George McNamara, baseball player, 1922-1922

George McNamara

Born: 1/11/1901 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/12/1990 in Hinsdale, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-09-28 | Final Game: 1922-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Francis McNamara

Biography

George McNamara was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1929. Despite a brief career that spanned only three games, McNamara made a notable impact in the early years of the 1920s, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. In his limited time on the field, McNamara recorded three hits in three games, finishing his career with a batting average of .273 and one run batted in. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his ability to contribute offensively in a pinch was recognized during his playing days. McNamara’s time in the majors exemplified the challenges faced by many players of his era, where opportunities were often limited, but his brief stint remains a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 11 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.273 0.333 0.273 0.606 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 0 3 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 3