Jim McCauley
Born: 3/24/1863 in Stanley, NY, USA
Died: 9/14/1930 in Canandaigua, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-09-17 | Final Game: 1886-07-15
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: James Adelbert McCauley
Biography
Jim McCauley, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player who played from 1884 until 1886. As a position player, McCauley participated in a total of 39 games during his brief career in the major leagues. He recorded 23 hits, contributing to a batting average of .189. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 10 runs and showcased his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases.
Competing in a period marked by the transition from the early days of baseball to a more organized and competitive professional environment, McCauley’s contributions came during a time when the game was still evolving. His tenure in the league was relatively short, yet he played a role in the rich tapestry of baseball history, embodying the spirit of perseverance that characterized many players of his era. Despite the modest statistics, McCauley's involvement in the game during the mid-1880s places him in an important context of baseball's formative years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 122 | 10 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 24 | 15 | 0.189 | 0.322 | 0.230 | 0.551 | -181.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | SL4 | AA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1885 | BFN | NL | 24 | 84 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 0.179 | -181.8 |
| 1885 | CHC | NL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.167 | -181.8 |
| 1886 | BR3 | AA | 11 | 30 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0.233 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 35 | 0 | 169 | 57 | 27 | 3 |
| OF | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | SL4 | C | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1885 | BFN | C | 21 | 0 | 94 | 38 | 9 | 1 |
| 1885 | BFN | OF | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | CHN | C | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1885 | CHN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1886 | BR3 | C | 11 | 0 | 61 | 16 | 14 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 35 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union College | Schenectady | NY | 1882, 1883 |