Jimmy Macullar, baseball player, 1879-1886

Jimmy Macullar

Born: 1/16/1855 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 4/8/1924 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1879-05-05 | Final Game: 1886-10-14

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: James F. Macullar

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Biography

Jimmy Macullar, born in 1855, was a prominent position player who contributed to Major League Baseball during its formative years from 1879 to 1886. His career, spanning over seven seasons, saw him participate in 449 games, where he recorded 319 hits and achieved a batting average of .207. Macullar was known for his speed on the bases, accumulating 23 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. His power was modest, with 7 home runs and 91 RBIs, reflecting the era's emphasis on contact hitting rather than home run prowess. Playing during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more dynamic style, Macullar's contributions were significant in shaping the game. While he may not have been among the most celebrated hitters of his time, his versatility and ability to perform in various roles on the field highlighted the evolving nature of baseball strategy. His career ended on October 14, 1886, leaving behind a legacy as a player who experienced the early years of professional baseball amidst its rapid growth and increasing popularity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 4 2 0 0 1 6.00 0

Career ERA 6.00 vs. league average 3.21 across their career seasons — 86.7% 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
1885 BL2 AA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0
1886 BL2 AA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 2 0 1 9.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
449 1541 246 319 47 19 7 91 23 155 27 0.207 0.285 0.276 0.561 -1304.6

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career OBP .285 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .276 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.561 vs. league average 0.616 across their career seasons — 9.0% 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
1879 SR1 NL 64 246 24 52 9 0 0 13 0 3 27 0.211 .255 (-17%) .270 (-18%) .328 (-25%) .599 (-22%) -776.5
1882 CN2 AA 79 299 44 70 6 6 0 22 0 14 0 0.234 .248 (-6%) .275 (-3%) .329 (-11%) .605 (-7%) -300.9
1883 CN2 AA 14 48 4 8 2 0 0 4 0 4 0 0.167 — — — — -193.7
1884 BL2 AA 107 360 73 73 16 6 4 0 0 36 0 0.203 .243 (-17%) .278 (+4%) .327 (-4%) .606 (avg) 133.9
1885 BL2 AA 100 320 52 61 7 6 3 26 0 49 0 0.191 .244 (-22%) .287 (+6%) .325 (-14%) .613 (-5%) -8.0
1886 BL2 AA 85 268 49 55 7 1 0 26 23 49 0 0.205 .246 (-17%) .302 (+10%) .331 (-28%) .634 (-10%) -159.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 0 9 9 7 0
3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 123 0 234 19 25 2
P 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 325 0 472 949 221 79

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1879 SR1 2B 4 0 8 4 5 0
1879 SR1 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1879 SR1 OF 26 0 69 5 10 0
1879 SR1 SS 37 0 62 111 27 9
1882 CN2 OF 79 0 141 13 13 2
1883 CN2 OF 14 0 17 1 2 0
1883 CN2 SS 1 0 0 1 2 0
1884 BL2 SS 107 0 120 318 68 23
1885 BL2 OF 2 0 3 0 0 0
1885 BL2 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1885 BL2 SS 98 0 175 311 68 28
1886 BL2 2B 1 0 1 5 2 0
1886 BL2 OF 2 0 4 0 0 0
1886 BL2 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1886 BL2 SS 82 0 115 208 56 19

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
Second Base 5
Third Base 1
Shortstop 325
Left Field 2
Center Field 113
Right Field 9