Matty McIntyre

Born: 6/12/1880 in Stonington, CT, USA

Died: 4/2/1920 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-07-03 | Final Game: 1912-08-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Matthew Martin McIntyre

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Biography

Matty McIntyre, born in 1880, was a notable American baseball player whose career spanned from 1901 to 1912. Over the course of 1,072 games, McIntyre established himself as a reliable position player, amassing 1,066 hits and demonstrating a consistent batting average of .269. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he recorded 120 stolen bases, showcasing his agility and strategic acumen during the early 20th century, a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing offense and speed. McIntyre played for several teams throughout his career, contributing significantly to his clubs with a total of 319 RBIs and 4 home runs. His playing style reflected the transition of baseball as it moved away from the deadball era, embracing a more dynamic approach. While not a household name, McIntyre's contributions to the teams he played for and his ability to get on base made him a valuable asset during his time in the league. His legacy remains as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the evolution of the game during the early 1900s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1072	3958	562	1066	140	69	4	319	120	439	423	0.269	0.346	0.343	0.689	6856.6

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.689 vs. league average 0.643 across their career seasons — +7.1% 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
1901	PHA	AL	82	308	38	85	12	4	0	46	11	30	30	0.276	.271 (+2%)	.326 (+6%)	.359 (-5%)	.686 (avg)	84.7
1904	DET	AL	152	578	74	146	11	10	2	46	11	44	58	0.253	.246 (+2%)	.300 (+3%)	.321 (-2%)	.622 (+1%)	127.6
1905	DET	AL	131	495	59	130	21	5	0	30	9	48	49	0.263	.248 (+6%)	.307 (+8%)	.322 (+1%)	.629 (+4%)	455.7
1906	DET	AL	133	493	63	128	19	11	0	39	29	56	51	0.260	.247 (+5%)	.307 (+10%)	.315 (+9%)	.622 (+9%)	892.6
1907	DET	AL	20	81	6	23	1	1	0	9	3	7	5	0.284	.245 (+16%)	.304 (+12%)	.308 (+4%)	.613 (+8%)	103.0
1908	DET	AL	151	569	105	168	24	13	0	28	20	83	63	0.295	.240 (+23%)	.298 (+31%)	.306 (+25%)	.605 (+28%)	3220.1
1909	DET	AL	125	476	65	116	18	9	1	34	13	54	51	0.244	.244 (avg)	.306 (+6%)	.312 (+4%)	.618 (+5%)	494.0
1910	DET	AL	83	305	40	72	15	5	0	25	4	39	38	0.236	.249 (-5%)	.317 (+2%)	.326 (-3%)	.644 (-1%)	3.2
1911	CHW	AL	146	569	102	184	19	11	1	52	17	64	65	0.323	.266 (+21%)	.336 (+18%)	.356 (+12%)	.693 (+15%)	1881.7
1912	CHW	AL	49	84	10	14	0	0	0	10	3	14	13	0.167	.268 (-38%)	.335 (-11%)	.358 (-54%)	.694 (-33%)	-406.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	21	2	4	1	0	0	0	3	3	0.190

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1909	WS	DET	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1908	WS	DET	5	18	2	4	1	0	0	0	3	2	0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1039	780	2037	133	81	31

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	PHA	OF	82	0	155	8	14	0
1904	DET	OF	152	151	334	16	15	4
1905	DET	OF	131	131	286	18	10	6
1906	DET	OF	133	133	254	25	5	8
1907	DET	OF	20	20	43	3	0	1
1908	DET	OF	151	151	329	17	8	4
1909	DET	OF	122	118	217	14	6	1
1910	DET	OF	77	76	147	12	9	2
1911	CHA	OF	146	0	235	18	14	5
1912	CHA	OF	25	0	37	2	0	0