Irish McIlveen
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906-1909)
Irish McIlveen was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1909 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees, a span of 4 seasons. In 53 career games, he hit .215 with 38 hits and 8 RBI.
- 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
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 10/18/1960 in Lorain, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1906-07-04
- Last Game
- 1909-05-06
Full name: Henry Cooke McIlveen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 177 | 18 | 38 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 15 | .215 | .280 | .266 | .545 | -227 |
Career AVG .215 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.
Career SLG .266 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.
Career OPS .545 vs. league average .616 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | PIT | NL | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1908 | NYA | AL | 44 | 169 | 17 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 14 | .213 | .240 (-11%) | .298 (-7%) | .306 (-13%) | .605 (-10%) | -227.2 |
| 1909 | NYA | AL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 53 | 177 | 18 | 38 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 15 | .215 | — | — | — | — | -227 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 7.71 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 7.71 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (55 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 96 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 2 | .219 |
| Away | 22 | 81 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 3 | .210 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-05-06 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-04-26 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-04-19 | NYY | PHA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-04-17 | NYY | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-10-01 | NYY | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908-09-29 | NYY | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-29 | NYY | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-09-28 | NYY | SLA | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-28 | NYY | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-26 | NYY | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906-07-20 | PIT | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-07-10 | PIT | BRO | L | 6.0 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 32 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | State College | PA | 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906 |
Irish McIlveen: the record in brief
Irish McIlveen played a first major league game on July 4, 1906 and a last one on May 6, 1909. McIlveen played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1906) and the New York Highlanders (1908 through 1909). At 180 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame, McIlveen is listed as an outfielder. McIlveen threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. McIlveen was born on July 27, 1880, in Belfast, Belfast, Ireland. The bio records the death on October 18, 1960, in Lorain, OH, USA. Irish McIlveen was the playing name; the full given name is Henry Cooke.
McIlveen finished with 38 hits from 177 at bats in 53 games, which works out to .215; the totals also include 8 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .280 and .266 give McIlveen a career OPS of .545. The league as a whole hit .244 across McIlveen's seasons, which puts the .215 career mark 12.1% below average. The OPS comparison is .545 to a league .616, 11.4% below average. No season topped the 36 hits of 1908.
Frequently Asked Questions about Irish McIlveen
- What years did Irish McIlveen play?
- Irish McIlveen played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1909.
- Was Irish McIlveen a pitcher?
- No. Irish McIlveen was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Irish McIlveen hit?
- Irish McIlveen hit 0 career home runs with 38 hits.
- What teams did Irish McIlveen play for?
- Irish McIlveen played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1906) and the New York Highlanders (1908–1909).
- What were Irish McIlveen's career stats?
- In 53 games, Irish McIlveen had 38 hits, 8 RBI, 18 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .215 batting average.
- What position did Irish McIlveen play?
- Irish McIlveen played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Irish McIlveen and how much did he weigh?
- Irish McIlveen was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Irish McIlveen's career batting average?
- Irish McIlveen batted .215 over his career, with 38 hits in 177 at bats.
- How many RBI did Irish McIlveen have?
- Irish McIlveen drove in 8 runs in his career.
- What was Irish McIlveen's career ERA?
- Irish McIlveen finished with a 7.71 career ERA, going 0-1 with 3 strikeouts.
- Is Irish McIlveen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Irish McIlveen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.