Alex McKinnon

Born: 8/14/1856 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 7/24/1887 in Charlestown, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1887-07-04

Bats: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Alexander J. McKinnon

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Biography

Alex McKinnon, born in 1856, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the mid-1880s. He played from 1884 until July 4, 1887, amassing a total of 386 games in his career. McKinnon was known for his impressive batting skills, finishing his career with a robust batting average of .296. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 465 hits, 13 home runs, and 219 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. McKinnon's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the gradual shift from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. Although he was not primarily known for his power hitting, his 13 home runs demonstrated a capacity for driving the ball with authority. Additionally, McKinnon displayed speed on the bases, tallying 16 stolen bases, which was a notable aspect of his game during a time when base stealing was becoming an exciting part of the sport. His contributions to the game during this pivotal period helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
386	1572	209	465	82	30	13	219	16	45	125	0.296	0.315	0.411	0.726	3502.7

Career AVG .296 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +18.1% above league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .299 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career SLG .411 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +21.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.726 vs. league average 0.637 across their career seasons — +14.0% 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
1884	NY1	NL	116	470	66	128	21	13	3	73	0	8	62	0.272	.243 (+12%)	.278 (+2%)	.327 (+20%)	.606 (+12%)	699.4
1885	SL5	NL	100	411	42	121	21	6	1	44	0	8	31	0.294	.244 (+21%)	.287 (+7%)	.325 (+17%)	.613 (+13%)	711.6
1886	SL5	NL	122	491	75	148	24	7	8	72	10	21	23	0.301	.246 (+22%)	.302 (+9%)	.331 (+29%)	.634 (+19%)	1514.1
1887	PIT	NL	48	200	26	68	16	4	1	30	6	8	9	0.340	.270 (+26%)	.331 (+10%)	.373 (+27%)	.705 (+19%)	577.6