Otto McIvor

Born: 7/26/1884 in Greenville, TX, USA

Died: 5/4/1954 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-18 | Final Game: 1911-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Edward Otto McIvor

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Biography

Otto McIvor was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who played in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century, a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. McIvor's career spanned a brief period from April 18, 1911, to September 28, 1911, during which he appeared in 30 games. As a position player, he demonstrated a solid, if not spectacular, offensive presence, finishing his career with 14 hits and a batting average of .226. His contributions included 9 runs batted in and 1 home run, which reflected the power dynamics of the era, where home runs were not as prevalent as they would become in later decades. Although McIvor's time in the Major Leagues was short-lived, he was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for the future of baseball. His playing style was consistent with the fundamental skills emphasized in that era, focusing on contact hitting and situational play. While he did not achieve the lengthy career or the storied accolades of some of his contemporaries, McIvor's brief stint in the league serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
30	62	11	14	2	1	1	9	0	9	14	0.226	0.333	0.339	0.672	-15.8

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — near 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
1911	STL	NL	30	62	11	14	2	1	1	9	0	9	14	0.226	.266 (-15%)	.336 (-1%)	.356 (-5%)	.693 (-3%)	-15.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	17	0	24	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	SLN	OF	17	0	24	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	3
Center Field	6
Right Field	8