James McCann
Born: 6/13/1990 in Santa Barbara, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-09-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 232 lbs
Full name: James Thomas McCann
Biography
James McCann, born in 1990, is a professional baseball player who has established himself as a key position player since making his debut in 2014. Over his career, he has played in 919 games, recording 733 hits and 92 home runs, while driving in 373 runs. With a batting average of .241 and 15 stolen bases to his name, McCann showcases a blend of power and speed that has contributed to his teams in various capacities throughout his active career.
Recognized for his skills behind the plate, McCann earned an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact on the game and his standing among peers. As he continues to compete in the current era of baseball, he embodies the evolving dynamics of the sport, which increasingly emphasizes both offensive output and defensive prowess. McCann's journey in Major League Baseball reflects not only his personal achievements but also the broader trends in player development and strategy in the league today.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 919 | 3042 | 317 | 733 | 128 | 10 | 92 | 373 | 15 | 194 | 847 | 0.241 | 0.293 | 0.380 | 0.673 | -5025.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | DET | AL | 9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | 114 | 401 | 32 | 106 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 41 | 0 | 16 | 90 | 0.264 | -469.9 |
| 2016 | DET | AL | 105 | 344 | 31 | 76 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 48 | 0 | 23 | 109 | 0.221 | -1032.6 |
| 2017 | DET | AL | 106 | 352 | 39 | 89 | 14 | 2 | 13 | 49 | 1 | 26 | 89 | 0.253 | -161.2 |
| 2018 | DET | AL | 118 | 427 | 31 | 94 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 39 | 0 | 26 | 116 | 0.220 | -1691.2 |
| 2019 | CHW | AL | 118 | 439 | 62 | 120 | 26 | 1 | 18 | 60 | 4 | 30 | 137 | 0.273 | 358.8 |
| 2020 | CHW | AL | 31 | 97 | 20 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 30 | 0.289 | 351.0 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 121 | 375 | 29 | 87 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 46 | 1 | 32 | 115 | 0.232 | -857.0 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 61 | 174 | 19 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 46 | 0.195 | -720.7 |
| 2023 | BAL | AL | 70 | 207 | 25 | 46 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 3 | 9 | 57 | 0.222 | -506.7 |
| 2024 | BAL | AL | 66 | 214 | 27 | 50 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 31 | 1 | 13 | 56 | 0.234 | -295.7 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.125 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALWC2 | BAL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2022 | NLWC1 | NYN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | ALWC4 | CHA | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 11 | 6 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| C | 861 | 806 | 6628 | 328 | 43 | 49 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | DET | C | 6 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | DET | C | 112 | 103 | 723 | 54 | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 | DET | C | 99 | 96 | 756 | 44 | 4 | 9 |
| 2017 | DET | C | 103 | 97 | 745 | 34 | 2 | 7 |
| 2018 | DET | C | 114 | 112 | 847 | 50 | 5 | 10 |
| 2019 | CHA | C | 106 | 102 | 884 | 39 | 7 | 8 |
| 2020 | CHA | C | 30 | 27 | 250 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | NYN | C | 107 | 97 | 877 | 33 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | NYN | 1B | 6 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | NYN | C | 60 | 53 | 524 | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| 2022 | NYN | 1B | 3 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | BAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | BAL | C | 59 | 54 | 472 | 22 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | BAL | 1B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | BAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | BAL | C | 65 | 63 | 528 | 28 | 8 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Catcher | 861 |
| First Base | 11 |
| Designated Hitter | 39 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DET | AL | $519,500 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | $507,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,027,000 | ||