Bill McGunnigle

Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1879-1882)

Bill McGunnigle was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1882 for the Buffalo Bisons, the Worcester Ruby Legs, and the Cleveland Blues, a span of 4 seasons. In 56 career games, he hit .173 with 35 hits and 6 RBI. He also pitched in 19 games, going 11-8 with a 2.81 ERA. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 608.4.

AVG (Batting Average):
Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
HR (Home Runs):
Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
RBI (Runs Batted In):
Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.

Data updated

AVG .173
HR 0
RBI 6
H 35
OPS .376
PIV -761
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'9" / 155 lb
Born
1/1/1855 in Boston, MA, USA
Died
3/9/1899 in Brockton, MA, USA
MLB Debut
1879-05-02
Last Game
1882-08-17

Full name: William Henry McGunnigle

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Career Batting Statistics

Bill McGunnigle — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 202 24 35 0 1 0 6 0 5 31 .173 .193 .183 .376 -761

Career AVG .173 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career OBP .193 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career SLG .183 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career OPS .376 vs. league average .599 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Bill McGunnigle — 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
1879 BFN NL 47 171 22 30 0 1 0 5 0 5 24 .175 .255 (-31%) .270 (-27%) .328 (-43%) .599 (-36%) -761.0
1880 BFN NL 7 22 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 .182 — — — — 0.0
1880 WOR NL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000 — — — — 0.0
1882 CL2 NL 1 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .200 — — — — 0.0
Career · 4 seasons 56 202 24 35 0 1 0 6 0 5 31 .173 — — — — -761

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Career Pitching Statistics

Bill McGunnigle — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 8 19 18 17 3 0 157.0 156 49 0 24 65 2.81 608.4

Career ERA 2.81 vs. league average 2.43 across their career seasons — 15.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Bill McGunnigle — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1879 BFN NL 9 5 14 13 13 2 0 120.0 113 35 16 62 2.62 2.50 (-5%) 1204.8
1880 BFN NL 2 3 5 5 4 1 0 37.0 43 14 8 3 3.41 2.37 (-43%) -596.5
Career · 2 seasons 11 8 19 18 17 3 0 157.0 156 49 24 65 2.81 — 608

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Bill McGunnigle — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 39 0 66 6 8 0
P 19 0 4 33 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Bill McGunnigle — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1879 BFN OF 34 0 61 6 6 0
1879 BFN P 14 0 3 29 3 2
1880 BFN OF 3 0 4 0 2 0
1880 BFN P 5 0 1 4 0 0
1880 WOR OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1882 CL2 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Bill McGunnigle — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 19
Left Field 2
Center Field 2
Right Field 36

Bill McGunnigle: the record in brief

According to the bio, Bill McGunnigle debuted on May 2, 1879 and played a final game on August 17, 1882. McGunnigle played for the Buffalo Bisons (1879 to 1880), the Worcester Ruby Legs (1880), and the Cleveland Blues (1882). McGunnigle, born on January 1, 1855, in Boston, MA, USA, is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. McGunnigle's listed size is 5'9" and 155 pounds. McGunnigle's death is recorded on March 9, 1899, in Brockton, MA, USA. McGunnigle's full given name, per the bio, is William Henry McGunnigle.

Across 56 games at the plate, McGunnigle's career line reads 35 hits in 202 at bats for a .173 average; the totals also include 6 runs batted in. McGunnigle's career OPS of .376 combines a .193 on-base mark with .183 slugging. Over the seasons McGunnigle played, league hitters batted .249; the .173 career figure is 30.5% below that. The OPS comparison is .376 to a league .599, 37.2% below average. McGunnigle collected a career-high 30 hits in 1879.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bill McGunnigle

What years did Bill McGunnigle play?
Bill McGunnigle played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1882.
Was Bill McGunnigle a pitcher?
Both. Bill McGunnigle pitched in 19 games, going 11-8 with a 2.81 ERA, but spent most of his career as an Outfielder.
How many home runs did Bill McGunnigle hit?
Bill McGunnigle hit 0 career home runs with 35 hits.
What teams did Bill McGunnigle play for?
Bill McGunnigle played for 3 teams: the Buffalo Bisons (1879–1880), the Worcester Ruby Legs (1880), and the Cleveland Blues (1882).
What were Bill McGunnigle's career stats?
In 56 games, Bill McGunnigle had 35 hits, 6 RBI, and 24 runs, with a .173 batting average. As a pitcher, in 19 games, he went 11-8 with a 2.81 ERA, 65 strikeouts, and 157.0 innings pitched.
What position did Bill McGunnigle play?
Bill McGunnigle played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Bill McGunnigle and how much did he weigh?
Bill McGunnigle was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 155 pounds.
What was Bill McGunnigle's career batting average?
Bill McGunnigle batted .173 over his career, with 35 hits in 202 at bats.
How many RBI did Bill McGunnigle have?
Bill McGunnigle drove in 6 runs in his career.
What was Bill McGunnigle's career ERA?
Bill McGunnigle finished with a 2.81 career ERA, going 11-8 with 65 strikeouts.
Is Bill McGunnigle in the Hall of Fame?
No. Bill McGunnigle has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.