Art McGovern, baseball player, 1905-1905

Art McGovern

Born: 2/27/1882 in Saint John, NB, CAN

Died: 11/14/1915 in Danvers, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-21 | Final Game: 1905-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Arthur John McGovern

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Biography

Art McGovern was a professional baseball player born in 1882, whose career spanned a brief period from April 21, 1905, to October 3, 1905. Primarily recognized as a position player, McGovern made his mark in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. Throughout his career, he played in 15 games, during which he recorded 5 hits, leading to a batting average of .114. McGovern also contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Despite the limited scope of his career, McGovern's time in Major League Baseball reflects the challenges faced by players during an era that emphasized different aspects of the game compared to modern standards. His experience serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the foundation of professional baseball, even if they did not achieve prolonged success on the field. McGovern's story remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the game's evolution and the diverse paths players took in pursuit of their dreams.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 44 1 5 1 0 0 1 0 4 5 0.114 0.204 0.136 0.340 0.0

Career AVG .114 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 54.2% below league average.

Career OBP .204 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 57.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.340 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 46.0% 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
1905 BOS AL 15 44 1 5 1 0 0 1 0 4 5 0.114 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 15 12 67 11 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 BOS C 15 12 67 11 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 14
Second Base 1