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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Ken Macha: the record in brief
Ken Macha played a first major league game on September 14, 1974 and a last one on September 30, 1981. Club by club, the record runs the Pittsburgh Pirates (1974 to 1978), the Montreal Expos (1979 to 1980), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1981). Born on September 29, 1950, in Monroeville, PA, USA, Macha is listed as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Macha's listed size is 215 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The bio lists the given name Kenneth Edward.
Macha collected 98 hits in 380 at bats across 180 games, good for a .258 batting average; the totals also include 1 home run and 35 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .329 and .324 give Macha a career OPS of .652. Macha hit .258 while the league hit .261 over the same span, a figure close to average. The OPS comparison is .652 to a league .711, 8.2% below average. Macha collected a career-high 31 hits in 1980. In 1980, a season of regular play, Macha hit .290 while the league hit .264.
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 run with 98 hits.
- What teams did Ken Macha play for?
- Ken Macha played for 3 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1974, 1977–1978), the Montreal Expos (1979–1980), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1981).
- What were Ken Macha's career stats?
- In 180 games, Ken Macha had 98 hits, 1 home runs, 35 RBI, 30 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .258 batting average.
- What position did Ken Macha play?
- Ken Macha played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ken Macha and how much did he weigh?
- Ken Macha was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ken Macha hit each season?
- Ken Macha's home runs by season: 0 in 1974, 0 in 1977, 0 in 1978, 0 in 1979, 1 in 1980, and 0 in 1981. His most in one season was 1, in 1980.
- 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.