Ambrose McGann, baseball player, 1895-1895

Ambrose McGann

Born: 1868 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 2/2/1941 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-05-02 | Final Game: 1895-09-24

Height: 5'7" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Ambrose J. McGann

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Biography

Ambrose McGann was a professional baseball player born in 1868, who played in the late 19th century during a transformative era in the sport. His career spanned from May 2, 1895, to September 24, 1895, during which he participated in 20 games as a position player. McGann's performance at the plate demonstrated his capability as a solid hitter, finishing his brief career with a batting average of .288. He recorded 21 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact, and contributed 9 RBIs to his team's efforts. In addition to his hitting prowess, McGann exhibited speed on the bases, accumulating 6 stolen bases throughout his tenure. While he did not hit any home runs, his overall offensive contributions were significant given the context of the time, as the game was transitioning away from the deadball era's focus on pitching and defense. McGann's career, although short, reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the 1890s and the increasing emphasis on speed and contact hitting, leaving a mark, albeit fleeting, in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 73 9 21 5 2 0 9 6 8 6 0.288 0.358 0.411 0.769 1.9

Career AVG .288 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .411 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.769 vs. league average 0.761 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
1895 LS3 NL 20 73 9 21 5 2 0 9 6 8 6 0.288 .296 (-3%) .361 (-1%) .399 (+3%) .761 (+1%) 1.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 6 0 9 14 4 0
OF 5 0 5 0 0 0
SS 8 0 21 25 8 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1895 LS3 3B 6 0 9 14 4 0
1895 LS3 OF 5 0 5 0 0 0
1895 LS3 SS 8 0 21 25 8 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 6
Shortstop 8
Right Field 5