Jerry McCarthy, baseball player, 1948-1948

Jerry McCarthy

Born: 5/23/1923 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 10/3/1965 in Oceanside, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-06-19 | Final Game: 1948-06-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Jerome Francis McCarthy

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Biography

Jerry McCarthy, born in 1923, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in a brief yet notable career during the late 1940s. He played as a position player for a short span from June 19 to June 23, 1948. Despite a limited number of appearances, participating in just two games, McCarthy showcased a solid performance at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .333. His lone hit in those two games underscored his potential, even as he did not record any home runs or RBIs during his time in the major leagues. McCarthy's career unfolded in an era when baseball was beginning to emerge from the shadows of World War II, a time that saw many talented players returning to the game. Although his time on the field was brief, Jerry McCarthy's presence in the major leagues reflects the depth of talent that characterized this period of baseball history. His story serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of the sport, even if their careers were not long-lived.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +26.5% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 7.3% 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
1948 SLA AL 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 3 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1948 SLA 1B 2 0 3 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 1947, 1948