John McCarty

Born: 2/9/1867 in Independence, MO, USA

Died: 8/20/1942 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-04-18 | Final Game: 1889-07-07

Throws: R

Full name: John Andrew McCarty

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Biography

John McCarty was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time when the game was evolving rapidly in terms of strategy and player skill. Born in 1867, McCarty's career spanned from 1889 to 1890, during the transitional period of baseball known as the deadball era, which was characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching and defense. Throughout his brief career, McCarty distinguished himself on the mound, finishing with a record of 8-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.91. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 36 strikeouts over the course of his playing time. Despite the challenges of pitching during an era that often favored hitters, McCarty's contributions on the field were notable, even if he did not accumulate extensive statistics. He played at a time when baseball was gaining popularity, and his role as a pitcher helped shape the competitive landscape of the sport. While he did not record any saves, his performance reflected the emerging strategies of pitching that would later define the game. McCarty's career, though short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the evolution of pitching in the sport's early years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	6	15	14	13	0	0	119.7	147	52	4	61	36	3.91	0

Career ERA 3.91 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — near 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
1889	KC2	AA	8	6	15	14	13	0	0	119.7	147	52	61	36	3.91	3.93 (+1%)	-1801.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	79	12	18	0	1	0	12	3	1	9	0.228	0.247	0.253	0.500	-362.1

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OBP .247 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 27.7% 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
1889	KC2	AA	20	79	12	18	0	1	0	12	3	1	9	0.228	.263 (-14%)	.334 (-26%)	.357 (-29%)	.691 (-28%)	-362.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	6	0	17	3	4	0
P	15	0	3	27	10	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1889	KC2	OF	6	0	17	3	4	0
1889	KC2	P	15	0	3	27	10	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15
Left Field	5
Center Field	1