George McQuillan, baseball player, 1907-1918

George McQuillan

Born: 5/1/1885 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 3/30/1940 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-05-08 | Final Game: 1918-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Watt McQuillan

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Biography

George McQuillan, born in 1885, was a proficient pitcher in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1907 to 1918. He played during a transitional period in the sport, navigating through the evolving dynamics of early 20th-century baseball. McQuillan finished his career with an overall record of 85-89, reflecting a competitive spirit on the mound. He posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.38, which underscored his ability to limit runs during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly crucial to team success. Over his career, McQuillan accumulated 590 strikeouts and recorded 14 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Known for his skillful pitching mechanics and strategic approach, he contributed to the development of the game during a period marked by the early days of the live-ball era. McQuillan's influence as a pitcher has been noted for his ability to adapt to the changing landscape of baseball, making him a significant figure in the history of the sport. His legacy remains a testament to the evolution of pitching in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
85 89 273 173 105 17 14 1576.3 1382 417 23 401 590 2.38 0

Career ERA 2.38 vs. league average 2.82 across their career seasons — 15.6% better 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
1907 PHI NL 4 0 6 5 5 3 0 41.0 21 3 11 28 0.66 2.50 (+74%) 836.2
1908 PHI NL 23 17 48 42 32 7 2 359.7 263 61 91 114 1.53 2.40 (+36%) 566.4
1909 PHI NL 13 16 41 28 16 4 2 247.7 202 59 54 96 2.14 2.55 (+16%) 994.9
1910 PHI NL 9 6 24 17 13 3 1 152.3 109 27 50 71 1.60 2.79 (+43%) 608.8
1911 CIN NL 2 6 19 5 2 0 0 77.0 92 40 31 28 4.68 3.37 (-39%) -787.3
1913 PIT NL 8 6 25 16 7 0 1 141.7 144 54 35 59 3.43 3.07 (-12%) 1663.6
1914 PIT NL 13 17 45 28 15 0 4 259.3 248 86 60 96 2.98 2.93 (-2%) 130.2
1915 PIT NL 8 10 30 20 9 0 1 149.0 160 47 39 56 2.84 2.90 (+2%) 1227.2
1915 PHI NL 4 3 9 8 5 0 0 63.7 60 15 11 13 2.12 2.90 (+27%) 190.6
1916 PHI NL 1 7 21 3 1 0 2 62.0 58 19 15 22 2.76 2.78 (+1%) -275.7
1918 CLE AL 0 1 5 1 0 0 1 23.0 25 6 4 7 2.35 2.83 (+17%) 360.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
273 469 23 55 6 1 0 20 2 34 133 0.117 0.182 0.134 0.316 -2366.8

Career AVG .117 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 42.6% below league average.

Career SLG .134 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 59.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.316 vs. league average 0.646 across their career seasons — 51.1% 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
1907 PHI NL 6 11 3 4 1 1 0 0 1 3 4 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1908 PHI NL 48 119 4 18 1 0 0 3 0 7 27 0.151 .240 (-37%) .298 (-29%) .306 (-48%) .605 (-39%) -668.4
1909 PHI NL 41 76 3 9 1 0 0 3 1 2 17 0.118 .244 (-52%) .306 (-54%) .312 (-58%) .618 (-56%) -648.7
1910 PHI NL 24 47 3 7 1 0 0 2 0 5 15 0.149 — — — — -262.7
1911 CIN NL 19 22 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1913 PIT NL 25 39 3 4 1 0 0 3 0 5 14 0.103 — — — — 0.0
1914 PIT NL 45 73 3 5 1 0 0 6 0 6 24 0.068 .255 (-73%) .322 (-57%) .339 (-76%) .661 (-67%) -786.9
1915 PIT NL 30 44 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 13 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1915 PHI NL 9 23 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.043 — — — — 0.0
1916 PHI NL 21 11 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1918 CLE AL 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 273 92 53 390 17 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1907 PHI P 6 5 1 2 0 0
1908 PHI P 48 42 14 95 6 1
1909 PHI P 41 28 8 56 0 2
1910 PHI P 24 17 3 39 1 3
1911 CIN P 19 0 3 16 2 1
1913 PIT P 25 0 6 32 0 0
1914 PIT P 45 0 11 68 2 3
1915 PIT P 30 0 3 43 4 0
1915 PHI P 9 0 2 15 0 0
1916 PHI P 21 0 0 17 2 0
1918 CLE P 5 0 2 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 273