Ken Macha
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1981)
Ken Macha was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1981 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Montreal Expos, and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 8 seasons. In 180 career games, he hit .258 with 98 hits, 1 home runs, and 35 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-09-14
- Last Game
- 1981-09-30
Full name: Kenneth Edward Macha
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | 380 | 30 | 98 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 4 | 39 | 68 | .258 | .329 | .324 | .652 | -498 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .324 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.
Career OPS .652 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | PIT | NL | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .600 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | PIT | NL | 35 | 95 | 2 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 17 | .274 | .264 (+4%) | .329 (-4%) | .401 (-21%) | .730 (-13%) | -189.8 |
| 1978 | PIT | NL | 29 | 52 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 10 | .212 | .257 (-18%) | .323 (+9%) | .378 (-29%) | .702 (-11%) | -53.1 |
| 1979 | MON | NL | 25 | 36 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | MON | NL | 49 | 107 | 10 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 17 | .290 | .264 (+9%) | .326 (+11%) | .387 (-1%) | .714 (+4%) | 110.4 |
| 1981 | TOR | AL | 37 | 85 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 15 | .200 | .255 (-22%) | .320 (-17%) | .368 (-39%) | .688 (-29%) | -365.6 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 180 | 380 | 30 | 98 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 4 | 39 | 68 | .258 | — | — | — | — | -498 | ||
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
View full game log (180 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 95 | 202 | 22 | 56 | 1 | 19 | .277 |
| Away | 85 | 178 | 8 | 42 | 0 | 16 | .236 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-09-30 | TOR | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981-09-23 | TOR | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-08 | TOR | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-04 | TOR | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-09-03 | TOR | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-08-29 | TOR | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-08-28 | TOR | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-27 | TOR | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-08-24 | TOR | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-21 | TOR | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 31 | 14 | 184 | 11 | 1 | 16 |
| 3B | 103 | 75 | 51 | 132 | 12 | 9 |
| C | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | PIT | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | PIT | 1B | 11 | 4 | 66 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 1977 | PIT | 3B | 17 | 17 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | PIT | OF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | PIT | 3B | 21 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 1 | 3 |
| 1979 | MON | 1B | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | MON | 3B | 13 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | MON | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | MON | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | MON | 1B | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980 | MON | 3B | 33 | 24 | 18 | 43 | 6 | 3 |
| 1980 | MON | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | MON | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | TOR | 1B | 16 | 9 | 94 | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| 1981 | TOR | 3B | 19 | 14 | 5 | 28 | 4 | 2 |
| 1981 | TOR | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
| First Base | 31 |
| Third Base | 104 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 1970, 1971, 1972 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ken Macha
- What years did Ken Macha play?
- Ken Macha played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1981.
- Was Ken Macha a pitcher?
- No. Ken Macha was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ken Macha hit?
- Ken Macha hit 1 career home runs with 98 hits.
- What was Ken Macha's career batting average?
- Ken Macha batted .258 over his career, with 98 hits in 380 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ken Macha have?
- Ken Macha drove in 35 runs in his career.
- Is Ken Macha in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ken Macha has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.