Emmett McCann

Robert Emmett McCann

Biographical Information[edit]

Emmett McCann was a Philadelphia boy who became the youngest player in the American League in 1920 when he appeared with the Philadelphia Athletics in 13 games. Connie Mack sometimes found prospects in the local high school leagues, and McCann had played for West Philadelphia High School. His first name is spelled Emmet in some sources.

In 1921 McCann was the second-youngest player in the AL, and he appeared in 52 games, getting 157 at-bats at age 19.

In both seasons, Chick Galloway was the regular shortstop. In 1920, McCann hit better, but in 1921, Galloway hit better.

McCann came back for 6 games with the Boston Red Sox in 1926. All three of McCann's teams lost at least 100 games.

He committed suicide at age 35.

The book Baseball Visions of the Roaring Twenties has a photo of McCann with Portland in 1922.

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Playoffs	Notes
1931	Indianapolis Indians	American Association	64-52	3rd		replaced Red Corriden (22-28) on June 15
1932	Indianapolis Indians	American Association	86-80	5th
1933	St. Paul Saints	American Association	70-71	--	--	replaced by Phil Todt (8-4) on August 31
1934	Little Rock Travelers	Southern Association	19-36	--	--	replaced by John Monroe (40-59) on June 11
1935	Elmira Pioneers	New York-Penn League		--	--	replaced Frank Bedenk replaced by Fred Coumbe