Jim McHale
Born: 12/17/1875 in Miners Mills, PA, USA
Died: 6/17/1959 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1908-04-14 | Final Game: 1908-07-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: James Bernard McHale
Biography
Jim McHale was a professional baseball player born in 1875 who played in the early 20th century during a time of significant transition in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from April 14, 1908, to July 7, 1908, during which he appeared in 21 games as a position player. McHale showcased his skills primarily as a hitter, accumulating 15 hits over the course of his brief career, which resulted in a batting average of .224. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 7 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the base paths by stealing 4 bases.
Though McHale's time in the Major Leagues was short-lived, he played in an era that was characterized by the evolution of baseball strategies and player roles. His contributions to his teams, although modest in statistical terms, were a testament to the competitive spirit and determination that defined many players of his time. McHale's career, while not extensively documented, reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by athletes in the early stages of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 67 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 0.224 | 0.278 | 0.313 | 0.591 | -31.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | BOS | AL | 21 | 67 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 0.224 | -31.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 19 | 18 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | BOS | OF | 19 | 18 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 18 |