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
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |