Norm McRae
Born: 9/26/1947 in Elizabeth, NJ, USA
Died: 7/25/2003 in Garland, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-09-13 | Final Game: 1970-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Norman McRae
Biography
Norm McRae, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1969 to September 13, 1970. Primarily serving as a position player, McRae played a total of 22 games in Major League Baseball. Despite his brief time in the league, he made a notable impact as a player dedicated to the sport during a transitional period in baseball history, characterized by the evolving styles of play and the growing emphasis on player development.
Throughout his career, McRae struggled to make a significant mark statistically, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, zero hits, zero home runs, and zero RBIs. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to break into the competitive Major League scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Though his playing time was limited, McRae's journey through the ranks serves as a reminder of the perseverance required in professional baseball, where even the most promising talents can face obstacles that prevent them from achieving lasting success on the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.3 | 28 | 12 | 1 | 26 | 19 | 3.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.3 | 26 | 10 | 25 | 16 | 2.87 | -501.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | DET | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | DET | AL | 19 | 1 | 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 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | DET | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | DET | P | 19 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 22 |