Bill McCabe
Born: 10/28/1892 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 9/2/1966 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1918-04-16 | Final Game: 1920-10-03
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: William Francis McCabe
Biography
Bill McCabe, born in 1892, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1918 to 1920. Primarily serving as a position player, McCabe played a total of 106 games in Major League Baseball during his brief tenure. Despite facing the challenges of the post-World War I era, a time marked by a shifting landscape in American sports, he made his mark in the game with a style characterized by speed and defensive versatility.
Throughout his career, McCabe recorded 32 hits, contributing 13 RBIs while maintaining a batting average of .161. He also showcased his base-running ability, amassing 6 stolen bases, which reflected the strategic emphasis on speed and aggression prevalent in baseball at the time. While he did not hit any home runs, his contributions came during a period where the game was beginning to transition away from the deadball era. McCabe's time in the league, although limited, remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, illustrating the diverse backgrounds and playing styles that have shaped the sport.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.250 | .000 | 0.250 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.250 | .000 | 0.250 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 199 | 28 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 28 | 0.161 | 0.227 | 0.196 | 0.423 | -1019.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | CHC | NL | 29 | 45 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0.178 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | CHC | NL | 33 | 84 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 0.155 | -392.3 |
| 1920 | BRO | NL | 41 | 68 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0.147 | -627.1 |
| 1920 | CHC | NL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | -627.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | WS | BRO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1918 | WS | CHN | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 17 | 0 | 27 | 47 | 6 | 2 |
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 30 | 0 | 47 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| SS | 17 | 0 | 29 | 45 | 10 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | CHN | 2B | 13 | 0 | 21 | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| 1918 | CHN | OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | CHN | SS | 4 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 1919 | CHN | OF | 20 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1920 | BRO | 2B | 4 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1920 | BRO | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | BRO | SS | 13 | 0 | 22 | 38 | 8 | 4 |
| 1920 | BRO | OF | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 18 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 16 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 20 |