Jim McTamany

Born: 7/4/1863 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 4/16/1916 in Lenni, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-08-15 | Final Game: 1891-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James Edward McTamany

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Biography

Jim McTamany was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, with a career that spanned from 1885 to 1891. Born in 1863, McTamany made his mark in an era characterized by the early evolution of baseball, where player versatility and speed were paramount. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 813 games and recorded a total of 794 hits, demonstrating both consistency and the ability to make contact at the plate. His batting average stood at .256, and he contributed significantly to his teams with 19 home runs and 334 runs batted in, showcasing a blend of power and run production. Known for his speed on the bases, McTamany amassed an impressive 255 stolen bases, a testament to his aggressive playing style and strategic acumen in taking extra bases. His contributions to the game were particularly notable during a time when the rules and strategies of baseball were still being defined, and he became a valuable player for the teams he represented. McTamany's career left a lasting impact on the sport, as he played during a transition period that set the stage for the modern game, highlighting the importance of athleticism and skill in the burgeoning professional leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
813	3102	693	794	135	58	19	334	255	535	264	0.256	0.373	0.355	0.728	7606.5

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .373 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +17.0% above league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.728 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — +9.8% 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
1885	BR3	AA	35	131	21	36	7	2	1	13	0	9	0	0.275	.244 (+13%)	.287 (+12%)	.325 (+17%)	.613 (+15%)	278.1
1886	BR3	AA	111	418	86	106	23	10	2	56	18	54	0	0.254	.246 (+3%)	.302 (+17%)	.331 (+12%)	.634 (+14%)	1232.7
1887	BR3	AA	134	520	123	134	22	10	1	68	66	76	34	0.258	.270 (-5%)	.331 (+10%)	.373 (-8%)	.705 (+1%)	398.3
1888	KC2	AA	130	516	94	127	12	10	4	41	55	67	72	0.246	.238 (+3%)	.290 (+19%)	.319 (+4%)	.610 (+11%)	1346.9
1889	CL6	AA	139	529	113	146	21	7	4	52	40	116	66	0.276	.263 (+5%)	.334 (+22%)	.357 (+2%)	.691 (+12%)	1815.2
1890	CL6	AA	125	466	140	120	27	7	1	48	43	112	0	0.258	.260 (-1%)	.336 (+20%)	.351 (avg)	.687 (+10%)	1462.0
1891	CL6	AA	81	304	59	76	17	9	3	35	20	58	48	0.250	.254 (-2%)	.331 (+13%)	.343 (+15%)	.675 (+14%)	848.1
1891	PH4	AA	58	218	57	49	6	3	3	21	13	43	44	0.225	.254 (-12%)	.331 (+10%)	.343 (-7%)	.675 (+2%)	848.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	813	0	1542	151	161	39

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1885	BR3	OF	35	43	0	5	0
1886	BR3	OF	111	215	27	29	5
1887	BR3	OF	134	281	32	28	8
1888	KC2	OF	130	245	27	26	5
1889	CL6	OF	139	247	28	30	8
1890	CL6	OF	125	232	17	16	8
1891	CL6	OF	81	161	10	13	4
1891	PH4	OF	58	118	10	14	1