Jack McFetridge

Born: 8/25/1869 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 1/10/1917 in Glenolden, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-06-07 | Final Game: 1903-09-27

Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Reed McFetridge

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Biography

Jack McFetridge, born in 1869, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1890 to 1903. He made his debut during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play, characterized by evolving strategies and increased emphasis on pitching durability. Over the course of his career, McFetridge recorded a win-loss record of 2-11 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.58. He struck out a total of 35 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, though he did not register any saves during his time on the mound. McFetridge’s playing career spanned multiple seasons in a time when baseball was rapidly growing in popularity and complexity. Despite his modest statistics, he contributed to the game during a pivotal time in its development, as teams began to explore new pitching techniques and strategies. His experiences on the field reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his era, navigating through an evolving game that laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	11	15	14	12	0	0	112.0	125	57	2	51	35	4.58	0

Career ERA 4.58 vs. league average 3.56 across their career seasons — 28.7% 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
1890	PHI	NL	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	5	1	2	4	1.00	3.88 (+74%)	0.0
1903	PHI	NL	1	11	14	13	11	0	0	103.0	120	56	49	31	4.89	3.10 (-58%)	-2139.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	38	4	9	2	1	0	9	0	2	11	0.237	0.275	0.342	0.617	0.0

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.617 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 9.0% 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
1890	PHI	NL	1	4	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.750	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	PHI	NL	14	34	4	6	2	1	0	8	0	2	10	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	15	0	2	25	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	PHI	P	1	0	0	1	0	0
1903	PHI	P	14	0	2	24	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15