Bill McGuire, baseball player, 1988-1989

Bill McGuire

Born: 2/14/1964 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-08-02 | Final Game: 1989-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: William Patrick McGuire

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Biography

Bill McGuire, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1989. Primarily serving as a position player, he played in 23 games during his time in the league. McGuire recorded 8 hits, which included one home run and six runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .182. Despite his limited opportunities on the field, McGuire left his mark as a part of the late 1980s baseball landscape, a period characterized by a transition in the game as it moved toward a more offensive-oriented style. McGuire's playing career coincided with a time of significant change in Major League Baseball, as the sport began to embrace more power-hitting and the emergence of a new generation of stars. While his statistical contributions may have been modest, his journey through the ranks of baseball exemplified the dedication and perseverance that many players exhibit in pursuit of their dreams. After his retirement on September 22, 1989, McGuire's experiences continued to resonate with aspiring athletes who sought to make their own impact in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 44 3 8 0 0 1 6 0 5 8 0.182 0.265 0.250 0.515 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.515 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 25.9% 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
1988 SEA AL 9 16 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 3 2 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1989 SEA AL 14 28 2 5 0 0 1 4 0 2 6 0.179 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 23 15 91 9 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 SEA C 9 5 29 3 0 0
1989 SEA C 14 10 62 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 23

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE 1983, 1984, 1985