Jack McAleese

Born: 8/22/1878 in Sharon, PA, USA

Died: 11/14/1950 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-08-10 | Final Game: 1909-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8"

Full name: John James McAleese

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Biography

Jack McAleese, born in 1878, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1901 to 1909. Primarily serving as a position player, McAleese made a total of 86 appearances in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 57 hits with a batting average of .213, which reflects the challenges faced by players during the early 20th century, a period characterized by evolving offensive strategies and the emergence of more specialized pitchers. While he did not hit any home runs, McAleese contributed to his teams with 12 RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 18 bases. His playing style was emblematic of the time, prioritizing speed and contact over power hitting. McAleese's career, though brief and statistically modest, represents the foundational years of professional baseball, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive approach. His contributions were part of the rich tapestry of players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	7	3	0	1	1	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 158.1% 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
1901	CHW	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	7	3	1	1	9.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
86	268	33	57	7	0	0	12	18	32	37	0.213	0.317	0.239	0.556	-236.4

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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
1901	CHW	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1909	SLA	AL	85	267	33	57	7	0	0	12	18	32	37	0.213	.244 (-13%)	.306 (+4%)	.312 (-23%)	.618 (-10%)	-236.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	2	2	1	4	1	0
OF	79	72	120	11	13	2
P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	CHA	P	1	0	0	1	0	0
1909	SLA	3B	2	2	1	4	1	0
1909	SLA	OF	79	72	120	11	13	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Third Base	2
Left Field	28
Center Field	30
Right Field	21