Mac MacArthur

Born: 1/19/1862 in Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland

Died: 10/18/1932 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-02 | Final Game: 1884-06-09

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Malcolm M. MacArthur

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Biography

Mac MacArthur was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time when the game was characterized by evolving strategies and the burgeoning popularity of the National League. Born in 1862, MacArthur's career spanned a brief period from May 2, 1884, to June 9, 1884. Although his time in the major leagues was short-lived, he made his mark during a transformative era in baseball, often referred to as the "deadball era," where pitching dominated the game and teams relied heavily on their hurlers. Throughout his career, MacArthur recorded a win-loss record of 1-5 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.02. He struck out 19 batters, illustrating his ability to challenge hitters despite the limited success he experienced on the mound. Although he did not achieve notable accolades or long-standing fame, MacArthur contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time when the sport was solidifying its place in American culture. His brief appearance in the league serves as a reminder of the many players who participated in the early stages of professional baseball, each contributing to the development and popularity of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	5	6	6	6	0	0	52.0	57	29	1	21	19	5.02	0

Career ERA 5.02 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 61.5% 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
1884	IN2	AA	1	5	6	6	6	0	0	52.0	57	29	21	19	5.02	3.11 (-61%)	-1331.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	21	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.095	0.136	0.095	0.232	0.0

Career AVG .095 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 60.9% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.

Career SLG .095 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 70.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.232 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 61.8% 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
1884	IN2	AA	6	21	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.095	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	1	12	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	IN2	P	6	0	1	12	5	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6