Jimmy McMath, baseball player, 1968-1968

Jimmy McMath

Born: 8/10/1949 in Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

Died: 7/20/2010 in Meadville, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-07 | Final Game: 1968-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jimmy Lee McMath

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Biography

Jimmy McMath, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during the late 1960s. His career spanned from September 7 to September 22, 1968, during a transitional period in baseball marked by the end of the deadball era and the beginning of a more offensively driven game. McMath played as a position player, participating in a total of six games at the major league level. In his short career, McMath recorded two hits and drove in two runs, finishing with a batting average of .143. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his presence on the field during this era contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball. While his time in the major leagues was limited, Jimmy McMath remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspire to make their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 14 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 0.143 0.143 0.143 0.286 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .237 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .299 across their career seasons — 52.2% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.639 across their career seasons — 55.3% 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
1968 CHC NL 6 14 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 3 6 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1968 CHN OF 3 3 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3