Bill McCloskey
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1875-1884)
Bill McCloskey was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1884 for the Washington Nationals and the Wilmington Quicksteps, a span of 10 seasons. In 20 career games, he hit .143 with 10 hits and 4 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 155 lb
- Born
- 1852 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Died
- 7/9/1924 in Westville, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1875-05-25
- Last Game
- 1884-09-09
Full name: William George McCloskey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 70 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .143 | .155 | .143 | .298 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.
Career OBP .155 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.
Career OPS .298 vs. league average .599 across their career seasons — 50.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | WS6 | 11 | 40 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .175 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1884 | WIL | UA | 9 | 30 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 20 | 70 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 16 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 3 |
Bill McCloskey: the record in brief
May 25, 1875 and September 9, 1884 bracket Bill McCloskey's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Washington Nationals (1875) and the Wilmington Quicksteps (1884). The bio lists McCloskey's primary position as catcher. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 8 inches and 155 pounds. The birth record reads in 1852, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. McCloskey died on July 9, 1924, in Westville, NJ, USA. Bill McCloskey was the playing name; the full given name is William George.
McCloskey finished with 10 hits from 70 at bats in 20 games, which works out to .143; the totals also include 4 runs batted in. McCloskey's career OPS of .298 combines a .155 on-base mark with .143 slugging. Measured against the leagues McCloskey played in, the .143 career average compares with a .245 league average over the same seasons, 41.8% below the league. The OPS comparison is .298 to a league .599, 50.3% below average. McCloskey collected a career-high 7 hits in 1875. The best average in the busiest seasons was .175, in 1875.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill McCloskey
- What years did Bill McCloskey play?
- Bill McCloskey played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1884.
- Was Bill McCloskey a pitcher?
- No. Bill McCloskey was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bill McCloskey hit?
- Bill McCloskey hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Bill McCloskey play for?
- Bill McCloskey played for 2 teams: the Washington Nationals (1875) and the Wilmington Quicksteps (1884).
- What were Bill McCloskey's career stats?
- In 20 games, Bill McCloskey had 10 hits, 4 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Bill McCloskey play?
- Bill McCloskey played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill McCloskey and how much did he weigh?
- Bill McCloskey was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Bill McCloskey's career batting average?
- Bill McCloskey batted .143 over his career, with 10 hits in 70 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill McCloskey have?
- Bill McCloskey drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Bill McCloskey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill McCloskey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.