Mart McQuaid, baseball player, 1891-1898

Mart McQuaid

Born: 6/28/1861 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 3/5/1928 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-08-15 | Final Game: 1898-08-25

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Mortimer Martin McQuaid

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Biography

Mart McQuaid was a professional baseball player born in 1861, whose career in Major League Baseball spanned from 1891 to 1898. Primarily a position player, McQuaid made a brief but notable impact during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern styles of play that would dominate the following decades. Over the course of his career, he participated in 5 games, achieving 4 hits for a batting average of .267. His contributions included 1 run batted in and a single stolen base, reflecting the aggressive style of play that was becoming popular at the time. Despite his limited playing time, McQuaid's presence in the league during the late 19th century places him within a pivotal period in baseball history. As teams began to emphasize speed and contact hitting, players like McQuaid contributed to the evolving dynamics of the game. His statistical line, though modest, illustrates the competitive spirit of a player dedicated to making his mark in a league that was rapidly changing. McQuaid's career concluded on August 25, 1898, leaving behind a legacy that highlights the early days of professional baseball in America.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 15 1 4 2 0 0 1 1 0 3 0.267 0.267 0.400 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +15.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — near 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
1891 SL4 AA 4 11 1 4 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1898 WAS NL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 6 6 0 1
OF 2 0 1 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1891 SL4 2B 3 0 6 6 0 1
1891 SL4 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1898 WAS OF 1 0 1 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Left Field 2