Jimmy Macullar
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1879-1886)
Jimmy Macullar was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1886 for the Syracuse Stars, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 8 seasons. In 449 career games, he hit .207 with 319 hits, 7 home runs, and 91 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 155 lb
- Died
- 4/8/1924 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1879-05-05
- Last Game
- 1886-10-14
Full name: James F. Macullar
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 449 | 1,541 | 246 | 319 | 47 | 19 | 7 | 91 | 23 | 155 | 27 | .207 | .285 | .276 | .561 | -1,136 |
Career AVG .207 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Career OBP .285 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .276 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.
Career OPS .561 vs. league average .616 across their career seasons — 9.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | SR1 | NL | 64 | 246 | 24 | 52 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 27 | .211 | .255 (-17%) | .270 (-18%) | .328 (-25%) | .599 (-22%) | -682.8 |
| 1882 | CN2 | AA | 79 | 299 | 44 | 70 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 | .234 | .248 (-6%) | .275 (-3%) | .329 (-11%) | .605 (-7%) | -257.3 |
| 1883 | CN2 | AA | 14 | 48 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -188.1 |
| 1884 | BL2 | AA | 107 | 360 | 73 | 73 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | .203 | .243 (-17%) | .278 (+4%) | .327 (-4%) | .606 (avg) | 133.9 |
| 1885 | BL2 | AA | 100 | 320 | 52 | 61 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 49 | 0 | .191 | .244 (-22%) | .287 (+6%) | .325 (-14%) | .613 (-5%) | -6.5 |
| 1886 | BL2 | AA | 85 | 268 | 49 | 55 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 23 | 49 | 0 | .205 | .246 (-17%) | .302 (+10%) | .331 (-28%) | .634 (-10%) | -134.9 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 449 | 1,541 | 246 | 319 | 47 | 19 | 7 | 91 | 23 | 155 | 27 | .207 | — | — | — | — | -1,136 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | BL2 | AA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1886 | BL2 | AA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6.00 | — | 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 5 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 123 | 0 | 234 | 19 | 25 | 2 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 325 | 0 | 472 | 949 | 221 | 79 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | SR1 | 2B | 4 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 1879 | SR1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1879 | SR1 | OF | 26 | 0 | 69 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| 1879 | SR1 | SS | 37 | 0 | 62 | 111 | 27 | 9 |
| 1882 | CN2 | OF | 79 | 0 | 141 | 13 | 13 | 2 |
| 1883 | CN2 | OF | 14 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1883 | CN2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | BL2 | SS | 107 | 0 | 120 | 318 | 68 | 23 |
| 1885 | BL2 | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | BL2 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | BL2 | SS | 98 | 0 | 175 | 311 | 68 | 28 |
| 1886 | BL2 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1886 | BL2 | OF | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1886 | BL2 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1886 | BL2 | SS | 82 | 0 | 115 | 208 | 56 | 19 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 325 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 113 |
| Right Field | 9 |
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Jimmy Macullar: the record in brief
Jimmy Macullar's major league career runs from a debut on May 5, 1879 to a final game on October 14, 1886. By club, Macullar's seasons break down as the Syracuse Stars (1879), the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1882 through 1883), and the Baltimore Orioles (1884 through 1886). At 5-foot-6 and 155 pounds, Macullar is listed as a shortstop. The bio says Macullar batted right-handed and threw left-handed. Macullar was born on January 16, 1855, in Boston, MA, USA. Macullar died on April 8, 1924, in Baltimore, MD, USA. The given name on file is James F. Macullar.
Macullar's career batting table shows 449 games, 1,541 at bats and 319 hits, a .207 average, adding 7 home runs, 91 runs batted in, and 23 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .285 and .276 give Macullar a career OPS of .561. The league as a whole hit .248 across Macullar's seasons, which puts the .207 career mark 16.4% below average. The OPS comparison is .561 to a league .616, 9.0% below average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Macullar
- What years did Jimmy Macullar play?
- Jimmy Macullar played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1886.
- Was Jimmy Macullar a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Macullar was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Jimmy Macullar hit?
- Jimmy Macullar hit 7 career home runs with 319 hits.
- What was Jimmy Macullar's career batting average?
- Jimmy Macullar batted .207 over his career, with 319 hits in 1,541 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jimmy Macullar have?
- Jimmy Macullar drove in 91 runs in his career.
- What was Jimmy Macullar's career ERA?
- Jimmy Macullar finished with a 6.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.