Mickey McGuire (baseball) facts for kids

Mickey C. McGuire, born on January 18, 1941, is a former American professional baseball player. He played as a second baseman and shortstop in Major League Baseball (MLB). Mickey played for the Baltimore Orioles during the 1962 and 1967 seasons. He was 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 170 pounds. Mickey McGuire batted and threw with his right hand. He was born in Dayton, Ohio.

Mickey McGuire's Baseball Career

Mickey McGuire played in Major League Baseball for two seasons. He was a utility infielder, meaning he could play different positions in the infield. He mostly played as a second baseman and shortstop.

Playing for the Baltimore Orioles

Mickey McGuire made his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles. His first game was on September 7, 1962. He played a few games that year. After that, he returned to the Orioles for the 1967 season.

His Batting Statistics

During his two seasons in MLB, Mickey McGuire played in 16 games. He had a batting average of .190. This means he got 4 hits out of 21 times he tried to hit the ball. He also scored two runs and had two RBI (runs batted in). An RBI means he helped a teammate score a run. He did not hit any extra-base hits, like doubles or home runs.

Playing in Japan

After his time in Major League Baseball, Mickey McGuire also played professional baseball in Japan. He played for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp team. He was with them during the 1973 and 1974 seasons. This shows he continued his baseball career internationally.