Max Macon, baseball player, 1938-1947

Max Macon

Born: 10/14/1915 in Pensacola, FL, USA

Died: 8/5/1989 in Jupiter, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-21 | Final Game: 1947-04-17

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Max Cullen Macon

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Biography

Max Macon, born in 1915, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1938 to 1947. Over the course of his tenure in Major League Baseball, Macon played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound during a time when the sport was beginning to emerge from the shadow of the Great Depression and into a new era of competitive play. He finished his career with a record of 17-19, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24, and tallied 90 strikeouts along with 3 saves. Macon's playing style was characterized by his ability to navigate the challenges of the post-war baseball landscape, where he faced both seasoned hitters and emerging talents. Although his win-loss record may not have been stellar, his contributions to his teams were valued, particularly in high-pressure situations. As baseball evolved in the late 1940s, Macon’s role as a pitcher reflected the shifting dynamics of the game, contributing to the rich tapestry of Major League history during a transformative period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 19 81 29 9 2 3 297.3 307 140 20 128 90 4.24 0

Career ERA 4.24 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
1938 STL NL 4 11 38 12 5 1 2 129.3 133 59 61 39 4.11 4.35 (+6%) -
1940 BRO NL 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 5 5 0 1 22.50 — 0.0
1942 BRO NL 5 3 14 8 4 1 1 84.0 67 18 33 27 1.93 3.57 (+46%) -170.9
1943 BRO NL 7 5 25 9 0 0 0 77.0 91 51 32 21 5.96 3.50 (-70%) -1332.8
1944 BSN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 10 7 1 1 21.00 — 0.0
1947 BSN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 1 0 1 1 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
226 502 54 133 17 4 3 46 9 16 32 0.265 0.288 0.333 0.620 -892.9

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.620 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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
1938 STL NL 46 36 5 11 0 0 0 3 0 2 4 0.306 — — — — 0.0
1940 BRO NL 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1942 BRO NL 26 43 4 12 2 1 0 1 1 2 4 0.279 — — — — 0.0
1943 BRO NL 45 55 7 9 0 0 0 6 1 0 1 0.164 .255 (-36%) .324 (-50%) .346 (-53%) .671 (-51%) -462.7
1944 BSN NL 106 366 38 100 15 3 3 36 7 12 23 0.273 .261 (+5%) .325 (-9%) .357 (-1%) .683 (-5%) -430.2
1947 BSN NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 75 0 636 49 17 64
OF 23 0 46 1 1 0
P 81 0 15 68 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1938 SLN P 38 0 3 32 2 2
1940 BRO P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1942 BRO P 14 0 9 15 1 0
1943 BRO 1B 3 0 11 0 1 2
1943 BRO P 25 0 3 19 0 2
1944 BSN 1B 72 0 625 49 16 62
1944 BSN OF 22 0 46 1 1 0
1944 BSN P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1947 BSN P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 81
First Base 75
Left Field 21
Center Field 2
Right Field 1