Malcolm MacDonald
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1902)
Malcolm MacDonald was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1902 for the New York Giants. In 2 career games, he hit .333 with 3 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 6/2/1946 in Ocean Gate, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1902-06-02
- Last Game
- 1902-06-03
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +24.9% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .667 vs. league average .665 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-06-03 | NY1 | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-06-02 | NY1 | PHI | L | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 2 |
Malcolm MacDonald: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 2, 1902 and the final game on June 3, 1902, Malcolm MacDonald built the record summarized on this page. MacDonald's only club in the season tables is the New York Giants. MacDonald, born on January 1, 1872, in Philadelphia, PA, USA, is listed as a right fielder and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-0 and 180 pounds. MacDonald's death is recorded on June 2, 1946, in Ocean Gate, NJ, USA.
MacDonald finished with 3 hits from 9 at bats in 2 games, which works out to .333, adding 1 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues MacDonald played in, the .333 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 24.9% above the league. The season table holds a single row: 1902 with the New York Giants, 2 games, 9 at bats and 3 hits.
Among the most recent games in MacDonald's log, June 2, 1902 stands out: 3 hits in 5 at bats.
MacDonald appears at one position only: right field, in 2 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Malcolm MacDonald
- Was Malcolm MacDonald a pitcher?
- No. Malcolm MacDonald was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Malcolm MacDonald hit?
- Malcolm MacDonald hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Malcolm MacDonald play for?
- Malcolm MacDonald played for one team, the New York Giants (1902).
- What were Malcolm MacDonald's career stats?
- In 2 games, Malcolm MacDonald had 3 hits and 1 RBI, with a .333 batting average.
- What position did Malcolm MacDonald play?
- Malcolm MacDonald played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Malcolm MacDonald and how much did he weigh?
- Malcolm MacDonald was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What was Malcolm MacDonald's career batting average?
- Malcolm MacDonald batted .333 over his career, with 3 hits in 9 at bats.
- How many RBI did Malcolm MacDonald have?
- Malcolm MacDonald drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Malcolm MacDonald in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Malcolm MacDonald has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.