Bill McTigue

Born: 6/3/1891 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 5/6/1920 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-05-02 | Final Game: 1916-05-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Patrick McTigue

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Biography

Bill McTigue, born in 1891, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1911 until 1916. He played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the onset of the Deadball Era's decline and the rise of more offensive-minded play. Over his five seasons in Major League Baseball, McTigue appeared in a total of 21 games, compiling a win-loss record of 2-5. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 6.19, reflecting the challenges many pitchers faced during this era as they adapted to an evolving game. Throughout his career, McTigue recorded 41 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats but struggled to find consistent success on the mound. He did not register any saves, indicating that he primarily served as a starting pitcher or a middle reliever rather than a closer. Although McTigue's time in the major leagues was relatively brief, he contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time marked by significant changes in the sport's dynamics and strategies.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	5	27	9	1	0	0	77.0	81	53	3	72	41	6.19	0

Career ERA 6.19 vs. league average 3.16 across their career seasons — 95.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1911	BSN	NL	0	5	14	8	0	37.0	37	29	49	23	7.05	3.37 (-109%)	-3148.0
1912	BSN	NL	2	0	10	1	1	34.7	39	21	18	17	5.45	3.36 (-62%)	-72.1
1916	DET	AL	0	0	3	0	0	5.3	5	3	5	1	5.06	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
28	26	3	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	10	0.077	0.111	0.115	0.226	0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 70.5% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 66.1% below league average.

Career SLG .115 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 66.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.226 vs. league average 0.674 across their career seasons — 66.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1911	BSN	NL	14	12	1	1	1	0	0	5	0.083	—	—	—	—
1912	BSN	NL	10	13	2	1	0	1	1	5	0.077	—	—	—	—
1913	BSN	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1916	DET	AL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—