Patsy McGaffigan, baseball player, 1917-1918

Patsy McGaffigan

Born: 9/12/1888 in Carlyle, IL, USA

Died: 12/22/1940 in Carlyle, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-04-16 | Final Game: 1918-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Mark Andrew McGaffigan

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Biography

Patsy McGaffigan was a professional baseball player born in 1888, who played primarily as a position player during the early 20th century. His Major League career spanned from 1917 to June 22, 1918, a period that saw the sport navigate the challenges of World War I and the gradual evolution of offensive play. McGaffigan appeared in 73 games, accumulating 49 hits, including one home run, and driving in 14 runs. His batting average stood at .194, reflecting the offensive struggles that many players faced during that era. Known for his speed on the bases, McGaffigan recorded four stolen bases throughout his career. Although his time in the majors was brief, he contributed to the teams he played for during a transitional period in baseball. The game was beginning to shift from a focus on defensive strategies and small ball tactics to a more power-oriented approach, influencing how future generations would play the game. McGaffigan's career, while not statistically dominant, offers a glimpse into the life of a player during a time of significant change in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
73 252 22 49 4 2 1 14 4 16 30 0.194 0.245 0.238 0.483 -991.5

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.483 vs. league average 0.640 across their career seasons — 24.5% 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
1917 PHI NL 19 60 5 10 1 0 0 6 1 0 7 0.167 .248 (-33%) .312 (-47%) .323 (-43%) .635 (-45%) -408.7
1918 PHI NL 54 192 17 39 3 2 1 8 3 16 23 0.203 .255 (-20%) .318 (-16%) .326 (-22%) .645 (-19%) -582.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 53 0 100 155 14 19
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 18 0 32 52 7 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1917 PHI OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1917 PHI SS 17 0 32 49 7 5
1918 PHI 2B 53 0 100 155 14 19
1918 PHI SS 1 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 53
Shortstop 18