Pat McLaughlin, baseball player, 1937-1945

Pat McLaughlin

Born: 8/17/1910 in Taylor, TX, USA

Died: 11/1/1999 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-25 | Final Game: 1945-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Patrick Elmer McLaughlin

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Biography

Pat McLaughlin was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who played in the major leagues from 1937 until 1945. Primarily serving as a position player, McLaughlin's career spanned a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the impact of World War II on player availability and the eventual integration of baseball. Despite a brief tenure in the majors, he contributed to the teams he played for during a challenging era for many athletes. Over the course of his career, McLaughlin appeared in 13 games, during which he recorded 1 hit and finished with a batting average of 0.1. His statistical output reflected the difficulties many players faced during this time, as wartime circumstances often led to a lack of consistency and opportunity. While he did not achieve remarkable individual success on the field, McLaughlin's presence in the big leagues during the 1930s and 1940s adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse paths players took in pursuing their dreams in America’s pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 2 12 3 0 0 0 35.3 45 27 4 17 8 6.88 0

Career ERA 6.88 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 68.8% 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
1937 DET AL 0 2 10 3 0 0 0 32.7 39 23 16 8 6.34 4.34 (-46%) -853.3
1940 PHA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.7 4 3 1 0 16.20 — 0.0
1945 DET AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 0 0 9.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.100 0.182 0.100 0.282 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 62.7% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 73.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.282 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 60.6% 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
1937 DET AL 11 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1940 PHA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1945 DET AL 1 0 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
P 12 0 1 4 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 DET P 10 0 1 3 0 0
1940 PHA P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1945 DET P 1 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 12

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Edward's University Austin TX 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933