Irish McIlveen

Born: 7/27/1880 in Belfast, Belfast, Ireland

Died: 10/18/1960 in Lorain, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-07-04 | Final Game: 1909-05-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Henry Cooke McIlveen

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Biography

Irish McIlveen was a professional baseball player born in 1880, whose career spanned from 1906 to 1909. Primarily known as a position player, McIlveen played a total of 53 games in Major League Baseball, during which he accumulated 38 hits. His batting average stood at .215, a reflection of the challenges hitters faced in the early 20th century, a time characterized by a focus on pitching and defense. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offense with 8 runs batted in and demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 6 stolen bases. McIlveen's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving towards the offensive explosion that would characterize the following decades. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some contemporaries, his presence in the league during this era helped pave the way for future generations of players who would find greater success. Irish McIlveen's contributions to the game, though modest, are a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse skills and roles that players have contributed to the sport over the years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	2	1	0	0	0	7.0	10	6	1	2	3	7.71	0

Career ERA 7.71 vs. league average 2.68 across their career seasons — 188.4% 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
1906	PIT	NL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	7.0	10	6	2	3	7.71	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	177	18	38	3	3	0	8	6	15	15	0.215	0.280	0.266	0.545	-248.7

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career SLG .266 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.545 vs. league average 0.616 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1906	PIT	NL	5	5	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	NYY	AL	44	169	17	36	3	3	8	6	14	14	0.213	.240 (-11%)	.298 (-7%)	.306 (-13%)	.605 (-10%)	-248.7
1909	NYY	AL	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0