Jack McMahon, baseball player, 1892-1893

Jack McMahon

Born: 10/15/1869 in Waterbury, CT, USA

Died: 12/30/1894 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-08-08 | Final Game: 1893-06-19

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Henry McMahon

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Biography

Jack McMahon, born in 1869, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1892 to 1893. Primarily a position player, McMahon made a noteworthy impact during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive production. He played a total of 51 games, amassing 43 hits with a batting average of .243. McMahon demonstrated versatility and power at the plate, contributing 28 RBIs and hitting one home run during his brief career. In addition to his offensive contributions, McMahon showcased his speed on the base paths, successfully stealing three bases. Although his career was relatively short, his performance reflected the competitive nature of the game in the early 1890s, where players were beginning to explore new strategies and styles of play. McMahon’s tenure in Major League Baseball may have been brief, but his presence in the sport during its formative years adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 177 26 43 7 8 1 28 3 12 9 0.243 0.295 0.390 0.685 -59.5

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — +10.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.685 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — near 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
1892 NY1 NL 40 147 21 33 5 7 1 24 3 10 9 0.224 .244 (-8%) .316 (-12%) .327 (+14%) .644 (+1%) -59.5
1893 NY1 NL 11 30 5 10 2 1 0 4 0 2 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 36 0 312 13 9 13
C 16 0 52 11 7 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1892 NY1 1B 36 0 312 13 9 13
1892 NY1 C 5 0 19 3 2 1
1893 NY1 C 11 0 33 8 5 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 16
First Base 36