Brian McCall
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962-1963)
Brian McCall was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1963 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 7 career games, he hit .200 with 3 hits, 2 home runs, and 3 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1962-09-18
- Last Game
- 1963-09-29
Full name: Brian Allen McCall
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .200 | .250 | .600 | .850 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
Career SLG .600 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +56.8% above league average.
Career OPS .850 vs. league average .700 across their career seasons — +21.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | CHA | AL | 4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | CHA | AL | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | .429 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-09-29 | CHW | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-28 | CHW | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963-09-25 | CHW | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-09-30 | CHW | NYY | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-09-28 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-23 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-18 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Brian McCall: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 18, 1962 and the final game on September 29, 1963, Brian McCall built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago White Sox. McCall, an outfielder by primary position, both batted and threw left-handed. The recorded size is 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds. The birth record reads January 25, 1943, in Kentfield, CA, USA. Brian McCall was the playing name; the full given name is Brian Allen.
Across 7 games at the plate, McCall's career line reads 3 hits in 15 at bats for a .200 average, along with 2 homers and 3 runs batted in. Set against a .252 league average for the same years, McCall's .200 average sits 20.6% below it. In OPS terms, McCall's .850 stands 21.4% above the league's .700. No season topped the 3 hits of 1962. The best average in the busiest seasons was .375, in 1962.
Most of McCall's defensive work, 2 games, came at right field; the rest of the position table shows center field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian McCall
- What years did Brian McCall play?
- Brian McCall played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1963.
- Was Brian McCall a pitcher?
- No. Brian McCall was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brian McCall hit?
- Brian McCall hit 2 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Brian McCall play for?
- Brian McCall played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1962–1963).
- What were Brian McCall's career stats?
- In 7 games, Brian McCall had 3 hits, 2 home runs, 3 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Brian McCall play?
- Brian McCall played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brian McCall and how much did he weigh?
- Brian McCall was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Brian McCall hit each season?
- Brian McCall's home runs by season: 2 in 1962 and 0 in 1963. His most in one season was 2, in 1962.
- What was Brian McCall's career batting average?
- Brian McCall batted .200 over his career, with 3 hits in 15 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brian McCall have?
- Brian McCall drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Brian McCall in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian McCall has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.