Pat McCauley
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1893-1903)
Pat McCauley was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1903 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Washington Nationals, and the New York Yankees, a span of 11 seasons. In 37 career games, he hit .193 with 23 hits, 3 home runs, and 12 RBI.
- 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 156 lb
- Died
- 1/17/1917 in Hoboken, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1893-09-05
- Last Game
- 1903-09-04
Full name: Patrick F. McCauley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 119 | 14 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 12 | .193 | .244 | .294 | .538 | -68 |
Career AVG .193 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.
Career OBP .244 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.
Career OPS .538 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 24.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | SLN | NL | 5 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .062 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1896 | WAS | NL | 26 | 84 | 14 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 8 | .250 | .290 (-14%) | .354 (-11%) | .387 (+1%) | .741 (-5%) | -68.0 |
| 1903 | NYA | AL | 6 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .053 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 37 | 119 | 14 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 12 | .193 | — | — | — | — | -68 | ||
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 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 5 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .067 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-09-04 | NYY | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-03 | NYY | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-02 | NYY | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-09-01 | NYY | PHA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-09-01 | NYY | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-08-27 | NYY | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 35 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Pat McCauley: the record in brief
Pat McCauley played a first major league game on September 5, 1893 and a last one on September 4, 1903. McCauley played for the St. Louis Browns (1893), the Washington Senators (1896), and the New York Highlanders (1903). McCauley played primarily as a catcher. The bio adds a birth date on June 10, 1870, in Ware, MA, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 10 inches and 156 pounds. McCauley died on January 17, 1917, in Hoboken, NJ, USA. Pat McCauley was the playing name; the full given name is Patrick F.
The batting record for McCauley: 37 games, 23 hits in 119 at bats, and a .193 average; the totals also include 3 home runs and 12 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .244 clip and slugging .294, McCauley finished with a .538 OPS. McCauley's .193 average ran 29.9% below the .276 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 24.0% below league average (.538 against .708). No season topped the 21 hits of 1896.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pat McCauley
- What years did Pat McCauley play?
- Pat McCauley played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1903.
- Was Pat McCauley a pitcher?
- No. Pat McCauley was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Pat McCauley hit?
- Pat McCauley hit 3 career home runs with 23 hits.
- What teams did Pat McCauley play for?
- Pat McCauley played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1893), the Washington Senators (1896), and the New York Highlanders (1903).
- What were Pat McCauley's career stats?
- In 37 games, Pat McCauley had 23 hits, 3 home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .193 batting average.
- What position did Pat McCauley play?
- Pat McCauley played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pat McCauley and how much did he weigh?
- Pat McCauley was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 156 pounds.
- How many home runs did Pat McCauley hit each season?
- Pat McCauley's home runs by season: 0 in 1893, 3 in 1896, and 0 in 1903. His most in one season was 3, in 1896.
- What was Pat McCauley's career batting average?
- Pat McCauley batted .193 over his career, with 23 hits in 119 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pat McCauley have?
- Pat McCauley drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Pat McCauley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pat McCauley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.