Jim McGinley
Born: 10/2/1878 in Groveland, MA, USA
Died: 9/20/1961 in Haverhill, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1904-09-22 | Final Game: 1905-05-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: James William McGinley
Biography
Jim McGinley was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century. Born in 1878, McGinley made his debut on April 14, 1904, and showcased his talents on the mound until his final appearance on May 5, 1905. During his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 2-2 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.3, reflecting his ability to keep runs to a minimum in an era that was just beginning to see the transition from the deadball style of play.
With a total of 6 strikeouts over his career, McGinley demonstrated his capacity to challenge batters, although he did not register any saves. His contributions came during a formative period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from its early roots into a more organized and commercially viable entity. While McGinley may not be a household name, his participation in the game during its developmental years places him within the narrative of baseball's rich history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 33 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 3.30 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | STL | NL | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2.00 | - |
| 1905 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | STL | NL | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1905 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | SLN | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905 | SLN | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |