Dewey McDougal

Born: 9/19/1871 in Aledo, IL, USA

Died: 4/28/1935 in Galesburg, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-04-24 | Final Game: 1896-05-12

Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: James H. McDougal

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Biography

Dewey McDougal was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Born in 1871, McDougal's professional career spanned from 1895 to 1904, with his major league appearances concentrated in the 1895 and 1896 seasons. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 3 wins and 11 losses, showcasing the challenges faced by many pitchers of his time. McDougal finished his tenure with an earned run average (ERA) of 8.3 and recorded a total of 23 strikeouts. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, McDougal's contributions to the game during a formative period in baseball history are noteworthy. The late 1800s were marked by evolving strategies and the introduction of new pitching techniques, and players like McDougal were part of the fabric that shaped the future of the sport. His career, though brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's early professional years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	11	21	15	10	0	0	124.7	200	115	13	50	23	8.30	0

Career ERA 8.30 vs. league average 4.57 across their career seasons — 81.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1895	STL	NL	3	10	18	14	10	0	0	114.7	187	106	46	23	8.32	4.77 (-74%)	-
1896	STL	NL	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	10.0	13	9	4	0	8.10	4.36 (-86%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	44	1	6	1	0	0	6	0	8	17	0.136	0.269	0.159	0.428	0.0

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .293 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career SLG .159 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 59.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.428 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 43.0% 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
1895	STL	NL	18	41	1	6	1	0	0	6	0	8	16	0.146	—	—	—	—	0.0
1896	STL	NL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	21	0	7	27	5	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	SLN	P	18	0	6	21	4	0
1896	SLN	P	3	0	1	6	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	21

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Knox College	Galesburg	IL	1893