George McBride facts for kids
Quick facts for kids George McBride |
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| Shortstop / Manager | |||
| Born: November 20, 1880 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Died: July 2, 1973 (aged 92) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| September 12, 1901, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
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| July 29, 1920, for the Washington Senators | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .218 | ||
| Home runs | 7 | ||
| Runs batted in | 447 | ||
| Managerial record | 80–73 | ||
| Winning % | .523 | ||
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George Florian "Pinch" McBride (born November 20, 1880 – died July 2, 1973) was a professional baseball player from the United States. He played as a shortstop for several teams. These included the Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, and Washington Senators. His career in Major League Baseball lasted from 1901 to 1920.
He was known for his excellent fielding skills. He led the American League in fielding for four years in a row. This was from 1912 to 1915. He earned the nickname "Pinch" because he was good at getting important hits when his team needed them most.
Early Baseball Career
George McBride started his baseball journey with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1901. This team was quite new at the time. He played only three games for them. After that season, the Brewers team moved. They became the St. Louis Browns.
After playing in some semi-professional leagues, George joined the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1905. Later that same year, he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. He played for the Cardinals for a couple of seasons.
Becoming a Regular Player
George McBride became a regular starting player in 1908. This happened when he joined the Washington Senators. He became their everyday shortstop.
Even though he wasn't known for hitting many home runs, he was a very strong defensive player. His best hitting season was in 1911. He hit for a .235 batting average that year. He also hit 11 doubles and 4 triples.
Managerial Role
In 1921, George McBride took on a new role. He became the manager for the Washington Senators. He took over from Clark Griffith. Under his leadership, the team had a good season. They won 80 games and lost 73. This gave them a winning percentage of .523.
At the end of the 1921 season, George had an accident. He was hit in the face by a ball during batting practice. This injury caused one side of his face to become paralyzed. Because of this, he had to retire from managing the Senators. He later joined the Detroit Tigers in a different role.
George McBride holds a unique record in baseball history. He has the lowest batting average in Major League Baseball. This is for any player with over 5,000 at-bats. His career batting average was .218.
Later Life
George McBride lived a long life. He passed away in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at the age of 92.
