Gene McCann
Born: 6/13/1875 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 4/26/1943 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-04-19 | Final Game: 1902-04-28
Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Henry Eugene McCann
Biography
Gene McCann was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1875, who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1902. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in a total of 22 games, finishing with a win-loss record of 3-5. McCann established himself as a competent pitcher during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style.
McCann posted an earned run average (ERA) of 2.95, showcasing his ability to limit runs and maintain competitive outings on the mound. Despite his modest strikeout total of 18, he contributed to his team's efforts with a solid performance that reflected the skill level of pitchers in the early 20th century. Though his career was short-lived, Gene McCann's impact as a pitcher in the formative years of professional baseball is a testament to the era's rich history. He played during a time when baseball was gaining popularity and evolving rapidly, setting the stage for future generations of players.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 66 | 21 | 1 | 28 | 18 | 2.95 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BRO | NL | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 34 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 3.44 | -905.3 |
| 1902 | BRO | NL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 32 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 2.40 | -73.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.045 | 0.160 | 0.045 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BRO | NL | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1902 | BRO | NL | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 9 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BRO | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1902 | BRO | P | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |