Dan McGinn
Born: 11/29/1943 in Omaha, NE, USA
Died: 3/1/2023 in Omaha, NE, USA
MLB Debut: 1968-09-03 | Final Game: 1972-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Daniel Michael McGinn
Biography
Dan McGinn was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1943, who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 until 1972. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, McGinn made his mark during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by shifts in pitching strategies and the increasing importance of bullpen specialists. Over the course of his career, he appeared in various roles, primarily as a starter, and later adapted to relief duties, showcasing his versatility on the mound.
McGinn finished his career with a record of 15-30 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.11. He accumulated 293 strikeouts and recorded 10 saves, reflecting his capability to both start games and secure leads in late-game situations. While his win-loss record may not fully encapsulate his talent, McGinn's contributions to his teams and his ability to strike out batters highlighted his potential during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. His time in the league served as a testament to the challenges faced by pitchers of his era, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball pitching.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 30 | 210 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 408.7 | 442 | 232 | 34 | 225 | 293 | 5.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 5.25 | -246.5 |
| 1969 | WSN | NL | 7 | 10 | 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 132.3 | 123 | 58 | 65 | 112 | 3.94 | - |
| 1970 | WSN | NL | 7 | 10 | 52 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 130.7 | 154 | 79 | 78 | 83 | 5.44 | - |
| 1971 | WSN | NL | 1 | 4 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 71.0 | 74 | 47 | 42 | 40 | 5.96 | - |
| 1972 | CHC | NL | 0 | 5 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 62.7 | 78 | 41 | 29 | 42 | 5.89 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | 91 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0.165 | 0.165 | 0.220 | 0.385 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CIN | NL | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | WSN | NL | 74 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.172 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | WSN | NL | 52 | 35 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.114 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | WSN | NL | 28 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | CHC | NL | 43 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 210 | 28 | 15 | 83 | 12 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CIN | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | MON | P | 74 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 6 | 0 |
| 1970 | MON | P | 52 | 19 | 6 | 29 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | MON | P | 28 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| 1972 | CHN | P | 42 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 210 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend | IN | 1964, 1965, 1966 |