Bill McGhee

Born: 9/5/1908 in Shawmut, AL, USA

Died: 3/10/1984 in Decatur, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-07-05 | Final Game: 1945-09-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Mac McGhee

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Biography

Bill McGhee, born in 1908, was an accomplished position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1940s. His career spanned from July 5, 1944, to September 16, 1945, a period that coincided with World War II when many players were serving in the military, leading to a unique landscape in the league. McGhee played a total of 170 games, where he demonstrated his versatility and skill on the field. With a batting average of .272, he solidified his reputation as a reliable hitter, accumulating 146 hits throughout his career. In addition to his hitting prowess, McGhee contributed 38 RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases with 5 stolen bases. Although he only hit 1 home run, his ability to get on base and drive in runs made him a valuable asset to his teams. McGhee's career unfolded during a dynamic and transitional era in baseball, and he remains a notable figure for those interested in the game's history during this period. His contributions to the sport have left a lasting legacy, reflecting the resilience and talent of players who competed under challenging circumstances.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
170	537	51	146	18	1	1	38	5	45	36	0.272	0.329	0.315	0.644	-479.7

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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
1944	PHA	AL	77	287	27	83	12	0	1	19	2	21	20	0.289	.261 (+11%)	.325 (+4%)	.357 (-5%)	.683 (-1%)	-11.9
1945	PHA	AL	93	250	24	63	6	1	0	19	3	24	16	0.252	.260 (-3%)	.328 (-3%)	.354 (-20%)	.683 (-12%)	-467.8