Emmet McCann
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1920-1926)
Emmet McCann was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1926 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 7 seasons. In 71 career games, he hit .227 with 44 hits and 18 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 150 lb
- Died
- 4/15/1937 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1920-04-19
- Last Game
- 1926-05-23
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 194 | 19 | 44 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 8 | .227 | .261 | .268 | .529 | -844 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career OBP .261 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.
Career SLG .268 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.
Career OPS .529 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 27.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | PHA | AL | 13 | 34 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .265 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 52 | 157 | 15 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 6 | .223 | .286 (-22%) | .344 (-30%) | .395 (-36%) | .739 (-33%) | -843.8 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 71 | 194 | 19 | 44 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 8 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -844 | ||
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 (72 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 44 | 124 | 10 | 25 | 0 | 10 | .202 |
| Away | 28 | 71 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 10 | .282 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926-05-23 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-14 | BOS | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-10 | BOS | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926-05-07 | BOS | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926-04-30 | BOS | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-04-13 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-11 | PHA | MIN | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-10 | PHA | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-09-09 | PHA | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-08 | PHA | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 10 |
| Shortstop | 44 |
Emmet McCann: the record in brief
According to the bio, Emmet McCann debuted on April 19, 1920 and played a final game on May 23, 1926. By club, McCann's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Athletics (1920 through 1921) and the Boston Red Sox (1926). At 5'11" and 150 pounds, McCann is listed as a shortstop. McCann threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. McCann was born on March 4, 1902, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The bio records the death on April 15, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Across 71 games at the plate, McCann's career line reads 44 hits in 194 at bats for a .227 average; the totals also include 18 RBI. McCann's career OPS of .529 combines a .261 on-base mark with .268 slugging. Measured against the leagues McCann played in, the .227 career average compares with a .279 league average over the same seasons, 18.8% below the league. By OPS the gap is 27.0% below league average (.529 against .724). The highest hit total in a season was 35, in 1921. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .223 in 1921, did not top the league's .286.
Frequently Asked Questions about Emmet McCann
- What years did Emmet McCann play?
- Emmet McCann played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1926.
- Was Emmet McCann a pitcher?
- No. Emmet McCann was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Emmet McCann hit?
- Emmet McCann hit 0 career home runs with 44 hits.
- What teams did Emmet McCann play for?
- Emmet McCann played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1920–1921) and the Boston Red Sox (1926).
- What were Emmet McCann's career stats?
- In 71 games, Emmet McCann had 44 hits, 18 RBI, 19 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .227 batting average.
- What position did Emmet McCann play?
- Emmet McCann played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Emmet McCann and how much did he weigh?
- Emmet McCann was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Emmet McCann's career batting average?
- Emmet McCann batted .227 over his career, with 44 hits in 194 at bats.
- How many RBI did Emmet McCann have?
- Emmet McCann drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Emmet McCann in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Emmet McCann has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.