Art McGovern explained

Art McGovern
Position:Catcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:February 27, 1882
Birth Place:Saint John, New Brunswick
Death Place:Danvers, Massachusetts
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 21
Debutteam:Boston Red Sox
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:October 3
Finalteam:Boston Red Sox
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.114
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:0
Stat3label:Runs scored
Stat3value:1
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Arthur John McGovern (February 27, 1882 – November 14, 1915) was a reserve catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Americans during the season. Listed at 5' 10", 160 lb., McGovern batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.

In a 15-game career, McGovern was a .114 hitter (5-for-44) with one run, one double and one RBI. He did not hit any home runs. In 15 catching appearances, he committed four errors in 82 chances for a .951 fielding percentage.

McGovern died in Danvers, Massachusetts at age 33.

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