Paul McSweeney

Born: 4/3/1867 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 8/12/1951 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-09-20 | Final Game: 1891-09-22

Full name: Paul Alphonsus McSweeney

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Biography

Paul McSweeney, born in 1867, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the sport during the early 1890s. His career spanned a brief period from September 20 to September 22, 1891, during which he played in three games. Known for his versatility as a position player, McSweeney recorded three hits in his limited time on the field, culminating in a batting average of .25. He also contributed with two runs batted in and showcased his speed with one stolen base. Though his major league tenure was short-lived, McSweeney's involvement in baseball occurred during a time when the game was rapidly evolving, transitioning from the rough and tumble nature of the pre-modern era into a more structured professional sport. His participation in the game, albeit for a fleeting moment, reflects the rich tapestry of baseball history and the many players who, like McSweeney, contributed to the development of the game during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	12	2	3	1	0	0	2	1	0	0	0.250	0.308	0.333	0.641	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.675 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	3	12	2	3	1	0	0	2	1	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	0	5	4	5	0
3B	1	0	2	2	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1891	SL4	2B	3	0	5	4	5	0
1891	SL4	3B	1	0	2	2	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	3
Third Base	1