Mike McCormick, baseball player, 1940-1951

Mike McCormick

Born: 5/6/1917 in Angel's Camp, CA, USA

Died: 4/13/1976 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-16 | Final Game: 1951-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Myron Winthrop McCormick

Biography

Mike McCormick was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who played in Major League Baseball from 1940 until his retirement in 1951. Primarily recognized as a position player, McCormick appeared in 748 games throughout his career, during which he demonstrated a solid offensive presence. He recorded 640 hits and finished with a respectable batting average of .275. His contributions included 14 home runs and 215 runs batted in (RBIs), alongside 16 stolen bases, showcasing a balance of power and speed typical of his playing style. McCormick's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, encompassing the pre- and post-World War II eras. His ability to adapt to the evolving game made him a valuable asset to his teams. While not often mentioned among the game's elite, McCormick's consistent performance and resilience in the face of the challenges of his time underscored the importance of role players in the broader narrative of baseball history. His legacy remains as a testament to the dedication and skill that characterized the era in which he played.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
748 2325 302 640 100 29 14 215 16 188 173 0.275 0.330 0.361 0.692 -1322.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 52 2 15 3 0 0 4 1 10 0.288

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1949 WS BRO 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1948 WS BSN 6 23 1 6 0 0 0 2 0 4 0.261
1940 WS CIN 7 29 1 9 3 0 0 2 1 6 0.310

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 653 0 1430 47 30 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 304
Center Field 316
Right Field 70