Jack McMahan

Born: 7/25/1932 in Hot Springs, AR, USA

Died: 10/16/2020 in Hot Springs, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-18 | Final Game: 1956-09-23

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

Full name: Jack Wally McMahan

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Biography

Jack McMahan was a professional baseball player born in 1932, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1956. His career, spanning from April 18 to September 23 of that year, was marked by his role as a position player. Despite his limited time on the field, participating in 34 games, McMahan's presence in the majors during the mid-1950s positioned him within an era that was characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolution of baseball strategies. Throughout his career, McMahan faced challenges on offense, finishing with no hits, no home runs, and no RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Additionally, he recorded no stolen bases. While his statistical output may not reflect a lasting legacy, McMahan's journey to reach the Major Leagues is emblematic of the aspirations and struggles faced by many players during that time, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His brief stint in the league serves as a reminder of the competitive nature of professional baseball, where every player strives to make their mark, even if only for a short while.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	5	34	9	0	0	0	75.0	87	42	8	40	22	5.04	0

Career ERA 5.04 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 27.1% 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
1956	PIT	NL	0	0	11	0	0	0	0	13.3	18	9	9	9	6.07	3.96 (-53%)	-18.3
1956	KC1	AL	0	5	23	9	0	0	0	61.7	69	33	31	13	4.82	3.96 (-21%)	-1662.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
34	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1956	PIT	NL	11	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	KC1	AL	23	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	34	9	3	14	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	PIT	P	11	0	0	4	0	0
1956	KC1	P	23	9	3	10	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	34