Dan McGann

Born: 7/15/1871 in Shelbyville, KY, USA

Died: 12/13/1910 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-08-08 | Final Game: 1908-10-07

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Dennis Lawrence McGann

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Biography

Dan McGann was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his versatility and offensive prowess. Born in 1871, McGann's career spanned from 1896 to 1908, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,437 games, accumulating 1,482 hits, 42 home runs, and 727 RBIs, while maintaining a commendable batting average of .284. His ability to steal bases was also notable, as he swiped 282 bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the field. McGann played for several teams, including the New York Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals, establishing himself as a reliable player who contributed significantly to his teams' successes. His career was characterized by an impressive combination of hitting and base-running skills, making him a valuable asset during a transformative era in baseball. As the game evolved, McGann's contributions helped pave the way for future generations of players, solidifying his place in baseball history as a skilled athlete who exemplified the spirit of competition and athleticism in his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1437	5226	842	1482	181	100	42	727	282	429	334	0.284	0.364	0.381	0.744	14167.2

Career AVG .284 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +12.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.744 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — +13.5% 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
1896	BSN	NL	43	171	25	55	6	7	2	30	2	12	10	0.322	.290 (+11%)	.354 (+8%)	.387 (+22%)	.741 (+16%)	445.1
1898	BLN	NL	145	535	99	161	18	8	5	106	33	53	30	0.301	.270 (+11%)	.333 (+21%)	.347 (+13%)	.680 (+17%)	2236.0
1899	BRO	NL	63	214	49	52	11	4	2	32	16	21	16	0.243	.282 (-14%)	.343 (+5%)	.366 (-2%)	.710 (+2%)	180.6
1899	WAS	NL	77	284	65	96	9	8	5	58	11	14	12	0.338	.282 (+20%)	.343 (+18%)	.366 (+31%)	.710 (+24%)	180.6
1900	STL	NL	121	444	79	132	10	9	4	58	26	32	20	0.297	.279 (+7%)	.338 (+11%)	.366 (+6%)	.705 (+8%)	893.8
1901	STL	NL	103	423	73	115	15	9	6	56	17	16	52	0.272	.271 (avg)	.326 (+2%)	.359 (+9%)	.686 (+6%)	465.1
1902	BLA	AL	68	250	40	79	10	8	0	42	17	19	13	0.316	.266 (+18%)	.321 (+18%)	.343 (+22%)	.665 (+20%)	855.7
1902	NY1	NL	61	227	25	68	5	7	0	21	12	12	17	0.300	.266 (+12%)	.321 (+11%)	.343 (+12%)	.665 (+11%)	855.7
1903	NY1	NL	129	482	75	130	21	6	3	50	36	32	30	0.270	.261 (+3%)	.316 (+4%)	.345 (+3%)	.662 (+4%)	405.3
1904	NY1	NL	141	517	81	148	22	6	6	71	42	36	29	0.286	.246 (+16%)	.300 (+18%)	.321 (+20%)	.622 (+19%)	1918.5
1905	NY1	NL	136	491	88	147	23	14	5	75	22	55	31	0.299	.248 (+21%)	.307 (+27%)	.322 (+34%)	.629 (+31%)	2994.8
1906	NY1	NL	134	451	62	107	14	8	0	37	30	60	29	0.237	.247 (-4%)	.307 (+12%)	.315 (-4%)	.622 (+4%)	627.9
1907	NY1	NL	81	262	29	78	9	1	2	36	9	29	15	0.298	.245 (+21%)	.304 (+26%)	.308 (+17%)	.613 (+21%)	1072.8
1908	BSN	NL	135	475	52	114	8	5	2	55	9	38	30	0.240	.240 (avg)	.298 (+8%)	.306 (-5%)	.605 (+1%)	330.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	17	1	4	2	0	0	4	2	7	0.235

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1905	WS	NY1	5	17	1	4	2	0	0	4	2	7	0.235

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1377	611	13694	798	169	701
2B	53	9	109	136	23	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1896	BSN	2B	43	0	88	111	21	10
1898	BLN	1B	145	0	1416	68	26	78
1899	BRO	1B	61	0	645	31	10	49
1899	WAS	1B	77	0	679	36	8	37
1900	SLN	1B	121	0	1212	58	13	41
1900	SLN	2B	1	0	3	1	0	0
1901	SLN	1B	103	0	1030	50	18	64
1902	BLA	1B	68	0	658	41	9	52
1902	NY1	1B	61	0	634	39	13	38
1903	NY1	1B	129	0	1188	64	15	58
1904	NY1	1B	141	141	1481	94	15	62
1905	NY1	1B	136	136	1350	86	13	59
1906	NY1	1B	133	133	1391	83	8	61
1907	NY1	1B	81	80	781	55	5	36
1908	BSN	1B	121	121	1229	93	16	66
1908	BSN	2B	9	9	18	24	2	0