Joe McGuckin, baseball player, 1890-1890

Joe McGuckin

Born: 3/13/1862 in Paterson, NJ, USA

Died: 12/31/1903 in Yonkers, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-27 | Final Game: 1890-09-08

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Joseph W. McGuckin

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Biography

Joe McGuckin, born in 1862, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 1890s. His career spanned from August 27 to September 8, 1890, during a transitional period in baseball that saw the sport evolving both in terms of athleticism and fan engagement. As a position player, McGuckin appeared in 11 games, where he showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his brief stint with 3 stolen bases. Despite facing challenges at the plate, McGuckin recorded 4 hits over his career, resulting in a batting average of .108. He contributed 2 RBIs, highlighting his capacity to drive in runs, albeit in limited opportunities. While his statistics may not reflect the success of many contemporaries, McGuckin's involvement in the game during its formative years adds a layer of historical significance to his legacy, representing the persistence and determination that characterized early baseball players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 37 2 4 0 0 0 2 3 6 0 0.108 0.250 0.108 0.358 0.0

Career AVG .108 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 58.5% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career SLG .108 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 69.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.358 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 47.9% 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
1890 BL3 AA 11 37 2 4 0 0 0 2 3 6 0 0.108 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 11 0 21 4 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 BL3 OF 11 0 21 4 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 11