Tex McDonald

Born: 1/31/1891 in Farmersville, TX, USA

Died: 3/30/1943 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-11 | Final Game: 1915-08-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Charles C. McDonald

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Biography

Tex McDonald was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, actively playing from 1912 until 1915. Born in 1891, McDonald made a significant impact in a relatively short career, appearing in 357 games and accumulating a solid batting average of .298. His offensive prowess was highlighted by 304 hits, 13 home runs, and 135 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. Additionally, McDonald displayed his speed on the base paths with 34 stolen bases, reflecting the aggressive style of play that characterized the era. McDonald's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more dynamic offensive approach. Although his time in the league was brief, his achievements remain notable, particularly for a player of his time. McDonald’s contributions to the game exemplified the talent and determination of early baseball players, and he left a lasting legacy as a skilled hitter and agile base runner.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
357	1019	131	304	45	27	13	135	34	88	125	0.298	0.359	0.434	0.793	3181.0

Career AVG .298 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +15.9% above league average.

Career OBP .359 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career SLG .434 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +26.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.793 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — +18.9% 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
1912	CIN	NL	61	140	16	36	3	4	1	15	5	13	24	0.257	.268 (-4%)	.335 (-2%)	.358 (avg)	.694 (-1%)	-33.9
1913	CIN	NL	11	10	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	BSN	NL	62	145	24	52	4	4	0	18	4	15	17	0.359	.259 (+38%)	.325 (+30%)	.345 (+28%)	.670 (+29%)	0.0
1914	PTF	FL	67	223	27	71	16	7	3	29	9	13	23	0.318	.255 (+25%)	.322 (+12%)	.339 (+45%)	.661 (+29%)	969.3
1914	BUF	FL	69	250	32	74	13	6	3	32	11	20	26	0.296	.255 (+16%)	.322 (+10%)	.339 (+27%)	.661 (+19%)	969.3
1915	BUF	FL	87	251	31	68	9	6	6	39	5	27	34	0.271	.250 (+8%)	.318 (+9%)	.332 (+28%)	.651 (+19%)	781.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	43	78	110	14	11
3B	31	25	61	13	7
OF	156	225	24	17	6
SS	48	89	100	18	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1912	CIN	SS	42	84	89	16	7
1913	CIN	SS	1	0	0	0	0
1913	BSN	2B	6	12	15	3	2
1913	BSN	3B	31	25	61	13	7
1913	BSN	OF	1	2	0	0	0
1914	PTF	2B	27	41	70	9	7
1914	PTF	OF	29	36	13	4	3
1914	PTF	SS	5	5	11	2	1
1914	BUF	2B	10	25	25	2	2
1914	BUF	OF	61	94	7	5	2
1915	BUF	OF	65	93	4	8	1