Max Macon
Born: 10/14/1915 in Pensacola, FL, USA
Died: 8/5/1989 in Jupiter, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-04-21 | Final Game: 1947-04-17
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Max Cullen Macon
Biography
Max Macon, born in 1915, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1938 to 1947. Over the course of his tenure in Major League Baseball, Macon played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound during a time when the sport was beginning to emerge from the shadow of the Great Depression and into a new era of competitive play. He finished his career with a record of 17-19, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24, and tallied 90 strikeouts along with 3 saves.
Macon's playing style was characterized by his ability to navigate the challenges of the post-war baseball landscape, where he faced both seasoned hitters and emerging talents. Although his win-loss record may not have been stellar, his contributions to his teams were valued, particularly in high-pressure situations. As baseball evolved in the late 1940s, Maconโs role as a pitcher reflected the shifting dynamics of the game, contributing to the rich tapestry of Major League history during a transformative period.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 19 | 81 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 297.3 | 307 | 140 | 20 | 128 | 90 | 4.24 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | STL | NL | 4 | 11 | 38 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 129.3 | 133 | 59 | 61 | 39 | 4.11 | - |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 22.50 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | BRO | NL | 5 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 84.0 | 67 | 18 | 33 | 27 | 1.93 | -9.6 |
| 1943 | BRO | NL | 7 | 5 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77.0 | 91 | 51 | 32 | 21 | 5.96 | -1192.8 |
| 1944 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 21.00 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 502 | 54 | 133 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 46 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 0.265 | 0.288 | 0.333 | 0.620 | -891.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | STL | NL | 46 | 36 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.306 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | BRO | NL | 26 | 43 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0.279 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | BRO | NL | 45 | 55 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.164 | -457.9 |
| 1944 | BSN | NL | 106 | 366 | 38 | 100 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 0.273 | -433.6 |
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 75 | 0 | 636 | 49 | 17 | 64 |
| OF | 23 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 81 | 0 | 15 | 68 | 3 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | SLN | P | 38 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 2 | 2 |
| 1938 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | BRO | P | 14 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943 | BRO | P | 25 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 1943 | BRO | 1B | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1944 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | BSN | 1B | 72 | 0 | 625 | 49 | 16 | 62 |
| 1944 | BSN | OF | 22 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 81 |
| First Base | 75 |
| Left Field | 21 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |