Bill McCarthy
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1905-1907)
Bill McCarthy was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1907 for the Boston Braves and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 3 seasons. In 4 career games, he hit .091 with 1 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Died
- 2/4/1928 in Washington, DC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1905-06-05
- Last Game
- 1907-09-14
Full name: William John McCarthy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .091 | .091 | .091 | .182 | 0 |
Career AVG .091 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 63.2% below league average.
Career OBP .091 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 70.3% below league average.
Career SLG .091 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 71.2% below league average.
Career OPS .182 vs. league average .622 across their career seasons — 70.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | BSN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-09-14 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-13 | CIN | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-12 | CIN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-06-05 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University | New York | NY | 1905 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill McCarthy
- What years did Bill McCarthy play?
- Bill McCarthy played in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1907.
- Was Bill McCarthy a pitcher?
- No. Bill McCarthy was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bill McCarthy hit?
- Bill McCarthy hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Bill McCarthy's career batting average?
- Bill McCarthy batted .091 over his career, with 1 hits in 11 at bats.
- Is Bill McCarthy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill McCarthy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Bill McCarthy play for?
- Bill McCarthy played for the Boston Braves and the Cincinnati Reds.