Tom McGuire
Born: 2/1/1892 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 12/7/1959 in Phoenix, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-04-18 | Final Game: 1919-08-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Thomas Patrick McGuire
Biography
Tom McGuire, born in 1892, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1914 to 1919. Playing during the early years of the 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-oriented game that would follow, McGuire made his mark in the Major Leagues with his reliable performance on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 5-6 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82, demonstrating his ability to compete at a high level during a challenging period for pitchers.
Throughout his time in the league, McGuire struck out a total of 37 batters, showcasing his capacity to handle opposing hitters with skill. Although he did not record any saves during his career, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant to the teams he played for. McGuire's career, while perhaps not filled with overwhelming statistics, reflected the grit and determination of players from his era, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 134.3 | 148 | 57 | 7 | 60 | 37 | 3.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 5 | 6 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 131.3 | 143 | 54 | 57 | 37 | 3.70 | -3561.7 |
| 1919 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 71 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0.268 | 0.333 | 0.394 | 0.728 | 125.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 43 | 70 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 0.271 | 125.4 |
| 1919 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 25 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHF | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| 1914 | CHF | 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | CHF | OF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | CHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |