Dan McGinn, baseball player, 1968-1972

Dan McGinn

Born: 11/29/1943 in Omaha, NE, USA

Died: 3/1/2023 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-03 | Final Game: 1972-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Daniel Michael McGinn

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Biography

Dan McGinn was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1943, who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 until 1972. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, McGinn made his mark during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by shifts in pitching strategies and the increasing importance of bullpen specialists. Over the course of his career, he appeared in various roles, primarily as a starter, and later adapted to relief duties, showcasing his versatility on the mound. McGinn finished his career with a record of 15-30 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.11. He accumulated 293 strikeouts and recorded 10 saves, reflecting his capability to both start games and secure leads in late-game situations. While his win-loss record may not fully encapsulate his talent, McGinn's contributions to his teams and his ability to strike out batters highlighted his potential during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. His time in the league served as a testament to the challenges faced by pitchers of his era, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball pitching.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 30 210 28 4 2 10 408.7 442 232 34 225 293 5.11 0

Career ERA 5.11 vs. league average 3.46 across their career seasons — 47.7% 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
1968 CIN NL 0 1 14 0 0 0 0 12.0 13 7 11 16 5.25 2.98 (-76%) -246.5
1969 WSN NL 7 10 74 1 0 0 6 132.3 123 58 65 112 3.94 3.61 (-9%) -
1970 WSN NL 7 10 52 19 3 2 0 130.7 154 79 78 83 5.44 3.89 (-40%) -
1971 WSN NL 1 4 28 6 1 0 0 71.0 74 47 42 40 5.96 3.47 (-72%) -
1972 CHC NL 0 5 42 2 0 0 4 62.7 78 41 29 42 5.89 3.26 (-80%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
211 91 7 15 0 1 1 6 0 0 29 0.165 0.165 0.220 0.385 0.0

Career AVG .165 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career OBP .165 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career SLG .220 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.385 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 43.3% 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
1968 CIN NL 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 WSN NL 74 29 3 5 0 0 1 3 0 0 10 0.172 — — — — 0.0
1970 WSN NL 52 35 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 14 0.114 — — — — 0.0
1971 WSN NL 28 17 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.235 — — — — 0.0
1972 CHC NL 43 8 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 210 28 15 83 12 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1968 CIN P 14 0 0 3 1 0
1969 MON P 74 1 3 30 6 0
1970 MON P 52 19 6 29 3 1
1971 MON P 28 6 4 15 1 3
1972 CHN P 42 2 2 6 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 210

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Notre Dame South Bend IN 1964, 1965, 1966