Bill McKechnie

⭐ Hall of Fame 1962

Born: 8/7/1886 in Wilkinsburg, PA, USA

Died: 10/29/1965 in Bradenton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-08 | Final Game: 1920-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Boyd McKechnie

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Biography

Bill McKechnie, born in 1886, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1907 to 1920. Over his career, McKechnie appeared in 846 games, accumulating 713 hits, 8 home runs, and 240 RBIs while maintaining a batting average of .251. Renowned for his speed on the basepaths, he stole 127 bases, showcasing his ability to impact games not just with his bat but also with his agility. McKechnie's playing style was characterized by his versatility and resilience, traits that helped him navigate the evolving landscape of baseball during the early 20th century. McKechnie's contributions to the game were recognized long after his playing days, culminating in his induction into the Hall of Fame in 1962. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball, transitioning from the deadball era to a time when offensive production began to take center stage. McKechnie's legacy is marked by his steady performance and the respect he garnered from peers, solidifying his place in baseball history as a reliable player who contributed to the sport's rich tapestry during a formative era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
846	2843	319	713	86	33	8	240	127	190	204	0.251	0.301	0.313	0.614	-3179.9

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.659 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
1907	PIT	NL	3	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	PIT	NL	71	212	23	46	1	2	0	12	4	11	23	0.217	.249 (-13%)	.317 (-20%)	.326 (-26%)	.644 (-23%)	-829.4
1911	PIT	NL	104	321	40	73	8	7	2	37	9	28	18	0.227	.266 (-15%)	.336 (-13%)	.356 (-12%)	.693 (-12%)	-790.5
1912	PIT	NL	24	73	8	18	0	1	0	4	2	4	5	0.247	.268 (-8%)	.335 (-15%)	.358 (-24%)	.694 (-19%)	-231.9
1913	BSN	NL	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	NYY	AL	45	112	7	15	0	0	0	8	2	8	17	0.134	.259 (-48%)	.325 (-39%)	.345 (-61%)	.670 (-50%)	0.0
1914	IND	FL	149	570	107	173	24	6	2	38	47	53	36	0.304	.255 (+19%)	.322 (+14%)	.339 (+11%)	.661 (+13%)	1473.7
1915	NEW	FL	127	451	49	113	22	5	1	43	28	41	31	0.251	.250 (avg)	.318 (-1%)	.332 (-1%)	.651 (-1%)	-106.5
1916	NY1	NL	71	260	22	64	9	1	0	17	7	7	20	0.246	.248 (-1%)	.314 (-14%)	.326 (-12%)	.640 (-13%)	-620.7
1916	CIN	NL	37	130	4	36	3	0	0	10	4	3	12	0.277	.248 (+11%)	.314 (-7%)	.326 (-8%)	.640 (-7%)	-620.7
1917	CIN	NL	48	134	11	34	3	1	0	15	5	7	7	0.254	.248 (+2%)	.312 (-5%)	.323 (-10%)	.635 (-8%)	-167.5
1918	PIT	NL	126	435	34	111	13	9	2	43	12	24	22	0.255	.255 (avg)	.318 (-7%)	.326 (+4%)	.645 (-1%)	-243.4
1920	PIT	NL	40	133	13	29	3	1	1	13	7	4	7	0.218	.271 (-20%)	.331 (-27%)	.363 (-23%)	.694 (-25%)	-582.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	64	3	560	36	16	29
2B	117	35	257	310	24	58
3B	553	9	700	1086	91	87
OF	2	0	3	0	0	0
SS	60	12	106	168	25	23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	PIT	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1907	PIT	3B	2	2	1	3	0	0
1910	PIT	1B	4	3	28	4	1	1
1910	PIT	2B	36	35	89	112	6	15
1910	PIT	3B	8	7	5	10	0	0
1910	PIT	SS	14	12	24	40	5	4
1911	PIT	1B	57	0	524	32	14	28
1911	PIT	2B	17	0	49	48	3	16
1911	PIT	3B	6	0	5	4	1	0
1911	PIT	SS	12	0	20	25	3	5
1912	PIT	1B	2	0	4	0	1	0
1912	PIT	2B	3	0	1	4	0	2
1912	PIT	3B	13	0	15	30	1	0
1912	PIT	SS	4	0	3	8	1	2
1913	BSN	OF	1	0	3	0	0	0
1913	NYA	2B	28	0	57	76	7	12
1913	NYA	3B	2	0	1	2	1	0
1913	NYA	SS	7	0	16	16	4	1
1914	IND	3B	149	0	195	327	34	28
1915	NEW	3B	117	0	184	226	19	17
1915	NEW	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1916	NY1	3B	71	0	70	134	13	8
1916	CIN	3B	35	0	38	59	4	6
1917	CIN	2B	26	0	49	51	6	11
1917	CIN	3B	4	0	3	1	0	0
1917	CIN	SS	13	0	24	42	9	4
1918	PIT	3B	126	0	162	261	15	26
1920	PIT	1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
1920	PIT	2B	6	0	12	18	2	2
1920	PIT	3B	20	0	21	29	3	2
1920	PIT	SS	10	0	19	37	3	7