Algie McBride
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1896-1901)
Algie McBride was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1901 for the Chicago Cubs, the Cincinnati Reds, and the New York Giants, a span of 6 seasons. In 403 career games, he hit .292 with 464 hits, 12 home runs, and 179 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,084.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 152 lb
- Died
- 1/10/1956 in Georgetown, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1896-05-12
- Last Game
- 1901-09-16
Full name: Algernon Griggs McBride
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 403 | 1,589 | 258 | 464 | 60 | 26 | 12 | 179 | 36 | 132 | 128 | .292 | .356 | .385 | .741 | 2,084 |
Career AVG .292 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .356 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.
Career SLG .385 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.
Career OPS .741 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — +5.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | CHN | NL | 9 | 29 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | .241 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1898 | CIN | NL | 120 | 486 | 94 | 147 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 43 | 16 | 51 | 36 | .302 | .270 (+12%) | .333 (+15%) | .347 (+13%) | .680 (+14%) | 1418.0 |
| 1899 | CIN | NL | 64 | 251 | 57 | 87 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 30 | 15 | .347 | .282 (+23%) | .343 (+25%) | .366 (+22%) | .710 (+23%) | 1177.3 |
| 1900 | CIN | NL | 112 | 436 | 59 | 120 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 59 | 12 | 25 | 28 | .275 | .279 (-1%) | .338 (-5%) | .366 (+2%) | .705 (-2%) | -178.2 |
| 1901 | CIN | NL | 30 | 123 | 19 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 11 | .236 | .271 (-13%) | .326 (-14%) | .359 (-5%) | .686 (-9%) | -183.9 |
| 1901 | NY1 | NL | 68 | 264 | 27 | 74 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 3 | 12 | 35 | .280 | .271 (+3%) | .326 (-3%) | .359 (-4%) | .686 (-4%) | -183.9 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 403 | 1,589 | 258 | 464 | 60 | 26 | 12 | 179 | 36 | 132 | 128 | .292 | — | — | — | — | 2,049 | ||
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 (394 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 207 | 801 | 137 | 237 | 6 | 93 | .296 |
| Away | 187 | 760 | 118 | 220 | 5 | 79 | .289 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-09-16 | NY1 | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-12 | NY1 | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-11 | NY1 | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1901-09-10 | NY1 | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1901-09-09 | NY1 | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-09-09 | NY1 | STL | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-07 | NY1 | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-09-06 | NY1 | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-06 | NY1 | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1901-09-05 | NY1 | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 43 |
| Center Field | 189 |
| Right Field | 166 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Algie McBride (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Algie McBride: the record in brief
May 12, 1896 and September 16, 1901 bracket Algie McBride's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago Colts (1896), the Cincinnati Reds (1898 to 1901), and the New York Giants (1901). McBride played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on May 23, 1869, in Martinsville, IN, USA and a listed size of 152 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. McBride died on January 10, 1956, in Georgetown, OH, USA. The bio lists the given name Algernon Griggs.
McBride's career batting table shows 403 games, 1,589 at bats and 464 hits, a .292 average, along with 12 homers, 179 runs batted in, and 36 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .356 clip and slugging .385, McBride finished with a .741 OPS. Against a .278 league average for those years, McBride's .292 average was near the norm. McBride collected a career-high 147 hits in 1898.
Frequently Asked Questions about Algie McBride
- What years did Algie McBride play?
- Algie McBride played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1901.
- Was Algie McBride a pitcher?
- No. Algie McBride was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Algie McBride hit?
- Algie McBride hit 12 career home runs with 464 hits.
- What teams did Algie McBride play for?
- Algie McBride played for 3 teams: the Chicago Colts (1896), the Cincinnati Reds (1898–1901), and the New York Giants (1901).
- What were Algie McBride's career stats?
- In 403 games, Algie McBride had 464 hits, 12 home runs, 179 RBI, 258 runs, and 36 stolen bases, with a .292 batting average.
- What position did Algie McBride play?
- Algie McBride played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Algie McBride and how much did he weigh?
- Algie McBride was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 152 pounds.
- How many home runs did Algie McBride hit each season?
- Algie McBride's home runs by season: 1 in 1896, 2 in 1898, 1 in 1899, 4 in 1900, and 4 in 1901. His most in one season was 4, in 1900 and 1901.
- What was Algie McBride's career batting average?
- Algie McBride batted .292 over his career, with 464 hits in 1,589 at bats.
- How many RBI did Algie McBride have?
- Algie McBride drove in 179 runs in his career.
- Is Algie McBride in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Algie McBride has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.