Barney McLaughlin

Born: 1862 in Ireland

Died: 2/13/1921 in Lowell, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-02 | Final Game: 1890-08-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Bernard McLaughlin

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Biography

Barney McLaughlin, born in 1862, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1884 to 1890. During his time in the Major Leagues, McLaughlin played for several teams, contributing to the early development of professional baseball during a period characterized by evolving pitching styles and strategies. He finished his career with a record of 1-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.36, along with 14 strikeouts. Although his career statistics may not reflect dominant performances, McLaughlin's role as a pitcher during the late 19th century allowed him to be part of a transformative era in the sport, as baseball began to gain popularity and establish itself as America's pastime. Despite the challenges he faced on the mound, including competition from contemporaries who often set the bar higher for pitching excellence, McLaughlin's contributions to the teams he played for are a testament to the dedication and spirit of the early players in the league. His presence in the game during a time when baseball was still formalizing its rules and structures highlights the significance of players like him in laying the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. McLaughlin's career may have been brief, but it remains an essential chapter in the rich history of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	7	4	4	0	0	48.7	62	29	2	15	14	5.36	0

Career ERA 5.36 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 72.6% 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
1884	KCU	UA	1	3	7	4	4	0	0	48.7	62	29	15	14	5.36	3.11 (-73%)	-1291.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
178	696	84	169	23	7	3	66	15	67	27	0.243	0.312	0.309	0.621	-819.9

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .309 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.621 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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
1884	KCU	UA	42	162	15	37	7	3	0	0	0	9	0	0.228	.243 (-6%)	.278 (-4%)	.327 (-6%)	.606 (-5%)	-113.8
1887	PHI	NL	50	205	26	45	8	3	1	26	2	11	27	0.220	.270 (-19%)	.331 (-21%)	.373 (-19%)	.705 (-20%)	-737.9
1890	SR2	AA	86	329	43	87	8	1	2	40	13	47	0	0.264	.260 (+2%)	.336 (+7%)	.351 (-11%)	.687 (-2%)	31.8