Bill McCahan
Born: 6/7/1921 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 7/3/1986 in Fort Worth, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1946-09-15 | Final Game: 1949-06-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: William Glenn McCahan
Biography
Bill McCahan, born in 1921, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1946 until his last game on June 19, 1949. Known for his solid pitching capabilities during the post-World War II era, McCahan compiled a career record of 16 wins and 14 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.84. Throughout his brief but impactful career, he accumulated a total of 76 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to retire batters effectively.
McCahan's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, attributes that were particularly valuable during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more offensive era. While he did not record any saves, his contributions to his teams were significant, as he consistently provided reliable innings on the hill. His career spanned a pivotal time in baseball history, when the game was evolving, and players were beginning to emerge from the shadows of the war years, setting the stage for the coming golden age of baseball.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.12 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.12 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 14 | 57 | 40 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 290.7 | 297 | 124 | 15 | 145 | 76 | 3.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18.0 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 1.00 | 108.2 |
| 1947 | PHA | AL | 10 | 5 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 165.3 | 160 | 61 | 62 | 47 | 3.32 | 1209.1 |
| 1948 | PHA | AL | 4 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 86.7 | 98 | 55 | 65 | 20 | 5.71 | -3369.9 |
| 1949 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 23 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 2.61 | 306.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 96 | 12 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0.208 | 0.255 | 0.240 | 0.494 | -401.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | PHA | AL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PHA | AL | 29 | 55 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.164 | -401.3 |
| 1948 | PHA | AL | 17 | 31 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.258 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | PHA | AL | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 57 | 0 | 14 | 49 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | PHA | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | PHA | P | 29 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| 1948 | PHA | P | 17 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949 | PHA | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 57 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham | NC | 1940, 1941, 1942 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 26th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |