Lew McCarty, baseball player, 1913-1921

Lew McCarty

Born: 11/17/1888 in Milton, PA, USA

Died: 6/19/1930 in Berks County, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-08-30 | Final Game: 1921-04-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: George Lewis McCarty

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Biography

Lew McCarty, born in 1888, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1913 until 1921. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 532 games, where he recorded 393 hits and maintained a batting average of .266. McCarty was known for his ability to contribute to his team's offense, finishing his career with 5 home runs and 137 runs batted in (RBIs). In addition to his hitting prowess, he showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating a total of 20 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Playing during the early part of the 20th century, McCarty's career unfolded in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive game. His versatility and steady presence in the lineup made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, as he adapted to the evolving landscape of baseball during his active years. McCarty's contributions on the field were part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for the modern game, making him a significant figure in baseball history. He retired on April 13, 1921, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
532 1479 113 393 47 20 5 137 20 102 109 0.266 0.318 0.335 0.653 124.0

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .335 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.653 vs. league average 0.669 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
1913 BRO NL 9 26 1 6 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1914 BRO NL 90 284 20 72 14 2 1 30 1 14 22 0.254 .255 (-1%) .322 (-9%) .339 (-3%) .661 (-6%) -372.6
1915 BRO NL 84 276 19 66 9 4 0 19 7 7 23 0.239 .250 (-5%) .318 (-18%) .332 (-10%) .651 (-14%) -757.0
1916 BRO NL 55 150 17 47 6 1 0 13 4 14 16 0.313 .248 (+26%) .314 (+22%) .326 (+12%) .640 (+17%) 464.4
1916 NY1 NL 25 68 6 27 3 4 0 9 0 7 9 0.397 .248 (+60%) .314 (+44%) .326 (+71%) .640 (+58%) 464.4
1917 NY1 NL 56 162 15 40 3 2 2 19 1 14 6 0.247 .248 (-1%) .312 (-1%) .323 (+1%) .635 (avg) 12.8
1918 NY1 NL 86 257 16 69 7 3 0 24 3 17 13 0.268 .255 (+5%) .318 (+1%) .326 (-2%) .645 (-1%) -33.9
1919 NY1 NL 85 210 17 59 5 4 2 21 2 18 15 0.281 .262 (+7%) .322 (+6%) .347 (+7%) .670 (+6%) 232.8
1920 NY1 NL 36 38 2 5 0 0 0 0 2 4 2 0.132 — — — — 0.0
1920 STL NL 5 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1921 STL NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 5 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0.400

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1917 WS NY1 3 5 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 17 0 148 9 3 9
C 421 0 1701 463 55 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 BRO C 9 0 37 10 0 1
1914 BRO C 84 0 398 117 16 9
1915 BRO C 81 0 310 101 13 5
1916 BRO 1B 17 0 148 9 3 9
1916 BRO C 27 0 97 33 2 2
1916 NY1 C 24 0 112 26 1 2
1917 NY1 C 54 0 235 43 6 0
1918 NY1 C 75 0 288 67 9 3
1919 NY1 C 59 0 203 56 8 1
1920 NY1 C 5 0 16 6 0 0
1920 SLN C 3 0 5 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 420
First Base 17

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1914 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 3.0 64 0