Swat McCabe, baseball player, 1909-1910

Swat McCabe

Born: 11/20/1881 in Towanda, PA, USA

Died: 12/9/1944 in Bristol, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-23 | Final Game: 1910-05-20

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: James Arthur McCabe

Biography

Swat McCabe, born in 1881, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century as a position player. His career spanned a brief period from 1909 to 1910, during which he played in a total of 16 games. McCabe showcased a solid hitting ability, finishing his career with a batting average of .326, which highlighted his skill at the plate during an era that was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded style of play. During his time in the league, McCabe recorded 15 hits and drove in 5 runs, demonstrating a knack for contributing to his team's offense. Despite not hitting any home runs, he was a versatile player, adding 1 stolen base to his career totals. Although McCabe's time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, his performance reflected the competitive spirit and evolving nature of the game during the early 1900s, a time when players were beginning to explore new strategies and styles of play.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 46 5 15 2 0 0 5 1 1 2 0.326 0.354 0.370 0.724 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 12 10 19 2 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 4
Right Field 9