Sandy McDougal

Sandy McDougal was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1895 to 1905, during a transitional period in the sport as it moved away from the deadball era toward a more offense-driven game. Born in 1874, McDougal made his Major League debut on June 12, 1895, and continued to compete until his final game on October 8, 1905. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-4, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97, which reflected the challenges pitchers faced during this evolving time in baseball history. Despite his modest career statistics, including 12 strikeouts and 1 save, McDougal was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future pitching styles and strategies. His contributions to the game, while not extensively documented in the annals of baseball history, represent the perseverance and dedication of players in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As the sport transitioned into a new era, McDougal's experience and presence on the mound served as a testament to the evolving nature of baseball during his playing days.