Earle Mack, baseball player, 1910-1914

Earle Mack

Born: 2/1/1890 in Spencer, MA, USA

Died: 2/4/1967 in Upper Darby, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-10-05 | Final Game: 1914-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Earle Thaddeus Mack

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Biography

Earle Mack was a professional baseball player born in 1890, whose career spanned from 1910 until his final game on October 1, 1914. Primarily serving as a position player, Mack's time in Major League Baseball was brief but notable for its historical context. He played in a total of 5 games, finishing his career with 2 hits, 1 run batted in, and a batting average of .125. Although he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league, he did manage to steal 1 base, showcasing a measure of speed and opportunism on the basepaths. Mack's career unfolded during an era of significant transformation in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-focused approach. While his playing time was limited and his statistics modest, Mack's involvement in the game during this period adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Today, he is remembered not only for his brief stint in the majors but also as a part of the larger narrative of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 16 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 3 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.375 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 51.4% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 61.5% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.375 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1910 PHA AL 1 4 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1911 PHA AL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1914 PHA AL 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 19 1 0 0
3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
C 1 1 3 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 PHA C 1 1 3 2 0 0
1911 PHA 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1914 PHA 1B 2 0 19 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 2
Third Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Niagara University Lewiston NY 1909