Mike McDermott
Born: 9/7/1874 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 6/30/1943 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1895-04-20 | Final Game: 1897-07-31
Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 145 lbs
Full name: Michael Joseph McDermott
Biography
Mike McDermott was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1874, whose career spanned from 1895 to July 31, 1897. Competing during the late 19th century, a time when the game was transitioning away from the deadball era, McDermott played in an environment that was marked by evolving pitching styles and strategies. Over the course of his relatively brief career, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 33 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 6.17. His pitching repertoire included a variety of deliveries that showcased the skills of the time, although his overall performance reflected the challenges many pitchers faced in an era of offensive explosion.
In total, McDermott recorded 69 strikeouts during his professional tenure, although he did not register any saves. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his era, his contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1890s remain a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history. As the game continued to evolve after his departure from the mound, McDermott's experience reflects the trials and tribulations faced by many players in the formative years of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 33 | 58 | 47 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 355.7 | 443 | 244 | 16 | 191 | 69 | 6.17 | 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 | 4 | 19 | 33 | 26 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 207.3 | 258 | 138 | 103 | 42 | 5.99 | -3017.5 |
| 1896 | LS3 | NL | 2 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 65.0 | 87 | 53 | 44 | 12 | 7.34 | -2760.2 |
| 1897 | CL4 | NL | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 75 | 31 | 25 | 12 | 4.50 | -637.0 |
| 1897 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 9.28 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 143 | 18 | 31 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 21 | 0.217 | 0.296 | 0.308 | 0.603 | -442.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | LS3 | NL | 33 | 82 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 0.159 | -442.0 |
| 1896 | LS3 | NL | 12 | 27 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.296 | 0.0 |
| 1897 | CL4 | NL | 9 | 25 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.320 | 0.0 |
| 1897 | STL | NL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 58 | 0 | 15 | 105 | 19 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | LS3 | P | 33 | 0 | 6 | 57 | 14 | 2 |
| 1896 | LS3 | P | 12 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| 1897 | CL4 | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 1897 | SLN | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 58 |