Joe McCabe
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964-1965)
Joe McCabe was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1965 for the Minnesota Twins and the Washington Senators, a span of 2 seasons. In 28 career games, he hit .174 with 8 hits, 1 home runs, and 7 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1964-04-18
- Last Game
- 1965-05-22
Full name: Joseph Robert McCabe
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 46 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 21 | .174 | .231 | .239 | .470 | 0 |
Career AVG .174 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.
Career OBP .231 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.
Career SLG .239 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.
Career OPS .470 vs. league average .687 across their career seasons — 31.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 14 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | WS2 | AL | 14 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 13 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 28 | 46 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 21 | .174 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (28 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .062 |
| Away | 18 | 30 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 5 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965-05-22 | TEX | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-05-20 | TEX | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-05-19 | TEX | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-05-14 | TEX | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965-05-13 | TEX | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-05-07 | TEX | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1965-05-04 | TEX | KC1 | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1965-05-02 | TEX | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1965-05-02 | TEX | CLE | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965-04-27 | TEX | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | West Lafayette | IN | 1958, 1959, 1960 |
Joe McCabe: the record in brief
The profile opens with Joe McCabe's first major league game on April 18, 1964; the last one listed came on May 22, 1965. The season rows list, in order, the Minnesota Twins (1964) and the Washington Senators (1965). At 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds, McCabe is listed as a catcher. McCabe threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 27, 1938, in Indianapolis, IN, USA. The given name on file is Joseph Robert McCabe.
McCabe's career batting table shows 28 games, 46 at bats and 8 hits, a .174 average, plus 1 home run and 7 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .231 and .239 give McCabe a career OPS of .470. Measured against the leagues McCabe played in, the .174 career average compares with a .248 league average over the same seasons, 29.9% below the league. 1965 produced McCabe's most hits, 5 of them for the Washington Senators. The best average in the busiest seasons was .185, in 1965.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe McCabe
- What years did Joe McCabe play?
- Joe McCabe played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1965.
- Was Joe McCabe a pitcher?
- No. Joe McCabe was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Joe McCabe hit?
- Joe McCabe hit 1 career home run with 8 hits.
- What teams did Joe McCabe play for?
- Joe McCabe played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1964) and the Washington Senators (1965).
- What were Joe McCabe's career stats?
- In 28 games, Joe McCabe had 8 hits, 1 home runs, 7 RBI, 2 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .174 batting average.
- What position did Joe McCabe play?
- Joe McCabe played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe McCabe and how much did he weigh?
- Joe McCabe was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joe McCabe hit each season?
- Joe McCabe's home runs by season: 0 in 1964 and 1 in 1965. His most in one season was 1, in 1965.
- What was Joe McCabe's career batting average?
- Joe McCabe batted .174 over his career, with 8 hits in 46 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe McCabe have?
- Joe McCabe drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Joe McCabe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe McCabe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.