Slim McGrew
Born: 8/5/1899 in Yoakum, TX, USA
Died: 8/21/1967 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-04-18 | Final Game: 1924-06-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 235 lbs
Full name: Walter Howard McGrew
Biography
Slim McGrew, born in 1899, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 1920s. His career spanned from April 18, 1922, to June 8, 1924, during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. McGrew played as a position player, although his time in Major League Baseball was limited to just 10 games.
Throughout his brief career, McGrew struggled to achieve statistical success at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, as he recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs. Despite these challenges, his participation in the major leagues during a dynamic and evolving time in baseball history reflects the competitive nature of the sport and the challenges faced by many players in securing their place in the game. While his professional play was short-lived, Slim McGrew remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 40 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 10 | 6.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10.80 | - |
| 1923 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 12.60 | - |
| 1924 | WSN | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.3 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 5.01 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | WSN | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | WSN | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | WSN | AL | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | WS1 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924 | WS1 | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |