Michael McAtee
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1872)
Michael McAtee was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1872 for the Chicago White Stockings and the Troy Haymakers, a span of 2 seasons. In 51 career games, he hit .249 with 65 hits and 25 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 160 lb
- Born
- 1845 in Troy, NY, USA
- Died
- 10/18/1876 in Troy, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-08
- Last Game
- 1872-07-23
Full name: Michael James McAtee
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 261 | 64 | 65 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 4 | .249 | .271 | .314 | .586 | -479 |
Career AVG .249 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Career OBP .271 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .314 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.
Career OPS .586 vs. league average .666 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | CH1 | 26 | 135 | 34 | 37 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | .274 | .286 (-4%) | .311 (-4%) | .383 (-5%) | .695 (-5%) | -94.2 | |
| 1872 | TRO | 25 | 126 | 30 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .222 | .285 (-22%) | .296 (-19%) | .347 (-25%) | .644 (-22%) | -384.4 | |
| Career · 2 seasons | 51 | 261 | 64 | 65 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 4 | .249 | — | — | — | — | -479 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 51 |
Michael McAtee: the record in brief
Michael McAtee's major league career runs from a debut on May 8, 1871 to a final game on July 23, 1872. The team column moves through the Chicago White Stockings (1871) and the Troy Haymakers (1872). The bio lists McAtee's primary position as first baseman. The recorded size is 6-foot-1 and 160 pounds. The birth record reads in 1845, in Troy, NY, USA. McAtee's death is recorded on October 18, 1876, in Troy, NY, USA. McAtee's full given name, per the bio, is Michael James McAtee.
In 51 games and 261 at bats, McAtee batted .249 with 65 hits; the totals also include 25 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .271 and .314 give McAtee a career OPS of .586. Over the seasons McAtee played, league hitters batted .286; the .249 career figure is 12.8% below that. The OPS comparison is .586 to a league .666, 12.0% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 37, in 1871. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .274 in 1871, did not top the league's .286.
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael McAtee
- What years did Michael McAtee play?
- Michael McAtee played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1872.
- Was Michael McAtee a pitcher?
- No. Michael McAtee was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Michael McAtee hit?
- Michael McAtee hit 0 career home runs with 65 hits.
- What was Michael McAtee's career batting average?
- Michael McAtee batted .249 over his career, with 65 hits in 261 at bats.
- How many RBI did Michael McAtee have?
- Michael McAtee drove in 25 runs in his career.
- Is Michael McAtee in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Michael McAtee has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.