Jim McElroy

James D. McElroy (November 5, 1862 – February 24, 1889) was an American professional baseball player who played one season at the major league level. He pitched thirteen games for the Philadelphia Quakers, and one game for the Wilmington Quicksteps. His W–L record was 1–13, and he had an earned run average of 5.12.

He was first seen on May 2, 1884, pitching for the Baltimore Monumentals of the Eastern League, when he pitched against the Quicksteps. Before the 1884 season, Harry Wright took over as the Phillies manager, and was a fan of McElroy's talent. In an era when catcher's equipment was still very meager, and with no other catchers willing to work with McElroy, Wright was therefore forced to release him.