Jack McCandless

Born: 5/5/1891 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 8/17/1961 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-09-10 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Scott Cook McCandless

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Biography

Jack McCandless was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1914 to 1915, a period marked by the waning days of the deadball era, characterized by low scoring and a focus on pitching and defense. McCandless competed in a total of 128 games, where he recorded 95 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 35 runs, culminating in a batting average of .217. He also showcased his speed on the base paths with 9 stolen bases, reflecting the athleticism valued in players of his time. Though his career was relatively short, McCandless's contributions to the game came during a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport began to shift towards the offensive explosion that would define the following decades. His experience in the league provided him with insights into the evolving strategies of the game, even if his personal statistics did not fully reflect the impact he may have had on his teams. McCandless remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
128	437	52	95	6	8	5	35	9	44	99	0.217	0.299	0.302	0.601	-586.3

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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
1914	BLF	FL	11	31	5	8	0	1	0	1	0	3	0	0.258	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	BLF	FL	117	406	47	87	6	7	5	34	9	41	99	0.214	.250 (-14%)	.318 (-7%)	.332 (-10%)	.651 (-8%)	-586.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	113	0	219	17	13	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	BLF	OF	8	0	10	1	0	0
1915	BLF	OF	105	0	209	16	13	8

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	23
Center Field	59
Right Field	32