John McMakin

Born: 3/6/1878 in Spartanburg, SC, USA

Died: 9/25/1956 in Lyman, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-19 | Final Game: 1902-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Weaver McMakin

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Biography

John McMakin, born in 1878, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 19, 1902, to May 31, 1902, during a time when the game was transitioning and evolving in response to various social and economic factors. McMakin played in a league characterized by its competitive spirit and the emergence of new playing styles that would shape the future of baseball. Throughout his brief career, McMakin recorded a win-loss record of 2-2 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.09, indicating a solid performance on the mound for his era. He struck out 6 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge opposing hitters. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions as a pitcher were significant during his time in the league. McMakin's career may have been short-lived, but he was part of a pivotal era in baseball history, contributing to the game's rich tapestry as it moved further away from the deadball era and toward a more dynamic and offensive style of play.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	4	4	4	0	0	32.0	34	11	0	11	6	3.09	0

Career ERA 3.09 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — near 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	BRO	NL	2	2	4	4	4	0	0	32.0	34	11	11	6	3.09	3.17 (+3%)	-274.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	11	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.182	0.357	0.182	0.539	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.539 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 19.0% 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
1902	BRO	NL	4	11	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	9	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	BRO	P	4	0	0	9	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Clemson University	Clemson	SC	1901