Pat McCauley

Pat McCauley was a professional baseball player born in 1870, whose career spanned from 1893 to 1903. Primarily known as a position player, McCauley played a total of 37 games in Major League Baseball, where he made his mark with 23 hits, including 3 home runs and 12 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average was .193, and he demonstrated some speed on the bases, finishing his career with 3 stolen bases. Competing in the late 19th century, McCauley's playing era was characterized by a transition in the game, moving away from the so-called deadball era, where strategies centered around small ball tactics. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the most prominent players of his time, McCauley contributed to the evolving landscape of professional baseball, showcasing the emerging power hitting that would become a hallmark of the game in subsequent decades.