| Mike McNally | |
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| Infielder | |
| Born: September 13, 1893 Minooka, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: May 29, 1965 (aged 71) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 21, 1915, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 12, 1925, for the Washington Senators | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .238 |
| Hits | 257 |
| Runs | 169 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Michael Joseph McNally (September 13, 1893 – May 29, 1965), nicknamed "Minooka Mike", was an American professional baseball player, scout, manager and general manager. He played in Major League Baseball as an infielder and utility player from 1915 to 1925, most prominently for the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees where he contributed to five American League pennant winning teams and two World Series championships.[1] He played his final season with the Washington Senators.[1]
McNally developed a close bond with his teammate Babe Ruth, first with the Red Sox and later with the Yankees.[2] As Ruth's roommate with the Yankees, he became known as the boisterous slugger's babysitter and guardian during their off-field antics.[2] After retiring as a player, McNally continued to work in baseball as a minor league manager and General Manager in the Cleveland Indians organization.[2] He later was named the director of the Indians’ farm system where he became known for signing Rocky Colavito.[2]
- ^ a b "Mike McNally at Baseball Reference". Baseball Reference. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Leeke, Jim. "Mike McNally". Society of American Baseball Research. Retrieved November 27, 2022.