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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 3 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.545 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 13 | 35 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.257 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | OF | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1910 | CIN | OF | 9 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 9 |