Alex McColl
Born: 3/29/1894 in Eagleville, OH, USA
Died: 2/6/1991 in Kingsville, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1933-08-27 | Final Game: 1934-09-29
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Alexander Boyd McColl
Biography
Alex McColl, born in 1894, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1933 to 1934. He made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was moving away from the deadball era and into a new phase characterized by more offensive play. McColl's career record stood at 4-4, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.7, he demonstrated the ability to keep runs to a minimum, highlighting his effectiveness as a pitcher during his time.
Throughout his brief career, McColl accumulated a total of 34 strikeouts and recorded 1 save, indicating his role as a reliable option in the bullpen as well as a starter. While his time in Major League Baseball was limited, McColl contributed to the game with his pitching prowess, and his statistics reflect the challenges faced by pitchers of his era. McColl's legacy, though not widely known, is a testament to the many players who shaped the game in the early years of modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 129.0 | 142 | 53 | 6 | 43 | 34 | 3.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2.65 | - |
| 1934 | WSN | AL | 3 | 4 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 112.0 | 129 | 48 | 36 | 29 | 3.86 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.135 | 0.179 | 0.189 | 0.369 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | WSN | AL | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | WSN | AL | 42 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.097 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | WS | WS1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | WS | WS1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 46 | 0 | 6 | 36 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | WS1 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934 | WS1 | P | 42 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 2 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 46 |