Warren McLaughlin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1900-1903)
Warren McLaughlin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1900 to 1903 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 4 seasons. Across 7 career appearances, he went 3-3 with a 4.75 ERA and 17 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / L
- Height / Weight
- — / 170 lb
- Died
- 10/22/1923 in Plainfield, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1900-07-07
- Last Game
- 1903-05-21
Full name: Warren A. McLaughlin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | PIT | NL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 27 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 2.77 | 3.17 (+13%) | 228.7 |
| 1903 | PHI | NL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 38 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 7.04 | 3.10 (-127%) | -546.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 55.0 | 69 | 29 | 26 | 17 | 4.75 | — | -318 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 23 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .304 | .333 | .391 | .725 | 0 |
Career AVG .304 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .391 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.
Career OPS .725 vs. league average .672 across their career seasons — +7.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | PHI | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | PIT | NL | 3 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1903 | PHI | NL | 3 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 7 | 23 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .304 | — | — | — | — | 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 (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .400 |
| Away | 4 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .231 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 24.0 | 40 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 0.75 |
| Away | 4 | 31.0 | 29 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 2.61 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-05-21 | PHI | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-05-15 | PHI | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-04-23 | PHI | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-09-20 | PIT | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-09-14 | PIT | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-09-11 | PIT | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1900-07-07 | PHI | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Last 7 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-05-21 | PHI | CHC | L | 6.0 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903-05-15 | PHI | PIT | L | 9.0 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-04-23 | PHI | BRO | L | 8.0 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902-09-20 | PIT | STL | W | 9.0 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1902-09-14 | PIT | STL | W | 8.0 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1902-09-11 | PIT | PHI | W | 9.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1900-07-07 | PHI | STL | — | 6.0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
Warren McLaughlin: the record in brief
July 7, 1900 and May 21, 1903 bracket Warren McLaughlin's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Phillies (1900 to 1903) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1902). McLaughlin is listed as a pitcher. McLaughlin was born on January 22, 1876, in North Plainfield, NJ, USA. McLaughlin's death is recorded on October 22, 1923, in Plainfield, NJ, USA. The given name on file is Warren A. McLaughlin.
McLaughlin pitched in 7 games, starting 5, and finished with a 3-3 record and 4.75 ERA. McLaughlin had 17 strikeouts. Against a 3.25 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.75 mark was 46.2% worse. 1902 was McLaughlin's sharpest full season, a 2.77 ERA against the league's 3.17.
Retrosheet box scores cover 14 of McLaughlin's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section. In the last-games table, September 20, 1902 was McLaughlin's biggest day, 3 hits in 3 at bats.
McLaughlin appears at one position only: pitcher, in 7 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Warren McLaughlin
- What years did Warren McLaughlin play?
- Warren McLaughlin played in Major League Baseball from 1900 to 1903.
- Was Warren McLaughlin a pitcher?
- Yes. Warren McLaughlin pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 17 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Warren McLaughlin hit?
- Warren McLaughlin hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Warren McLaughlin play for?
- Warren McLaughlin played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1900, 1903) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1902).
- What were Warren McLaughlin's career stats?
- In 7 games, Warren McLaughlin went 3-3 with a 4.75 ERA, 17 strikeouts, and 55.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Warren McLaughlin play?
- Warren McLaughlin played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How much did Warren McLaughlin weigh?
- Warren McLaughlin was listed at 170 pounds.
- What was Warren McLaughlin's career ERA?
- Warren McLaughlin finished with a 4.75 career ERA, going 3-3 with 17 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Warren McLaughlin have?
- Warren McLaughlin recorded 17 career strikeouts.
- Is Warren McLaughlin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Warren McLaughlin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.