Red McDermott, baseball player, 1912-1912

Red McDermott

Born: 11/12/1888 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 9/11/1964 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-08-06 | Final Game: 1912-08-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Frank Aloyious McDermott

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Biography

Red McDermott, born in 1888, was a position player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1912. Despite playing only five games at the highest level, McDermott demonstrated his potential by accumulating four hits, which resulted in a batting average of .267. His contributions included one stolen base, highlighting his speed and base-running capability during a time when the game was beginning to evolve beyond the constraints of the deadball era. McDermott's time in the majors was limited, and his career concluded on August 10, 1912. While he did not achieve significant power numbers, as evidenced by his lack of home runs and RBIs, his presence on the field during the early 20th century remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a fleeting moment. His journey reflects the challenges faced by many athletes of his time, navigating a competitive landscape in a rapidly changing sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 15 2 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.267 0.312 0.333 0.646 0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 7.0% 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
1912 DET AL 5 15 2 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.267 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 0 7 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 DET OF 5 0 7 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 5