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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | CIN | NL | 110 | 417 | 48 | 125 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 8 | 13 | 36 | 0.300 | -525.5 |
| 1941 | CIN | NL | 110 | 369 | 52 | 106 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 30 | 24 | 0.287 | 113.5 |
| 1942 | CIN | NL | 40 | 135 | 18 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 0.237 | -174.9 |
| 1943 | CIN | NL | 4 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 59 | 164 | 23 | 43 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 0.262 | -184.5 |
| 1946 | CIN | NL | 23 | 74 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0.216 | -184.5 |
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 92 | 284 | 42 | 81 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 36 | 1 | 20 | 21 | 0.285 | 127.8 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 115 | 343 | 45 | 104 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 39 | 1 | 32 | 34 | 0.303 | 454.9 |
| 1949 | BRO | NL | 55 | 139 | 17 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 0.209 | -512.8 |
| 1950 | CHW | AL | 55 | 138 | 16 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 0.232 | -448.6 |
| 1950 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | -448.6 |
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 81 | 243 | 31 | 70 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 29 | 20 | 0.288 | 74.2 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | CIN | OF | 107 | 0 | 266 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| 1941 | CIN | OF | 101 | 0 | 240 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| 1942 | CIN | OF | 38 | 0 | 93 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1943 | CIN | OF | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946 | BSN | OF | 48 | 0 | 109 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1946 | CIN | OF | 21 | 0 | 56 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | BSN | OF | 79 | 0 | 155 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1948 | BSN | OF | 100 | 0 | 187 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| 1949 | BRO | OF | 49 | 0 | 75 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | CHA | OF | 44 | 0 | 105 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1951 | WS1 | OF | 62 | 0 | 134 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 304 |
| Center Field | 316 |
| Right Field | 70 |