Tim McGinley
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1875-1876)
Tim McGinley was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1876 for the Philadelphia Centennials, the New Haven Elm Citys, and the Boston Braves, a span of 2 seasons. In 54 career games, he hit .242 with 54 hits and 17 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 155 lb
- Born
- 1854 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Died
- 11/2/1899 in Oakland, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1875-04-21
- Last Game
- 1876-05-15
Full name: Timothy Stanislaus McGinley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 223 | 23 | 54 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 12 | .242 | .242 | .274 | .516 | -27 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.
Career OBP .242 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career SLG .274 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.
Career OPS .516 vs. league average .582 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | PH3 | 13 | 52 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .231 | .253 (-9%) | .260 (-11%) | .309 (-13%) | .570 (-12%) | -81.4 | |
| 1875 | NH1 | 32 | 131 | 13 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 7 | .275 | .253 (+8%) | .260 (+5%) | .309 (+1%) | .570 (+3%) | -81.4 | |
| 1876 | BSN | NL | 9 | 40 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 54 | 223 | 23 | 54 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 12 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -163 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 47 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Tim McGinley: the record in brief
April 21, 1875 and May 15, 1876 bracket Tim McGinley's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Centennials (1875), the New Haven Elm Citys (1875), and the Boston Red Caps (1876). McGinley played primarily as a catcher. Born in 1854, in Philadelphia, PA, USA, McGinley was listed at 5-foot-9 and 155 pounds. McGinley died on November 2, 1899, in Oakland, CA, USA. Tim McGinley was the playing name; the full given name is Timothy Stanislaus.
McGinley's career batting table shows 54 games, 223 at bats and 54 hits, a .242 average; the totals also include 17 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .242 and .274 give McGinley a career OPS of .516. McGinley's .242 average ran 6.4% below the .259 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1875 produced McGinley's most hits, 36 of them for the New Haven Elm Citys. In 1875, a season of regular play, McGinley hit .275 while the league hit .253.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim McGinley
- What years did Tim McGinley play?
- Tim McGinley played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1876.
- Was Tim McGinley a pitcher?
- No. Tim McGinley was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tim McGinley hit?
- Tim McGinley hit 0 career home runs with 54 hits.
- What teams did Tim McGinley play for?
- Tim McGinley played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Centennials (1875), the New Haven Elm Citys (1875), and the Boston Red Caps (1876).
- What were Tim McGinley's career stats?
- In 54 games, Tim McGinley had 54 hits, 17 RBI, 23 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- What position did Tim McGinley play?
- Tim McGinley played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tim McGinley and how much did he weigh?
- Tim McGinley was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Tim McGinley's career batting average?
- Tim McGinley batted .242 over his career, with 54 hits in 223 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tim McGinley have?
- Tim McGinley drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Tim McGinley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tim McGinley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.