Tom McCreery
Born: 10/19/1874 in Beaver, PA, USA
Died: 7/3/1941 in Beaver, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1895-06-08 | Final Game: 1903-09-27
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Thomas Livingston McCreery
Biography
Tom McCreery, born in 1874, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1895 to 1903. He played during a transformative period in the sport, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. McCreery's tenure in Major League Baseball included stints with various teams, where he showcased his skills on the mound.
Over the course of his career, McCreery compiled a record of 3-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.32, accumulating a total of 14 strikeouts and 1 save. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were invaluable during a time when the game was evolving. McCreery's role as a pitcher allowed him to be part of a pivotal era in baseball history, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport's development.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 52.7 | 58 | 37 | 3 | 44 | 14 | 6.32 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | LS3 | NL | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 48.7 | 51 | 29 | 38 | 14 | 5.36 | -1088.2 |
| 1896 | LS3 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 36.00 | 0.0 |
| 1900 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 802 | 2962 | 465 | 857 | 99 | 76 | 27 | 388 | 116 | 310 | 374 | 0.289 | 0.359 | 0.401 | 0.760 | 4369.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | LS3 | NL | 31 | 108 | 18 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 0.324 | -20.2 |
| 1896 | LS3 | NL | 115 | 441 | 87 | 155 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 65 | 26 | 42 | 58 | 0.351 | 2422.0 |
| 1897 | LS3 | NL | 91 | 344 | 55 | 96 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 40 | 13 | 40 | 45 | 0.279 | -151.2 |
| 1897 | NY1 | NL | 49 | 177 | 36 | 53 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 28 | 15 | 22 | 28 | 0.299 | -151.2 |
| 1898 | NY1 | NL | 35 | 121 | 15 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 19 | 26 | 0.198 | -187.3 |
| 1898 | PIT | NL | 53 | 190 | 33 | 59 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 26 | 27 | 0.311 | -187.3 |
| 1899 | PIT | NL | 119 | 460 | 77 | 149 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 65 | 11 | 47 | 36 | 0.324 | 1431.4 |
| 1900 | PIT | NL | 43 | 132 | 20 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 23 | 0.220 | -268.4 |
| 1901 | BRO | NL | 91 | 335 | 47 | 97 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 53 | 13 | 32 | 50 | 0.290 | 850.0 |
| 1902 | BRO | NL | 112 | 430 | 49 | 105 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 57 | 16 | 29 | 44 | 0.244 | -718.5 |
| 1903 | BRO | NL | 40 | 141 | 13 | 37 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 12 | 0.262 | 124.7 |
| 1903 | BSN | NL | 23 | 83 | 15 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 0.217 | 124.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 113 | 0 | 1055 | 60 | 25 | 55 |
| 2B | 11 | 0 | 21 | 28 | 7 | 4 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 631 | 0 | 1088 | 95 | 123 | 18 |
| P | 10 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| SS | 15 | 0 | 33 | 34 | 15 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | LS3 | P | 8 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 1895 | LS3 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1895 | LS3 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1895 | LS3 | SS | 4 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| 1895 | LS3 | OF | 18 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1896 | LS3 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | LS3 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1896 | LS3 | OF | 111 | 0 | 177 | 20 | 18 | 4 |
| 1897 | LS3 | OF | 91 | 0 | 133 | 13 | 24 | 2 |
| 1897 | NY1 | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 1897 | NY1 | OF | 45 | 0 | 53 | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| 1898 | NY1 | OF | 35 | 0 | 37 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 1898 | PIT | OF | 51 | 0 | 107 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| 1899 | PIT | 2B | 7 | 0 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 2 |
| 1899 | PIT | SS | 9 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 1 |
| 1899 | PIT | OF | 98 | 0 | 200 | 16 | 21 | 2 |
| 1900 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1900 | PIT | OF | 35 | 0 | 62 | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| 1901 | BRO | 1B | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1901 | BRO | SS | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 1901 | BRO | OF | 82 | 0 | 189 | 9 | 11 | 2 |
| 1902 | BRO | 1B | 108 | 0 | 1032 | 59 | 23 | 53 |
| 1902 | BRO | OF | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903 | BRO | OF | 38 | 0 | 54 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 1903 | BSN | OF | 23 | 0 | 52 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
| First Base | 113 |
| Second Base | 11 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 15 |
| Left Field | 39 |
| Center Field | 203 |
| Right Field | 390 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington | DC | 1895 |