Bid McPhee
One of the final players to not wear a glove in the field, Bid McPhee was a defensive whiz at second base for Cincinnati teams in the American Association and National League in the 19th century. Frequently batting near the top of the order, McPhee scored more than 100 runs in ten seasons, and though he did not bat for a high average, his keen eye drew many walks. Once he got on base, he was a pesky runner, who pilfered 568 bases in his career. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.
Played For
Cincinnati Red Stockings, American Association (1882-1889)
Cincinnati Reds (1890-1899)
Managed
Cincinnati Reds (1901-1902)
McPhee's Hall of Fame Plaque
JOHN ALEXANDER MCPHEE
"BID"
CINCINNATI, A.A., 1882-89
CINCINNATI, N.L., 1890-99
ONE OF THE 19TH CENTURY'S PREMIER SECOND BASEMAN, HE WAS A
STANDOUT FIELDER DESPITE PLAYING BAREHANDED FOR MOST OF HIS
18-YEAR CAREER. THE LAST SECOND BASEMAN TO PLAY WITHOUT A
GLOVE, HE REGULARLY LED THE LEAGUE IN DOUBLE PLAYS, FIELDING
AVERAGE, ASSISTS AND PUTOUTS. PLAYING WITH A GLOVE FOR THE
FIRST TIME IN 1896, HIS FIELDING AVERAGE WAS .982, A MARK THAT
STOOD FOR 29 YEARS. A SKILLED LEADOFF HITTER, HE COMPILED 2,250
HITS AND TOPPED THE 100-RUN MARK 10 TIMES, INCLUDING A CAREER-
BEST 139 IN 1886. KNOWN FOR HIS SOBER DISPOSITION AND
EXEMPLARY SPORTSMANSHIP.
Born
John Alexander McPhee was born on November 1, 1859, in Massena, NY.
Died
January 3, 1943, San Diego, CA
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: 2B
Primary Team: CIN
Major League Debut
May 2, 1882
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| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 2000 |
Veterans |
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