Jim McGinley, baseball player, 1904-1905

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 4