Pete McBride
Born: 7/9/1875 in Adams, MA, USA
Died: 7/3/1944 in North Adams, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1898-09-20 | Final Game: 1899-09-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Peter William McBride
Biography
Pete McBride was a professional baseball pitcher active during the late 19th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the early stages of modern baseball. Born in 1875, McBride's career spanned from 1898 to 1909, during which he played primarily in the National League. He made his mark in a challenging era for pitchers, where the game was characterized by a focus on strategic play and skillful pitching.
Throughout his career, McBride recorded a win-loss record of 2-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31, reflecting the competitive environment of the league at the time. He accumulated a total of 32 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters despite not achieving significant individual accolades, such as saves, which stood at 0. While his career may not have included overwhelming statistical achievements, McBride contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a formative era for the sport, helping to lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 71.0 | 74 | 34 | 4 | 44 | 32 | 4.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CL4 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6.43 | 0.0 |
| 1899 | STL | NL | 2 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 65 | 29 | 40 | 26 | 4.08 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 29 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.241 | 0.333 | 0.379 | 0.713 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CL4 | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1899 | STL | NL | 12 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 12 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CL4 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899 | SLN | P | 11 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| 1899 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
| Second Base | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan College | New York | NY | 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898 |