James McDermott

Born: 1846 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 9/4/1882 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-04 | Final Game: 1872-07-06

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Biography

James McDermott was an early American professional baseball player born in 1846, who played as a position player during the formative years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from May 4, 1871, to July 6, 1872, a period marked by the sport's transition from the amateur era into a burgeoning professional framework. McDermott participated in a total of 9 games over his brief career, where he made a notable impact with a batting average of .275, demonstrating a solid hitting proficiency for his time. During his tenure, McDermott recorded 11 hits and drove in 4 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite not hitting any home runs. He also displayed agility on the bases, stealing 1 base, which was a valued skill in the context of baseball during the early 1870s, an era characterized by its emphasis on speed and strategic play. While his career was relatively short, McDermott's participation in the early professional leagues contributed to the foundations of modern baseball, helping to shape the game's evolving dynamics in its infancy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 7 7 7 7 0 0 63.0 143 57 3 14 1 8.14 0

Career ERA 8.14 vs. league average 3.66 across their career seasons — 122.7% 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
1872 BR1 0 7 7 7 7 0 0 63.0 143 57 14 1 8.14 3.66 (-123%) -1644.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 40 6 11 3 0 0 4 1 2 4 0.275 0.310 0.350 0.660 0.0

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.666 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
1871 FW1 2 8 3 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1872 BR1 7 32 3 9 3 0 0 3 0 1 3 0.281 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 2 0 1 1 0
P 7 7 1 8 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 FW1 OF 2 2 0 1 1 0
1872 BR1 P 7 7 1 8 5 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 7
Center Field 2