Art McLarney, baseball player, 1932-1932

Art McLarney

Born: 12/20/1908 in Port Townsend, WA, USA

Died: 12/20/1984 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-08-23 | Final Game: 1932-09-25

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Arthur James McLarney

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Biography

Art McLarney, born in 1908, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played from August 23 to September 25 in 1932, participating in a total of 9 games. During his time on the field, McLarney recorded 3 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .130. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his contributions were part of the fabric of a competitive era in baseball during the early 1930s. McLarney's time in the league was marked by the transition from the lively deadball era to a period characterized by emerging power hitters and changing offensive strategies. While his career statistics may not reflect a long or particularly impactful tenure, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who aspired to make their mark in the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 23 2 3 1 0 0 3 0 1 3 0.130 0.167 0.174 0.341 0.0

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 52.6% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.

Career SLG .174 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 55.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.341 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 53.1% 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
1932 NY1 NL 9 23 2 3 1 0 0 3 0 1 3 0.130 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 7 0 13 17 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 NY1 SS 7 0 13 17 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Washington State University Pullman WA 1930, 1931, 1932