Gordon McNaughton

Born: 7/31/1910 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 8/6/1942 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-08-13 | Final Game: 1932-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Gordon Joseph McNaughton

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Biography

Gordon McNaughton, born in 1910, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early 1930s. He played in the Major Leagues from August 13 to September 18, 1932, appearing in a total of six games as a position player. Although his time in the big leagues was limited, McNaughton made his mark with a batting average of .250, accumulating two hits during his short stint. He did not record any home runs or runs batted in, and he did not attempt a stolen base. McNaughton’s career occurred during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was beginning to recover from the Great Depression and the excitement of the roaring twenties gave way to a more challenging economic climate. While he may not have achieved widespread fame or long-lasting statistics, McNaughton's journey to the Major Leagues reflects the dreams and aspirations of many players who sought to make their mark in a competitive environment. His brief presence in the game serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1934	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1934	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	6	2	0	0	0	21.0	21	15	1	22	6	6.43	0

Career ERA 6.43 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 55.8% 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
1932	BOS	AL	0	1	6	2	0	0	0	21.0	21	15	22	6	6.43	4.13 (-56%)	-1381.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	8	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	0.250	0.375	0.625	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.625 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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
1932	BOS	AL	6	8	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	2	6	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1932	BOS	P	6	0	2	6	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6