, recording 69 hits and driving in 20 runs. He also demonstrated his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 10 bases. McCredie's playing style was characterized by his ability to make contact and find gaps in the defense, which was vital during an era when power hitting was less emphasized than it would be in later decades. His contributions, although not extensively documented, reflected the evolving nature of the game as it began to attract larger crowds and gain greater popularity across the United States.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 213 40 69 5 0 0 20 10 24 13 0.324 0.397 0.347 0.745 590.4

Career AVG .324 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +23.8% above league average.

Career OBP .397 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +25.5% above league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — +12.4% 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
1903 BRO NL 56 213 40 69 5 0 0 20 10 24 13 0.324 .261 (+24%) .316 (+25%) .345 (avg) .662 (+12%) 590.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 56 0 68 6 6 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 BRO OF 56 0 68 6 6 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 56