Bob McHale, baseball player, 1898-1898

Bob McHale

Born: 2/7/1870 in Sacramento, CA, USA

Died: 6/9/1952 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-05-09 | Final Game: 1898-06-04

Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Robert Emmet McHale

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Biography

Bob McHale was a professional baseball player born in 1870, who played during the late 19th century, a time when the sport was evolving rapidly and gaining popularity across the United States. His career spanned from May 9, 1898, to June 4, 1898, during which he played a total of 11 games as a position player. McHale made an impact on the field with a batting average of .182, recording 6 hits and driving in 7 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite limited opportunities. Although McHale did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated his speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. His career, albeit brief, coincided with a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern game that would follow. While McHale's statistics may not place him among the game's greats, his participation in the early days of professional baseball reflects the dedication and passion of players who helped lay the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 33 5 6 2 0 0 7 1 1 4 0.182 0.270 0.242 0.513 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 24.7% 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
1898 WAS NL 11 33 5 6 2 0 0 7 1 1 4 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 9 0 18 0 2 0
SS 1 0 1 2 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1898 WAS 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1898 WAS OF 9 0 18 0 2 0
1898 WAS SS 1 0 1 2 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Shortstop 1
Center Field 9