Hal McRae, baseball player, 191 home runs, 1968-1987

Hal McRae

Born: 7/10/1945 in Avon Park, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-07-11 | Final Game: 1987-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Harold Abraham McRae

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Biography

Hal McRae was an accomplished Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1968 to 1987. Born in 1945, McRae played primarily as a position player, becoming a notable figure in the game during a time when offensive prowess was increasingly celebrated. Over his 19-year career, he participated in 2,084 games, achieving a remarkable 2,091 hits and posting a career batting average of .290. McRae demonstrated a blend of power and consistency, hitting 191 home runs and driving in 1,097 runs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 109 stolen bases. McRae's impact on the field was recognized with three All-Star selections, underscoring his status as one of the premier hitters of his era. He was known for his tenacity and competitive spirit, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, where the game saw shifts in player dynamics and strategies, and McRae's contributions helped shape the offensive landscape of the late 20th century. After retiring, he continued to influence the game as a coach and mentor, leaving a lasting legacy in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2084 7218 940 2091 484 66 191 1097 109 648 779 0.290 0.351 0.454 0.805 18968.7

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +12.6% above league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.

Career SLG .454 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +19.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.805 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — +14.3% 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
1968 CIN NL 17 51 1 10 1 0 0 2 1 4 14 0.196 .236 (-17%) .298 (-15%) .340 (-37%) .638 (-26%) -188.0
1970 CIN NL 70 165 18 41 6 1 8 23 0 15 23 0.248 .253 (-2%) .325 (-4%) .385 (+15%) .711 (+6%) 148.2
1971 CIN NL 99 337 39 89 24 2 9 34 3 11 35 0.264 .249 (+6%) .316 (-8%) .365 (+17%) .682 (+5%) 143.4
1972 CIN NL 61 97 9 27 4 0 5 26 0 2 10 0.278 .243 (+14%) .310 (-5%) .353 (+34%) .664 (+16%) 174.9
1973 KCR AL 106 338 36 79 18 3 9 50 2 34 38 0.234 .256 (-9%) .325 (-4%) .378 (+2%) .703 (-1%) -90.9
1974 KCR AL 148 539 71 167 36 4 15 88 11 54 68 0.310 .256 (+21%) .324 (+16%) .369 (+29%) .693 (+23%) 2372.3
1975 KCR AL 126 480 58 147 38 6 5 71 11 47 47 0.306 .257 (+19%) .327 (+12%) .374 (+18%) .701 (+15%) 1298.0
1976 KCR AL 149 527 75 175 34 5 8 73 22 64 43 0.332 .255 (+30%) .320 (+27%) .360 (+28%) .681 (+27%) 2976.0
1977 KCR AL 162 641 104 191 54 11 21 92 18 59 43 0.298 .264 (+13%) .329 (+11%) .401 (+28%) .730 (+21%) 2662.3
1978 KCR AL 156 623 90 170 39 5 16 72 17 51 62 0.273 .257 (+6%) .323 (+2%) .378 (+13%) .702 (+8%) 804.4
1979 KCR AL 101 393 55 113 32 4 10 74 5 38 46 0.288 .265 (+8%) .329 (+6%) .397 (+17%) .727 (+12%) 835.5
1980 KCR AL 124 489 73 145 39 5 14 83 10 29 56 0.297 .264 (+12%) .326 (+5%) .387 (+24%) .714 (+15%) 1297.0
1981 KCR AL 101 389 38 106 23 2 7 36 3 34 33 0.272 .255 (+7%) .320 (+3%) .368 (+7%) .688 (+5%) 343.6
1982 KCR AL 159 613 91 189 46 8 27 133 4 55 61 0.308 .261 (+18%) .324 (+14%) .388 (+39%) .712 (+28%) 3326.1
1983 KCR AL 157 589 84 183 41 6 12 82 2 50 68 0.311 .260 (+19%) .324 (+14%) .389 (+19%) .714 (+17%) 2016.5
1984 KCR AL 106 317 30 96 13 4 3 42 0 34 47 0.303 .259 (+17%) .322 (+12%) .384 (+3%) .707 (+7%) 455.3
1985 KCR AL 112 320 41 83 19 0 14 70 0 44 45 0.259 .257 (+1%) .323 (+8%) .390 (+15%) .714 (+12%) 775.8
1986 KCR AL 112 278 22 70 14 0 7 37 0 18 39 0.252 .257 (-2%) .325 (-9%) .395 (-4%) .720 (-6%) -381.9
1987 KCR AL 18 32 5 10 3 0 1 9 0 5 1 0.312 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
48 143 14 42 14 1 1 15 12 23 0.294

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1985 ALCS KCA 6 23 1 6 2 0 0 3 1 6 0.261
1985 WS KCA 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000
1984 ALCS KCA 2 2 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 1.000
1981 AWDIV KCA 3 11 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0.091
1980 ALCS KCA 3 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.200
1980 WS KCA 6 24 3 9 3 0 0 1 2 2 0.375
1978 ALCS KCA 4 14 0 3 0 0 0 2 2 2 0.214
1977 ALCS KCA 5 18 6 8 3 0 1 2 3 1 0.444
1976 ALCS KCA 5 16 2 2 1 1 0 1 1 4 0.125
1972 NLCS CIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1972 WS CIN 5 9 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 1 0.444
1970 NLCS CIN 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
1970 WS CIN 3 11 1 5 2 0 0 3 0 1 0.455

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 17 16 33 31 5 8
3B 21 12 4 22 5 3
OF 478 447 850 31 31 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1968 CIN 2B 16 16 33 30 5 8
1970 CIN 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1970 CIN 3B 6 3 1 5 0 1
1970 CIN OF 46 41 52 1 1 0
1971 CIN OF 91 82 167 6 6 1
1972 CIN 3B 11 9 3 14 4 1
1972 CIN OF 12 8 13 0 2 0
1973 KCA 3B 2 0 0 2 1 0
1973 KCA OF 64 57 101 4 4 2
1974 KCA 3B 1 0 0 1 0 1
1974 KCA OF 56 56 132 2 7 1
1975 KCA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1975 KCA OF 114 114 207 7 3 2
1976 KCA OF 31 28 63 2 2 0
1977 KCA OF 47 44 84 8 4 1
1978 KCA OF 3 3 3 1 0 0
1980 KCA OF 9 9 17 0 0 0
1981 KCA OF 4 4 10 0 1 0
1982 KCA OF 1 1 1 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 17
Third Base 23
Left Field 361
Center Field 32
Right Field 96
Designated Hitter 1427

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1982 Outstanding DH Award
1982 Player of the Month May
1982 Player of the Week Week of 1982-04-30
1982 Silver Slugger DH
1982 TSN All-Star DH
1980 Outstanding DH Award
1979 Player of the Week Week of 1979-08-10
1977 Player of the Week Week of 1977-04-23
1977 TSN All-Star DH
1976 Outstanding DH Award
1976 Player of the Week Week of 1976-06-11
1976 TSN All-Star DH
1974 Player of the Week Week of 1974-08-30

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 KCA AL $650,000
1985 KCA AL $800,000
Total Career Earnings $1,450,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee FL 1963, 1964, 1965

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1982 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 175.0 392 0
1978 Most Valuable Player AL 31th 4.0 392 0
1977 Most Valuable Player AL 24th 3.0 392 0
1976 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 99.0 336 0
1974 Most Valuable Player AL 30th 3.0 336 0