George McVey
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1885)
George McVey was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1885 for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms. In 6 career games, he hit .143 with 3 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 5/3/1896 in Quincy, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1885-09-19
- Last Game
- 1885-09-29
Full name: George William McVey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .143 | .217 | .143 | .360 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.
Career OBP .217 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.
Career OPS .360 vs. league average .613 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | BR3 | AA | 6 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |
| First Base | 3 |
George McVey: the record in brief
According to the bio, George McVey debuted on September 19, 1885 and played a final game on September 29, 1885. Every season row on the page belongs to the Brooklyn Grays, in 1885. McVey played primarily as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on September 16, 1865, in Port Jervis, NY, USA, McVey was listed at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds. The bio records the death on May 3, 1896, in Quincy, IL, USA. McVey's full given name, per the bio, is George William McVey.
McVey's career batting table shows 6 games, 21 at bats and 3 hits, a .143 average, plus 1 runs batted in. Set against a .244 league average for the same years, McVey's .143 average sits 41.5% below it. The OPS comparison is .360 to a league .613, 41.2% below average. Only one season appears, 1885 for the Brooklyn Grays, when McVey played 6 games and went 3 for 21.
By games played in the field, catcher leads with 3, followed by first base (3).
Frequently Asked Questions about George McVey
- Was George McVey a pitcher?
- No. George McVey was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did George McVey hit?
- George McVey hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did George McVey play for?
- George McVey played for one team, the Brooklyn Grays (1885).
- What were George McVey's career stats?
- In 6 games, George McVey had 3 hits, 1 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did George McVey play?
- George McVey played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George McVey and how much did he weigh?
- George McVey was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- What was George McVey's career batting average?
- George McVey batted .143 over his career, with 3 hits in 21 at bats.
- How many RBI did George McVey have?
- George McVey drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is George McVey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George McVey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.