Dinny McNamara
Born: 9/16/1905 in Lexington, MA, USA
Died: 12/20/1963 in Arlington, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-07-02 | Final Game: 1928-05-30
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: John Raymond McNamara
Biography
Dinny McNamara was a professional baseball player born in 1905, who played as a position player during a brief career that spanned parts of the 1927 and 1928 seasons. McNamara made his Major League debut on July 2, 1927, and concluded his playing days on May 30, 1928. Though his time in the league was short, appearing in only 20 games, he was part of an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach in baseball.
Throughout his career, McNamara recorded 1 hit in 20 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .077. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and his lack of stolen bases indicated a more stationary playing style. While his statistics may not reflect a significant impact on the game, McNamara’s participation in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s highlights the diverse tapestry of players that contributed to the sport's history, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 11 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BSN | OF | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BSN | OF | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill | MA | 1925, 1926, 1927 |