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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | WSN | AL | 3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | WS1 | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 3 |