Dick McAuliffe, baseball player, 197 home runs, 1960-1975

Dick McAuliffe

Born: 11/29/1939 in Hartford, CT, USA

Died: 5/13/2016 in Farmington, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-09-17 | Final Game: 1975-09-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Richard John McAuliffe

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Biography

Dick McAuliffe was a prominent American baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1960 until his retirement in 1975. Born in 1939, McAuliffe played primarily as a position player, showcasing his talents over a lengthy career that spanned 1,763 games. He demonstrated a blend of power and versatility, finishing his career with 1,530 hits, 197 home runs, and 697 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .247. Known for his tenacity on the field, he also contributed on the base paths with 63 stolen bases. A three-time All-Star, McAuliffe was celebrated not only for his offensive production but also for his ability to play multiple infield positions. He was a key figure during a transformative era in baseball, bridging the gap between the golden age of the game and the more modern era that followed. His career spanned significant changes in the sport, and he left an indelible mark on the teams he played for, particularly the Detroit Tigers, where he became a fan favorite for his spirited play and competitive nature. McAuliffe's contributions to the game were recognized during his career, and he remains a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1763 6185 888 1530 231 71 197 697 63 882 974 0.247 0.343 0.403 0.746 12226.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1960 DET AL 8 27 2 7 0 1 0 1 0 2 6 0.259 0.0
1961 DET AL 80 285 36 73 12 4 6 33 2 24 39 0.256 -126.2
1962 DET AL 139 471 50 124 20 5 12 63 4 64 76 0.263 510.1
1963 DET AL 150 568 77 149 18 6 13 61 11 64 75 0.262 687.1
1964 DET AL 162 557 85 134 18 7 24 66 8 77 96 0.241 1244.3
1965 DET AL 113 404 61 105 13 6 15 54 6 49 62 0.260 1052.2
1966 DET AL 124 430 83 118 16 8 23 56 5 66 80 0.274 2408.0
1967 DET AL 153 557 92 133 16 7 22 65 6 105 118 0.239 2198.6
1968 DET AL 151 570 95 142 24 10 16 56 8 82 99 0.249 2027.9
1969 DET AL 74 271 49 71 10 5 11 33 2 47 41 0.262 1001.9
1970 DET AL 146 530 73 124 21 1 12 50 5 101 62 0.234 288.7
1971 DET AL 128 477 67 99 16 6 18 57 4 53 67 0.208 -168.3
1972 DET AL 122 408 47 98 16 3 8 30 0 59 59 0.240 482.5
1973 DET AL 106 343 39 94 18 1 12 47 0 49 52 0.274 1013.9
1974 BOS AL 100 272 32 57 13 1 5 24 2 39 40 0.210 -394.2
1975 BOS AL 7 15 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.133 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 47 8 10 0 0 2 4 5 10 0.213

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1972 ALCS DET 5 20 3 4 0 0 1 1 1 4 0.200
1968 WS DET 7 27 5 6 0 0 1 3 4 6 0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 971 903 2155 2299 104 552
3B 146 123 120 241 30 26
SS 666 600 992 1685 126 313

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1960 DET SS 7 7 12 26 5 7
1961 DET 3B 22 21 13 39 5 3
1961 DET SS 55 49 79 115 14 29
1962 DET 2B 70 67 186 146 12 32
1962 DET 3B 49 47 61 79 14 10
1962 DET SS 16 12 13 32 4 3
1963 DET 2B 15 15 36 32 2 8
1963 DET SS 133 133 220 356 22 68
1964 DET SS 160 159 262 467 32 84
1965 DET SS 112 107 190 286 22 58
1966 DET 3B 15 14 14 29 2 3
1966 DET SS 105 98 160 292 17 49
1967 DET 2B 145 123 270 307 21 74
1967 DET SS 43 27 30 67 7 8
1968 DET 2B 148 144 288 348 9 79
1968 DET SS 5 2 4 4 0 1
1969 DET 2B 72 70 167 196 9 40
1970 DET 2B 127 116 280 333 16 75
1970 DET 3B 12 11 3 24 2 5
1970 DET SS 15 6 16 34 3 3
1971 DET 2B 123 117 322 308 8 86
1971 DET SS 7 0 4 2 0 1
1972 DET 2B 116 110 266 249 13 63
1972 DET 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1972 DET SS 3 0 1 2 0 0
1973 DET 2B 102 96 217 265 7 62
1973 DET SS 2 0 0 1 0 1
1974 BOS 2B 53 45 123 115 7 33
1974 BOS 3B 40 25 27 62 4 4
1974 BOS SS 3 0 1 1 0 1
1975 BOS 3B 7 5 2 8 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 971
Third Base 145
Shortstop 668
Designated Hitter 4

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1968 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 71.0 280 0