Sam McMackin

Born: 11/24/1872 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 2/11/1903 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-04 | Final Game: 1902-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: L

Full name: Samuel McMackin

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Biography

Sam McMackin was a professional baseball player born in 1872, who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing as a position player. His career spanned from September 4, 1902, to September 21, 1902, during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Although his time in Major League Baseball was brief, McMackin showcased his skills in two games, accumulating two hits and achieving a batting average of 0.4. While he did not record any home runs or RBIs and had no stolen bases, McMackin's performance highlighted the challenges faced by players of his era, where batting averages were often lower and power hitting was not as emphasized as it would later become. His short-lived career reflects the competitive nature of Major League Baseball during the early 1900s, a time when many players vied for limited roster spots, and only a few would go on to achieve lasting fame. Despite the brevity of his time in the league, McMackin remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport's development in its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	2	1	1	0	0	11.3	10	3	0	4	4	2.38	0

Career ERA 2.38 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — 24.9% better 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
1902	CHW	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	1	0	0	2	0.00	—	-
1902	DET	AL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.3	9	3	4	2	3.24	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	5	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.400	0.400	0.400	0.800	0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +49.9% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +24.4% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.800 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — +20.2% 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
1902	CHW	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	DET	AL	1	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	1	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	CHA	P	1	0	1	2	0	0
1902	DET	P	1	0	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2