Hal McKain

Born: 7/10/1906 in Logan, IA, USA

Died: 1/24/1970 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-09-22 | Final Game: 1932-05-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Harold Leroy McKain

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Biography

Hal McKain was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1932. Born in 1906, McKain made his debut during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Throughout his career, he showcased a solid competitive spirit on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 18-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.93. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 136 strikeouts during his time in the league, complemented by 6 saves. Despite not achieving superstar status, McKain's contributions to his teams reflected the resilience of many pitchers of his era, who often faced the challenges of evolving hitting techniques and the growing emphasis on offensive play. His career spanned a pivotal time in baseball history, and he remains a notable figure for fans and historians interested in the nuances of pitching during the late 1920s and early 1930s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
18	23	103	24	7	1	6	381.3	435	209	21	193	136	4.93	0

Career ERA 4.93 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 13.6% 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
1927	CLE	AL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	11.0	18	5	4	5	4.09	4.08 (avg)	223.4
1929	CHW	AL	6	9	34	10	4	1	1	158.0	158	64	85	33	3.65	4.60 (+21%)	-
1930	CHW	AL	6	4	32	5	0	0	5	89.0	108	55	42	52	5.56	4.80 (-16%)	-
1931	CHW	AL	6	9	27	8	3	0	0	112.0	134	71	57	39	5.71	4.10 (-39%)	-
1932	CHW	AL	0	0	8	0	0	0	0	11.3	17	14	5	7	11.12	4.13 (-169%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
109	122	19	28	4	5	0	10	0	18	28	0.230	0.333	0.344	0.678	-111.4

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.678 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1927	CLE	AL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	CHW	AL	34	44	5	10	1	0	1	9	8	0.227	—	—	—	—	-111.4
1930	CHW	AL	33	31	9	13	1	4	6	4	6	0.419	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	CHW	AL	32	42	5	5	2	1	3	5	14	0.119	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	CHW	AL	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0