Herb McQuaid

Born: 3/29/1899 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 4/4/1966 in Richmond, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-06-22 | Final Game: 1926-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Herbert George McQuaid

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Biography

Herb McQuaid was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1899, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1923 until 1926. Over the course of his career, he played for a brief period, showing glimpses of promise with a perfect win-loss record of 2-0. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.33, indicating that he faced challenges on the mound, but he managed to secure 15 strikeouts during his tenure, showcasing his ability to overpower batters at times. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions to his teams were notable in an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and strategies. McQuaid's career unfolded during the early 1920s, a period marked by the rise of the "live-ball" era in baseball, which emphasized offensive play and power hitting. While he may not have achieved legendary status, his presence in the league reflects the diverse talent pool of pitchers during this transformative time in the sport. Herb McQuaid remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game during the early years of modern professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	0	29	2	0	0	0	72.7	79	35	5	23	15	4.33	0

Career ERA 4.33 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 6.6% 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
1923	CIN	NL	1	0	12	1	0	0	0	34.3	31	9	10	9	2.36	4.03 (+41%)	334.9
1926	NYY	AL	1	0	17	1	0	0	0	38.3	48	26	13	6	6.10	4.11 (-49%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.735 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
1923	CIN	NL	12	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	NYY	AL	17	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	29	0	3	24	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	CIN	P	12	0	1	12	0	1
1926	NYA	P	17	0	2	12	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	29