Bid McPhee, baseball player, 1882-1899

Bid McPhee

⭐ Hall of Fame 2000

Born: 11/1/1859 in Massena, NY, USA

Died: 1/3/1943 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-02 | Final Game: 1899-10-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: John Alexander McPhee

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Biography

Bid McPhee was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, known for his versatility and exceptional skills as a position player. Born in 1859, McPhee played from 1882 until his retirement on October 15, 1899, spanning an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the early days of modern baseball. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 2,138 games, amassing a total of 2,258 hits and demonstrating consistent offensive production with a batting average of .272. His power was evident in his 53 home runs, while his capacity for run production was underscored by 1,072 RBIs. A hallmark of McPhee's game was his speed on the base paths, as he successfully stole 568 bases, showcasing a level of agility that was rare for his time. His contributions to the game were recognized posthumously when he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000, cementing his legacy as one of the early stars of professional baseball. McPhee's impact on the field was significant, as he played a crucial role in the evolution of the game during a period of rapid change, helping to shape the future of baseball in the years to come.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2138 8304 1684 2258 303 189 53 1072 568 982 377 0.272 0.355 0.373 0.728 12277.7

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .355 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Career SLG .373 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.728 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — +7.1% above 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
1882 CN2 AA 78 311 43 71 8 7 1 31 0 11 0 0.228 .248 (-8%) .275 (-8%) .329 (-6%) .605 (-7%) -356.7
1883 CN2 AA 96 367 61 90 10 10 2 42 0 18 0 0.245 .257 (-5%) .285 (-2%) .345 (-1%) .631 (-1%) -79.5
1884 CN2 AA 112 450 107 125 8 7 5 64 0 27 0 0.278 .243 (+14%) .278 (+17%) .327 (+10%) .606 (+13%) 1135.0
1885 CN2 AA 110 431 78 114 12 4 0 46 0 19 0 0.265 .244 (+8%) .287 (+6%) .325 (-4%) .613 (+1%) 131.7
1886 CN2 AA 140 560 139 150 23 12 8 70 40 59 0 0.268 .246 (+9%) .302 (+13%) .331 (+19%) .634 (+16%) 1767.1
1887 CN2 AA 129 540 137 156 20 19 2 87 95 55 30 0.289 .270 (+7%) .331 (+9%) .373 (+9%) .705 (+9%) 963.9
1888 CN2 AA 111 458 88 110 12 10 4 51 54 43 32 0.240 .238 (+1%) .290 (+7%) .319 (+5%) .610 (+6%) 559.9
1889 CN2 AA 135 540 109 145 25 7 5 57 63 60 29 0.269 .263 (+2%) .334 (+4%) .357 (+3%) .691 (+3%) 396.5
1890 CIN NL 132 528 125 135 16 22 3 39 55 82 26 0.256 .260 (-2%) .336 (+7%) .351 (+10%) .687 (+9%) 976.3
1891 CIN NL 138 562 107 144 14 16 6 38 33 74 35 0.256 .254 (+1%) .331 (+4%) .343 (+8%) .675 (+6%) 649.0
1892 CIN NL 144 573 111 157 19 12 4 60 44 84 48 0.274 .244 (+12%) .316 (+18%) .327 (+13%) .644 (+15%) 1929.2
1893 CIN NL 127 491 101 138 17 11 3 68 25 94 20 0.281 .279 (avg) .356 (+12%) .379 (avg) .735 (+6%) 915.3
1894 CIN NL 128 483 113 151 21 10 5 93 33 91 23 0.313 .309 (+1%) .379 (+13%) .435 (-2%) .814 (+5%) 866.7
1895 CIN NL 115 432 107 129 24 12 1 75 30 73 30 0.299 .296 (+1%) .361 (+13%) .399 (+4%) .761 (+9%) 988.9
1896 CIN NL 117 433 81 132 18 7 1 87 48 51 18 0.305 .290 (+5%) .354 (+10%) .387 (avg) .741 (+5%) 595.6
1897 CIN NL 81 282 45 85 13 7 1 39 9 35 19 0.301 .291 (+3%) .354 (+9%) .387 (+5%) .741 (+7%) 445.6
1898 CIN NL 133 486 72 121 26 9 1 60 21 66 34 0.249 .270 (-8%) .333 (+2%) .347 (avg) .680 (+1%) 153.8
1899 CIN NL 112 377 60 105 17 7 1 65 18 40 33 0.279 .282 (-1%) .343 (+4%) .366 (+1%) .710 (+2%) 239.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2129 0 6552 6919 792 1188
3B 1 0 1 4 2 0
OF 4 0 3 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1882 CN2 2B 78 0 274 207 42 36
1883 CN2 2B 96 0 314 277 46 48
1884 CN2 2B 112 0 415 365 64 74
1885 CN2 2B 110 0 339 354 47 57
1886 CN2 2B 140 0 529 464 65 90
1887 CN2 2B 129 0 442 434 72 76
1888 CN2 2B 111 0 369 365 47 65
1889 CN2 2B 135 0 429 446 50 85
1889 CN2 3B 1 0 1 4 2 0
1890 CIN 2B 132 0 404 431 51 62
1891 CIN 2B 138 0 389 492 42 72
1892 CIN 2B 144 0 451 471 51 86
1893 CIN 2B 127 0 396 455 41 101
1894 CIN 2B 128 0 392 451 49 72
1895 CIN 2B 115 0 355 366 34 57
1896 CIN 2B 117 0 297 357 15 56
1897 CIN 2B 81 0 209 267 17 34
1898 CIN 2B 130 0 299 396 32 74
1898 CIN OF 3 0 3 0 2 0
1899 CIN 2B 106 0 249 321 27 43
1899 CIN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2129
Third Base 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 3