Algernon Griggs "Algie" McBride (May 23, 1869 – January 10, 1956), was an American professional baseball player in the late 19th and early 20th century.
[2][3] Cap Anson persuaded the team to acquire McBride based on his outstanding Texas League season in 1895, and had expected him to take over the starting job in left field in place of departing Walt Wilmot.
[1] For the 1898 season, he joined the Cincinnati Reds of the NL, and played in 120 games as their starting center fielder.
[2] He was signed by the New York Giants the following day, and on July 25, in a game against the Brooklyn Superbas, he provided the only hit, a single, against Frank Kitson as he defeated Christy Mathewson 5–0.
[2] Although he worked out with the 1902 Reds in spring training, he was not signed, however, he did play for the Milwaukee Brewers of the American Association that season, his last at the professional level.