John Mackinson

Born: 10/29/1923 in Orange, NJ, USA

Died: 10/17/1989 in Reseda, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-16 | Final Game: 1955-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Mackinson

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Biography

John Mackinson was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who played as a position player in the Major Leagues from 1953 to 1955. His career, albeit brief, was marked by participation in 10 games, during which he faced the challenges of a highly competitive era in baseball. Mackinson's time in the league coincided with a period of transition in the sport, as teams began to integrate and the game was evolving both in terms of strategy and player dynamics. Despite his limited opportunities on the field, Mackinson's dedication to the game exemplified the spirit of players striving to make their mark during the post-World War II era. He finished his major league tenure with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, reflecting the difficulties faced by many athletes who fought for a spot on major league rosters. Though his statistical contributions were minimal, Mackinson's journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the countless players who pursued their dreams in the face of adversity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	9	1	0	0	0	22.0	25	18	3	12	8	7.36	0

Career ERA 7.36 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 81.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1953	PHA	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	1	0	2	0	0.00	—	0.0
1955	STL	NL	0	1	8	1	0	0	0	20.7	24	18	10	8	7.84	4.00 (-96%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	0.200	0.000	0.200	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 72.6% 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
1953	PHA	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	STL	NL	9	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	1	0	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1953	PHA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1955	SLN	P	8	1	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9