Tim McGinley, baseball player, 1875-1876

Tim McGinley

Born: 1854 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 11/2/1899 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-04-21 | Final Game: 1876-05-15

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Timothy Stanislaus McGinley

Biography

Tim McGinley was a professional baseball player born in 1854, whose career spanned from 1875 to 1876. Playing primarily as a position player, McGinley appeared in a total of 54 games during his brief tenure in the major leagues. He managed to accumulate 54 hits, resulting in a batting average of .242, and he recorded 17 runs batted in (RBIs). Although he did not hit any home runs, McGinley demonstrated his speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 1 stolen base. McGinley played during a formative period in baseball history, as the sport was establishing itself in the professional realm. His contributions came at a time when the game was still evolving, with players often transitioning from amateur to professional status. While his career was short-lived, McGinley's presence on the field contributed to the early narrative of baseball, paving the way for future generations of players. His legacy, while not marked by towering statistics, remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game’s history.

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 0.242 0.242 0.274 0.516 -29.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 1 1 1 0
C 47 0 199 45 80 4
OF 8 0 11 0 8 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 47
Third Base 2
Center Field 6
Right Field 2