Norm McMillan, baseball player, 1922-1929

Norm McMillan

Born: 10/5/1895 in Latta, SC, USA

Died: 9/28/1969 in Marion, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-12 | Final Game: 1929-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Norman Alexis McMillan

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Biography

Norm McMillan was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1929. A versatile position player, McMillan played in 413 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder and outfielder. He recorded a total of 353 hits, achieving a batting average of .260, which reflected his consistent ability to connect with the ball during an era marked by evolving offensive strategies. Known for his speed on the bases, McMillan successfully stole 36 bases and contributed 147 runs batted in, alongside hitting six home runs. McMillan's career unfolded during the transitional period of baseball in the 1920s, when the game was shifting towards more offensive play and the influence of the lively ball began to take hold. His contributions on the field were notable not only for his solid batting and speed but also for his resilience and adaptability in a competitive era. While McMillan may not have been a household name, his dedication to the game and his role as a consistent performer in the lineup left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
413 1356 157 353 74 16 6 147 36 95 133 0.260 0.313 0.352 0.665 -3109.1

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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
1922 NYY AL 33 78 7 20 1 2 0 11 4 6 10 0.256 .285 (-10%) .345 (-11%) .397 (-19%) .743 (-15%) -209.8
1923 BOS AL 131 459 37 116 24 5 0 42 13 28 44 0.253 .282 (-11%) .344 (-13%) .390 (-16%) .734 (-15%) -1451.8
1924 SLA AL 76 201 25 56 12 2 0 27 6 12 17 0.279 .283 (-2%) .345 (-4%) .389 (-8%) .734 (-6%) -230.9
1928 CHC NL 49 123 11 27 2 2 1 12 0 13 19 0.220 .280 (-22%) .342 (-13%) .395 (-26%) .737 (-20%) -418.6
1929 CHC NL 124 495 77 134 35 5 5 55 13 36 43 0.271 .289 (-6%) .353 (-8%) .415 (-6%) .769 (-7%) -797.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 22 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 6 0.091

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1929 WS CHN 5 20 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 6 0.100
1922 WS NYA 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 16 1 1 1
2B 90 0 210 254 21 45
3B 229 0 281 415 41 33
OF 26 0 35 0 3 0
SS 35 0 62 100 8 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 NYA 3B 5 0 2 1 0 0
1922 NYA OF 26 0 35 0 3 0
1923 BOS 2B 34 0 78 101 12 15
1923 BOS 3B 67 0 119 139 16 13
1923 BOS SS 28 0 60 92 7 21
1924 SLA 1B 2 0 16 1 1 1
1924 SLA 2B 37 0 100 100 7 18
1924 SLA 3B 19 0 17 18 1 0
1924 SLA SS 7 0 2 8 1 0
1928 CHN 2B 19 0 32 53 2 12
1928 CHN 3B 18 0 12 31 3 1
1929 CHN 3B 120 0 131 226 21 19

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 87
Third Base 232
Shortstop 35
Center Field 14
Right Field 12

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Clemson University Clemson SC 1915, 1916, 1917