Bill McCarthy
Born: 2/14/1886 in Boston, MA, USA
Died: 2/4/1928 in Washington, DC, USA
MLB Debut: 1905-06-05 | Final Game: 1907-09-14
Throws: R
Full name: William John McCarthy
Biography
Bill McCarthy was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who played in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. His career spanned from 1905 to 1907, during which he participated in a total of 4 games as a position player. McCarthy's brief appearance in Major League Baseball was characterized by his determination and the challenges of competing at a time when the sport was evolving rapidly.
Throughout his career, McCarthy recorded 1 hit in 11 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.091. While he did not achieve notable home runs or RBIs, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the dedication of many players who were part of the burgeoning professional baseball landscape. Although his time in the majors was limited, McCarthy's involvement in the game during its formative years is a testament to the rich history of baseball.
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 | 0.091 | 0.091 | 0.091 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | BSN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 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 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 4 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | BSN | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1907 | CIN | C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University | New York | NY | 1905 |