Reddy Mack

Born: 5/2/1866 in Ireland

Died: 12/30/1916 in Newport, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-09-16 | Final Game: 1890-09-30

Bats: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Joseph Mack

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Biography

Reddy Mack was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, showcasing his talents from 1885 to 1890. Born in 1866, Mack played a total of 550 games, where he accumulated 524 hits and achieved a batting average of .254 over the course of his career. Known for his agility on the base paths, he recorded 83 stolen bases and contributed 262 RBIs, along with 6 home runs, demonstrating his versatility and offensive capabilities. Mack's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the evolution of the game as it transitioned from the deadball era into a new age of offensive strategies. His contributions on the field, particularly in terms of base running and hitting, left a mark during a time when players were beginning to explore more dynamic playing styles. Although his career was relatively short, Mack's impact on the game and his role as a position player helped pave the way for future generations of baseball athletes. He retired on September 30, 1890, leaving behind a legacy as a skilled and dedicated player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
550	2062	381	524	87	36	6	262	83	275	207	0.254	0.352	0.340	0.692	2809.2

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .352 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — near 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
1885	LS2	AA	11	41	7	10	1	0	0	5	0	2	0	0.244	—	—	—	—	0.0
1886	LS2	AA	137	483	82	118	23	11	1	56	13	68	0	0.244	.246 (-1%)	.302 (+13%)	.331 (+4%)	.634 (+8%)	957.6
1887	LS2	AA	128	478	117	147	23	8	1	69	22	83	63	0.308	.270 (+14%)	.331 (+25%)	.373 (+6%)	.705 (+15%)	1876.8
1888	LS2	AA	112	446	77	97	13	5	3	34	18	52	75	0.217	.238 (-9%)	.290 (+10%)	.319 (-10%)	.610 (avg)	302.6
1889	BL2	AA	136	519	84	125	24	7	1	87	23	60	69	0.241	.263 (-9%)	.334 (-2%)	.357 (-11%)	.691 (-6%)	-549.4
1890	BL3	AA	26	95	14	27	3	5	0	11	7	10	0	0.284	.260 (+9%)	.336 (+10%)	.351 (+20%)	.687 (+15%)	221.6