Jack McCarthy

Born: 3/26/1869 in Hardwick, MA, USA

Died: 6/5/1948 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1893-08-03 | Final Game: 1907-05-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: John Arthur McCarthy

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Biography

Jack McCarthy, born in 1869, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His career spanned from 1893 to 1907, a transformative period in baseball that saw the evolution of the game from the rough-and-tumble days of the deadball era to the more structured play of the modern game. Over the course of 1,092 games, McCarthy established himself as a reliable offensive force, accumulating 1,205 hits and achieving a batting average of .287. His offensive contributions included 476 RBIs and 8 home runs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and his power in an era that was not particularly known for home run hitting. McCarthy was also a notable base runner, finishing his career with 145 stolen bases, which highlighted his speed and agility on the field. He consistently demonstrated a strong all-around game, blending solid hitting with effective base running, making him a valuable asset to his teams. As the game transitioned into the 20th century, McCarthy's contributions helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players, securing his place in baseball history as a key figure during a pivotal time for the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1092	4200	551	1205	171	66	8	476	145	268	158	0.287	0.333	0.365	0.698	1836.9

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .365 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — near 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
1893	CIN	NL	49	195	28	55	8	3	0	22	6	22	7	0.282	.279 (+1%)	.356 (avg)	.379 (-7%)	.735 (-4%)	-123.4
1894	CIN	NL	40	167	29	45	9	1	0	21	3	17	6	0.269	.309 (-13%)	.379 (-8%)	.435 (-23%)	.814 (-16%)	-495.7
1898	PIT	NL	137	537	75	155	13	12	4	78	7	34	24	0.289	.270 (+7%)	.333 (+1%)	.347 (+9%)	.680 (+5%)	405.9
1899	PIT	NL	139	565	109	173	22	17	4	69	28	39	13	0.306	.282 (+8%)	.343 (+3%)	.366 (+16%)	.710 (+10%)	988.0
1900	CHC	NL	124	503	68	148	16	7	0	48	22	24	17	0.294	.279 (+5%)	.338 (-3%)	.366 (-3%)	.705 (-3%)	-387.5
1901	CLE	AL	86	343	60	110	14	7	0	32	9	30	8	0.321	.271 (+18%)	.326 (+17%)	.359 (+12%)	.686 (+14%)	948.5
1902	CLE	AL	95	359	45	102	31	5	0	41	12	24	14	0.284	.266 (+6%)	.321 (+2%)	.343 (+16%)	.665 (+9%)	481.2
1903	CLE	AL	108	415	47	110	20	8	0	43	15	19	22	0.265	.261 (+1%)	.316 (-6%)	.345 (+2%)	.662 (-2%)	-252.1
1903	CHC	NL	24	101	11	28	5	0	0	14	8	4	3	0.277	.261 (+6%)	.316 (-4%)	.345 (-5%)	.662 (-5%)	-252.1
1904	CHC	NL	115	432	36	114	14	2	0	51	14	23	17	0.264	.246 (+7%)	.300 (+2%)	.321 (-5%)	.622 (-2%)	-82.1
1905	CHC	NL	59	170	16	47	4	3	0	14	8	10	3	0.276	.248 (+11%)	.307 (+4%)	.322 (+4%)	.629 (+4%)	96.4
1906	BRO	NL	91	322	23	98	13	1	0	35	9	20	20	0.304	.247 (+23%)	.307 (+13%)	.315 (+11%)	.622 (+12%)	644.4
1907	BRO	NL	25	91	4	20	2	0	0	8	4	2	4	0.220	.245 (-10%)	.304 (-22%)	.308 (-22%)	.613 (-22%)	-305.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	23	5	216	18	11	18
OF	1047	260	1962	129	120	30

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1893	CIN	1B	2	0	24	2	1	1
1893	CIN	OF	47	0	87	7	12	0
1894	CIN	1B	15	0	148	13	7	12
1894	CIN	OF	25	0	45	6	6	0
1898	PIT	OF	137	0	296	19	22	4
1899	PIT	OF	139	0	283	19	12	6
1900	CHN	OF	123	0	233	20	15	4
1901	CLE	OF	86	0	157	9	9	5
1902	CLE	OF	95	0	178	6	11	0
1903	CLE	OF	108	0	178	10	7	5
1903	CHN	OF	24	0	33	3	2	1
1904	CHN	OF	115	115	213	8	9	0
1905	CHN	1B	6	5	44	3	3	5
1905	CHN	OF	37	34	63	9	1	4
1906	BRO	OF	86	86	158	13	14	1
1907	BRO	OF	25	25	38	0	0	0