Henry McCall
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Henry McCall was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 4 teams, including the Chicago American Giants. In 67 career games, he hit .310 with 75 hits, 2 home runs, and 29 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 201 lb
- Died
- 12/5/1998 in Chicago, IL, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 242 | 29 | 75 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 12 | 0 | .310 | .345 | .413 | .758 | -2 |
Career AVG .310 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +14.1% above league average.
Career OBP .345 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .413 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.
Career OPS .758 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CAG | IND | 13 | 42 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .262 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | CAG | NAL | 8 | 29 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .241 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | SL2 | NAL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | IA | NAL | 8 | 31 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .387 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1938 | BBB | NAL | 23 | 92 | 11 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .304 | .272 (+12%) | .341 (-7%) | .392 (+11%) | .734 (+3%) | -2.4 |
| 1939 | CAG | NAL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CAG | NAL | 3 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .556 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | CAG | NAL | 9 | 34 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .324 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 67 | 242 | 29 | 75 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 12 | 0 | .310 | — | — | — | — | -2 | ||
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 (61 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 79 | 12 | 30 | 4 | 14 | .380 |
| Away | 34 | 114 | 16 | 47 | 2 | 18 | .412 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-09-10 | CAG | CIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945-06-10 | CAG | BIR | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-06-05 | CAG | MEM | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-06-03 | CAG | MEM | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-05-31 | CAG | KCM | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945-05-29 | CAG | KCM | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-05-28 | CAG | KCM | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-05-27 | CAG | KCM | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-05-25 | CAG | KCM | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-05-20 | CAG | KCM | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 64 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Henry McCall: the record in brief
Henry McCall's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1936 to 1945. By club, McCall's seasons break down as the Chicago American Giants (1936 to 1945), the St. Louis Stars (1937), the Indianapolis Athletics (1937), and the Birmingham Black Barons (1938). McCall, a first baseman by primary position, both batted and threw left-handed. McCall is listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 201 pounds. McCall was born on November 19, 1907, in Ellisville, MS, USA. The bio records the death on December 5, 1998, in Chicago, IL, USA.
The batting record for McCall: 67 games, 75 hits in 242 at bats, and a .310 average, adding 2 home runs and 29 runs batted in. McCall's career OPS of .758 combines a .345 on-base mark with .413 slugging. Set against a .272 league average for the same years, McCall's .310 average sits 14.1% above it. The hits column peaks at 28, in 1938. In 1938, a season of regular play, McCall hit .304 while the league hit .272.
Frequently Asked Questions about Henry McCall
- Was Henry McCall a pitcher?
- No. Henry McCall was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Henry McCall hit?
- Henry McCall hit 2 career home runs with 75 hits.
- What teams did Henry McCall play for?
- Henry McCall played for 4 teams: the Chicago American Giants (1936–1937, 1939, 1944–1945), the St. Louis Stars (1937), the Indianapolis Athletics (1937), and the Birmingham Black Barons (1938).
- What were Henry McCall's career stats?
- In 67 games, Henry McCall had 75 hits, 2 home runs, 29 RBI, 29 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .310 batting average.
- What position did Henry McCall play?
- Henry McCall played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Henry McCall and how much did he weigh?
- Henry McCall was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 201 pounds.
- How many home runs did Henry McCall hit each season?
- Henry McCall's home runs by season: 0 in 1936, 1 in 1937, 1 in 1938, 0 in 1939, 0 in 1944, and 0 in 1945. His most in one season was 1, in 1937 and 1938.
- What was Henry McCall's career batting average?
- Henry McCall batted .310 over his career, with 75 hits in 242 at bats.
- How many RBI did Henry McCall have?
- Henry McCall drove in 29 runs in his career.
- Is Henry McCall in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Henry McCall has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.