John McDonald

Born: 1/27/1883 in Throop, PA, USA

Died: 4/9/1950 in Roselle, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-03 | Final Game: 1907-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Joseph McDonald

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Biography

John McDonald, born in 1883, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career was short-lived, spanning only from 1907 to 1907, but he left an indelible mark through his singular game with the New York Highlanders. In that one game, McDonald showcased his skills at the plate, recording 1 hit out of 3 at-bats, which yielded a batting average of .333. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his performance remains a testament to the fleeting opportunities afforded to players in that era. Playing during a time when baseball was evolving beyond its formative years, McDonald's career coincided with the transition into what would become the modern game. The early 1900s were characterized by a growing fan base and the establishment of more organized leagues, and McDonald's brief stint in the majors highlights the competitive nature of the sport as players vied for limited opportunities. Despite his limited statistics—1 game played, 0 stolen bases, and no RBIs—McDonald’s legacy is enshrined in the annals of baseball history as a player who, albeit for a moment, was part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball.

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	6.0	12	6	0	2	3	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 2.50 across their career seasons — 260.2% 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
1907	WSN	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	6.0	12	6	2	3	9.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333	0.333	0.667	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +35.9% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career SLG .667 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — +115.8% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — +63.1% above 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
1907	WSN	AL	1	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	WS1	P	1	0	0	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania	Kutztown	PA	1899, 1900