Ambrose McGann
Ambrose James McGann[2] (May 1868 – February 2, 1941) was an infielder/outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at shortstop for the Louisville Colonels during the 1895 season.
| Ambrose McGann | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Infielder/Outfielder | |||
| Born: May 1868[1] Baltimore, Maryland | |||
| Died: February 2, 1941 (aged 72) Baltimore, Maryland | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| May 2, 1895, for the Louisville Colonels | |||
| Last MLB appearance | |||
| September 24, 1895, for the Louisville Colonels | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .288 | ||
| Stolen bases | 6 | ||
| Runs batted in | 9 | ||
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McGann was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Andrew and Catherine McGann, who were both born in Maryland to Irish emigrants.[3]
In one season career, McGann was a .288 hitter (21-for-73) with nine runs and nine RBI in 20 games, including five doubles, two triples, six stolen bases, and a .358 on-base percentage. His batting side and throwing arm are unknown.
McGann died in his homeland of Baltimore, at the age of 72.
References
- 1900 United States Census
- "Ambrose McGann Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac". Baseball Almanac.
- 1880 United States Census
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