Eddie McGah
Born: 9/30/1921 in Oakland, CA, USA
Died: 9/30/2002 in Oakland, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1946-04-26 | Final Game: 1947-09-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 183 lbs
Full name: Edward Joseph McGah
Biography
Eddie McGah was a professional baseball player born in 1921, whose career spanned from 1946 to 1947. Primarily known as a position player, McGah played a total of 24 games in Major League Baseball. He made his mark in a post-World War II era, a time when the league was beginning to see the integration of players and a shift in the dynamics of the game. McGah's playing style was characterized by his hustle and determination, qualities that endeared him to fans despite his modest offensive statistics.
During his brief major league tenure, McGah recorded 8 hits and drove in 3 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .157. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions to the teams he played for were more about grit than glamour. Though his time in the spotlight was short, McGah's journey through baseball during a transformative period in the sport reflects the broader narrative of resilience and change that defined the game in the late 1940s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 51 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0.157 | 0.295 | 0.216 | 0.511 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | BOS | AL | 15 | 37 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0.216 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 9 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 21 | 0 | 71 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | BOS | C | 14 | 0 | 47 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947 | BOS | C | 7 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 21 |