Tim McNamara
Born: 11/20/1898 in Millville, MA, USA
Died: 11/5/1994 in North Smithfield, RI, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-06-27 | Final Game: 1926-05-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Timothy Augustine McNamara
Biography
Tim McNamara, born in 1898, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 until 1926. Over his career, he appeared in a total of 43 games, where he recorded a win-loss record of 14-29. McNamara finished his tenure with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.78 and notched 88 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite facing stiff competition during the early years of the modern baseball era.
McNamara's playing career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-oriented environment. As a pitcher, he was known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound. Although he did not record any saves in his career, his contributions as a starting pitcher and reliever were notable in the context of his time. McNamara remains a part of baseball history, representing the challenges and opportunities faced by pitchers in the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 29 | 98 | 42 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 395.7 | 495 | 210 | 19 | 92 | 88 | 4.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | BSN | NL | 3 | 4 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 70.7 | 55 | 19 | 26 | 16 | 2.42 | -12.0 |
| 1923 | BSN | NL | 3 | 13 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 139.3 | 185 | 76 | 29 | 32 | 4.91 | 129.0 |
| 1924 | BSN | NL | 8 | 12 | 35 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 179.0 | 242 | 103 | 31 | 35 | 5.18 | 809.1 |
| 1925 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 81.00 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 99 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 34 | 0.152 | 0.270 | 0.172 | 0.441 | -311.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | BSN | NL | 24 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | BSN | NL | 32 | 39 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | BSN | NL | 35 | 43 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0.140 | -311.4 |
| 1925 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 98 | 0 | 22 | 84 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | BSN | P | 24 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | BSN | P | 32 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 2 | 2 |
| 1924 | BSN | P | 35 | 0 | 12 | 45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1925 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 98 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University | New York | NY | 1919, 1920, 1921 |