Jim McGuire

Born: 2/4/1875 in Dunkirk, NY, USA

Died: 1/26/1917 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-09-10 | Final Game: 1901-09-28

Throws: R

Full name: James A. McGuire

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Biography

Jim McGuire, born in 1875, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1901 to 1909. Primarily playing as a position player, McGuire participated in a total of 18 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He concluded his career with 16 hits, achieving a batting average of .232, and recorded 3 runs batted in. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his contributions to the teams he played for were notable in an era that was beginning to transition from the deadball style of play towards a more offensive-focused game. Playing at the dawn of the 20th century, McGuire's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the introduction of new rules and strategies that would shape the future of the sport. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the most prolific players of his time, his role as a dependable team member highlighted the importance of versatility and consistency on the field. McGuire's brief but impactful presence in the league serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the development of baseball in its early years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	69	4	16	2	0	0	3	0	0	5	0.232	0.232	0.261	0.493	-316.5

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OBP .232 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career SLG .261 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.493 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1901	CLE	AL	18	69	4	16	2	0	0	3	0	0	5	0.232	.271 (-15%)	.326 (-29%)	.359 (-27%)	.686 (-28%)	-316.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	18	0	40	54	9	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	CLE	SS	18	0	40	54	9	10

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	18