Johnny McCarthy, baseball player, 1934-1948

Johnny McCarthy

Born: 1/7/1910 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 9/13/1973 in Mundelein, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-02 | Final Game: 1948-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Joseph McCarthy

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Biography

Johnny McCarthy was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1934 until his retirement in 1948. Primarily playing as a position player, McCarthy participated in 542 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills across various teams. He accumulated 432 hits, with a commendable batting average of .277, which positioned him as a reliable hitter during a time when the game was evolving rapidly in the wake of the Great Depression and World War II. McCarthy's offensive contributions included 25 home runs and 209 RBIs, highlighting his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. While he was not known for his speed on the bases, evidenced by his total of 8 stolen bases, his consistent hitting provided a solid foundation for his teams. McCarthy's career unfolded in a transitional period for baseball, where the integration of the sport and the emergence of new playing styles were beginning to shape the future of the game. His contributions during this era have solidified his place in baseball history, as he navigated the challenges of the time while leaving a lasting impact on the field.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
5.0 5.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 2.0 0 1.0 0 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.600

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1934 5.0 5.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 2.0 0 1.0 0 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.600

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 5.0 8 4 1 2 0 7.20 0

Career ERA 7.20 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 68.0% 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
1939 NY1 NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5.0 8 4 2 0 7.20 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
542 1557 182 432 72 16 25 209 8 90 114 0.277 0.319 0.392 0.712 -696.4

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.712 vs. league average 0.722 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
1934 BRO NL 17 39 7 7 2 0 1 5 0 2 2 0.179 — — — — 0.0
1935 BRO NL 22 48 9 12 1 1 0 4 1 2 9 0.250 — — — — -172.4
1936 NY1 NL 4 16 1 7 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 0.438 — — — — 0.0
1937 NY1 NL 114 420 53 117 19 3 10 65 2 24 37 0.279 .276 (+1%) .342 (-6%) .398 (+3%) .740 (-1%) -173.1
1938 NY1 NL 134 470 55 128 13 4 8 59 3 39 28 0.272 .272 (avg) .341 (-4%) .392 (-6%) .734 (-5%) -479.0
1939 NY1 NL 50 80 12 21 6 1 1 11 0 3 8 0.263 .274 (-4%) .342 (-13%) .393 (+2%) .735 (-5%) -102.4
1940 NY1 NL 51 67 6 16 4 0 0 5 0 2 8 0.239 .267 (-11%) .335 (-22%) .387 (-23%) .722 (-23%) -278.4
1941 NY1 NL 14 40 1 13 3 0 0 12 0 3 0 0.325 — — — — 0.0
1943 BSN NL 78 313 32 95 24 6 2 33 1 10 19 0.304 .255 (+19%) .324 (+1%) .346 (+26%) .671 (+14%) 550.8
1946 BSN NL 2 7 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1948 NY1 NL 56 57 6 15 0 1 2 12 0 3 2 0.263 .263 (avg) .340 (-12%) .379 (+6%) .719 (-2%) -41.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 19 1 4 1 0 0 1 1 2 0.211

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1937 WS NY1 5 19 1 4 1 0 0 1 1 2 0.211

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 383 0 3804 242 39 308
OF 5 0 1 0 0 0
P 1 0 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 BRO 1B 13 0 89 9 4 13
1935 BRO 1B 19 0 110 0 2 11
1936 NY1 1B 4 0 45 6 1 5
1937 NY1 1B 110 0 1123 82 16 89
1938 NY1 1B 125 0 1315 77 10 111
1939 NY1 1B 12 0 114 2 0 13
1939 NY1 OF 4 0 0 0 0 0
1939 NY1 P 1 0 0 2 0 0
1940 NY1 1B 6 0 57 5 0 6
1941 NY1 1B 8 0 67 7 1 4
1941 NY1 OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1943 BSN 1B 78 0 839 53 4 51
1946 BSN 1B 2 0 18 0 0 3
1948 NY1 1B 6 0 27 1 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 383
Left Field 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 3