Clyde McCullough
Born: 3/4/1917 in Nashville, TN, USA
Died: 9/18/1982 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-04-28 | Final Game: 1956-07-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Clyde Edward McCullough
Biography
Clyde McCullough was a talented position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1940 to 1956. Born in 1917, McCullough made his debut during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,098 games, accumulating 785 hits, 52 home runs, and 339 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .252. Known for his versatility and skill behind the plate, he was an essential contributor to his teams, earning All-Star selections in two seasons.
McCullough's playing style was defined by his solid defensive capabilities and an ability to produce key hits, making him a valuable asset in the lineup. He also showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 27 stolen bases. His contributions to the game extended beyond statistics, as he played during a time of significant change in baseball history, witnessing the integration of the sport and the rise of power hitting. Clyde McCullough remains a noteworthy figure in baseball history for his accomplishments and the impact he had during his playing years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1098 | 3121 | 308 | 785 | 121 | 28 | 52 | 339 | 27 | 265 | 398 | 0.252 | 0.314 | 0.358 | 0.672 | -2979.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | CHC | NL | 9 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | CHC | NL | 125 | 418 | 41 | 95 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 53 | 5 | 34 | 67 | 0.227 | -1144.7 |
| 1942 | CHC | NL | 109 | 337 | 39 | 95 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 7 | 25 | 47 | 0.282 | 424.8 |
| 1943 | CHC | NL | 87 | 266 | 20 | 63 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 6 | 24 | 33 | 0.237 | -477.8 |
| 1946 | CHC | NL | 95 | 307 | 38 | 88 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 2 | 22 | 39 | 0.287 | 451.9 |
| 1947 | CHC | NL | 86 | 234 | 25 | 59 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 20 | 20 | 0.252 | -198.8 |
| 1948 | CHC | NL | 69 | 172 | 10 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 25 | 0.209 | -784.6 |
| 1949 | PIT | NL | 91 | 241 | 30 | 57 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 24 | 30 | 0.237 | -414.4 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 103 | 279 | 28 | 71 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 34 | 3 | 31 | 35 | 0.254 | -43.7 |
| 1951 | PIT | NL | 92 | 259 | 26 | 77 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 39 | 2 | 27 | 31 | 0.297 | 572.8 |
| 1952 | PIT | NL | 66 | 172 | 10 | 40 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 0.233 | -540.0 |
| 1953 | CHC | NL | 77 | 229 | 21 | 59 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 23 | 0.258 | -394.0 |
| 1954 | CHC | NL | 31 | 81 | 9 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.259 | 59.7 |
| 1955 | CHC | NL | 44 | 81 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 0.198 | -490.2 |
| 1956 | CHC | NL | 14 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | WS | CHN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| C | 989 | 47 | 3953 | 477 | 72 | 64 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | CHN | C | 7 | 0 | 44 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941 | CHN | C | 119 | 0 | 481 | 64 | 10 | 6 |
| 1942 | CHN | C | 97 | 0 | 386 | 61 | 9 | 10 |
| 1943 | CHN | C | 81 | 0 | 271 | 25 | 7 | 2 |
| 1946 | CHN | C | 89 | 0 | 390 | 40 | 4 | 4 |
| 1947 | CHN | C | 64 | 0 | 280 | 35 | 5 | 3 |
| 1948 | CHN | C | 51 | 0 | 225 | 25 | 7 | 5 |
| 1949 | PIT | C | 90 | 0 | 363 | 39 | 6 | 8 |
| 1950 | PIT | C | 100 | 0 | 362 | 45 | 6 | 3 |
| 1951 | PIT | C | 87 | 0 | 364 | 52 | 5 | 10 |
| 1952 | PIT | C | 61 | 0 | 227 | 38 | 5 | 4 |
| 1952 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | CHN | C | 73 | 0 | 273 | 31 | 4 | 7 |
| 1954 | CHN | C | 26 | 18 | 103 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1954 | CHN | 3B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 1955 | CHN | C | 37 | 26 | 160 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | CHN | C | 7 | 3 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 987 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 3 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |