Mickey Devine
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1918-1925)
Mickey Devine was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1918 to 1925 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Boston Red Sox, and the New York Giants, a span of 8 seasons. In 33 career games, he hit .226 with 12 hits and 4 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 10/1/1937 in Albany, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1918-08-02
- Last Game
- 1925-09-26
Full name: William Patrick Devine
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 53 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | .226 | .268 | .302 | .570 | 0 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.
Career OBP .268 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.
Career SLG .302 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career OPS .570 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | BOS | AL | 8 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 21 | 33 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 33 | 53 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | .226 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (33 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .214 |
| Away | 18 | 25 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-09-26 | NY1 | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-08 | NY1 | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1925-09-04 | NY1 | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-02 | NY1 | PHI | W | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-30 | NY1 | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-08-29 | NY1 | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-12 | NY1 | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-07-04 | NY1 | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-06-28 | NY1 | BSN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-06-24 | NY1 | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 19 |
| Third Base | 1 |
Mickey Devine: the record in brief
Mickey Devine's major league career runs from a debut on August 2, 1918 to a final game on September 26, 1925. Devine played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1918), the Boston Red Sox (1920), and the New York Giants (1925). The bio lists Devine as a catcher who both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 165 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Devine was born on May 9, 1892, in Albany, NY, USA. Devine died on October 1, 1937, in Albany, NY, USA. Mickey Devine was the playing name; the full given name is William Patrick.
In 33 games and 53 at bats, Devine batted .226 with 12 hits, adding 4 RBI. Devine got on base at a .268 rate and slugged .302 (.570 OPS). Measured against the leagues Devine played in, the .226 career average compares with a .274 league average over the same seasons, 17.5% below the league. The hits column peaks at 9, in 1925.
Devine played 19 games at catcher, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at third base (1). Behind the plate, the fielding record shows 5 errors alongside 62 putouts and 11 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mickey Devine
- What years did Mickey Devine play?
- Mickey Devine played in Major League Baseball from 1918 to 1925.
- Was Mickey Devine a pitcher?
- No. Mickey Devine was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Mickey Devine hit?
- Mickey Devine hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did Mickey Devine play for?
- Mickey Devine played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1918), the Boston Red Sox (1920), and the New York Giants (1925).
- What were Mickey Devine's career stats?
- In 33 games, Mickey Devine had 12 hits, 4 RBI, 7 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .226 batting average.
- What position did Mickey Devine play?
- Mickey Devine played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mickey Devine and how much did he weigh?
- Mickey Devine was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Mickey Devine's career batting average?
- Mickey Devine batted .226 over his career, with 12 hits in 53 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mickey Devine have?
- Mickey Devine drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Mickey Devine in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mickey Devine has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.