Tullie McAdoo
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Tullie McAdoo was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 4 teams, including the Kansas City Giants. In 346 career games, he hit .231 with 279 hits, 6 home runs, and 137 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 6/16/1961 in Chicago, IL, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 346 | 1,208 | 158 | 279 | 53 | 15 | 6 | 137 | 29 | 111 | 10 | .231 | .317 | .315 | .631 | -1,767 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.
Career OBP .317 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .315 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.
Career OPS .631 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | KCG | WES | 22 | 84 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .131 | .244 (-46%) | .306 (-35%) | .312 (-50%) | .618 (-43%) | -497.7 |
| 1911 | SLG | WES | 11 | 35 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 0 | .371 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | SLG | WES | 32 | 114 | 13 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 0 | .211 | .268 (-22%) | .335 (-17%) | .358 (-32%) | .694 (-24%) | -411.0 |
| 1915 | SLG | WES | 18 | 63 | 9 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 0 | .333 | .250 (+33%) | .318 (+36%) | .332 (+29%) | .651 (+32%) | 353.4 |
| 1916 | SLG | WES | 32 | 106 | 6 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 0 | .208 | .248 (-16%) | .314 (-10%) | .326 (-5%) | .640 (-7%) | -121.8 |
| 1920 | SLG | NNL | 59 | 193 | 27 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 19 | 0 | .212 | .271 (-22%) | .331 (-4%) | .363 (-34%) | .694 (-20%) | -476.6 |
| 1921 | SLG | NNL | 57 | 198 | 30 | 43 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 8 | 24 | 6 | .217 | .286 (-24%) | .344 (-3%) | .395 (-16%) | .739 (-10%) | -261.9 |
| 1922 | SLS | NNL | 62 | 237 | 39 | 64 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 30 | 3 | 11 | 4 | .270 | .285 (-5%) | .345 (-10%) | .397 (+4%) | .743 (-3%) | -178.7 |
| 1923 | SLS | NNL | 42 | 140 | 20 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 6 | 18 | 0 | .229 | .282 (-19%) | .344 (+1%) | .390 (-23%) | .734 (-12%) | -173.0 |
| 1924 | CBN | NNL | 11 | 38 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 346 | 1,208 | 158 | 279 | 53 | 15 | 6 | 137 | 29 | 111 | 10 | .231 | — | — | — | — | -1,767 | ||
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 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
| Away | 3 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .182 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922-06-27 | SSN | DT1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-07-10 | SLG | CAG | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-07-10 | SLG | CAG | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-06-29 | SLG | CB1 | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 345 | 227 | 3663 | 148 | 72 | 163 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | KCG | 1B | 21 | 0 | 238 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| 1909 | KCG | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | SLG | 1B | 11 | 0 | 118 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 1912 | SLG | 1B | 32 | 0 | 317 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| 1915 | SLG | 1B | 18 | 0 | 188 | 10 | 3 | 10 |
| 1916 | SLG | 1B | 32 | 0 | 346 | 13 | 9 | 11 |
| 1920 | SLG | 1B | 59 | 58 | 656 | 28 | 10 | 22 |
| 1921 | SLG | 1B | 57 | 56 | 603 | 26 | 11 | 25 |
| 1922 | SLS | 1B | 62 | 60 | 649 | 28 | 13 | 29 |
| 1923 | SLS | 1B | 42 | 42 | 436 | 17 | 8 | 31 |
| 1924 | CBN | 1B | 11 | 11 | 112 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 345 |
| Third Base | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Tullie McAdoo: the record in brief
Tullie McAdoo's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1909 to 1924. By club, McAdoo's seasons break down as the Kansas City Giants (1909), the St. Louis Giants (1911 to 1921), the St. Louis Stars (1922 through 1923), and the Cleveland Browns (1924). The bio lists McAdoo as a first baseman who threw and hit right-handed. McAdoo is listed at 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds. The birth record reads November 24, 1884, in Topeka, KS, USA. McAdoo died on June 16, 1961, in Chicago, IL, USA.
McAdoo's career batting table shows 346 games, 1,208 at bats and 279 hits, a .231 average; the totals also include 6 home runs, 137 runs batted in, and 29 stolen bases. McAdoo got on base at a .317 rate and slugged .315 (.631 OPS). The league as a whole hit .270 across McAdoo's seasons, which puts the .231 career mark 14.4% below average. In OPS terms, McAdoo's .631 stands 9.4% below the league's .697. The hits column peaks at 64, in 1922.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tullie McAdoo
- Was Tullie McAdoo a pitcher?
- No. Tullie McAdoo was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tullie McAdoo hit?
- Tullie McAdoo hit 6 career home runs with 279 hits.
- What teams did Tullie McAdoo play for?
- Tullie McAdoo played for 3 teams: the Kansas City Giants (1909), the St. Louis Stars (1911–1912, 1915–1916, 1920–1923), and the Cleveland Browns (1924).
- What were Tullie McAdoo's career stats?
- In 346 games, Tullie McAdoo had 279 hits, 6 home runs, 137 RBI, 158 runs, and 29 stolen bases, with a .231 batting average.
- What position did Tullie McAdoo play?
- Tullie McAdoo played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tullie McAdoo and how much did he weigh?
- Tullie McAdoo was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tullie McAdoo hit each season?
- Tullie McAdoo's home runs by season: 0 in 1909, 1 in 1911, 0 in 1912, 0 in 1915, 1 in 1916, 0 in 1920, 0 in 1921, 2 in 1922, 2 in 1923, and 0 in 1924. His most in one season was 2, in 1922 and 1923.
- What was Tullie McAdoo's career batting average?
- Tullie McAdoo batted .231 over his career, with 279 hits in 1,208 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tullie McAdoo have?
- Tullie McAdoo drove in 137 runs in his career.
- Is Tullie McAdoo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tullie McAdoo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.