Kid McLaughlin, baseball player, 1914-1914

Kid McLaughlin

Born: 4/12/1888 in Randolph, NY, USA

Died: 11/17/1934 in Allegany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-06-30 | Final Game: 1914-07-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: James Anson McLaughlin

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Biography

Kid McLaughlin was a professional baseball player born in 1888, who had a brief career in the early 20th century. He played in the Major Leagues from June 30, 1914, to July 12, 1914, during a time when the game was evolving with increasing popularity across the United States. As a position player, McLaughlin appeared in three games, but unfortunately, he did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the limited opportunities he had at the Major League level, McLaughlin's story reflects the challenges faced by many players of his era, a time characterized by fierce competition and a transition in playing styles. His absence from the hit column demonstrates the difficulties of breaking into the big leagues, highlighting the intense scrutiny and talent level of the players during that period. McLaughlin's brief stint serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in baseball, even if their careers did not unfold as they had hoped.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1914 CIN NL 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CIN OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Colgate University Hamilton NY 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914