Alex McCarthy

Alex McCarthy, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1910 to 1917. Primarily serving as a position player, McCarthy played in a total of 432 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 306 hits, showcasing a solid ability to connect with the ball, although he finished his career with a batting average of .229. McCarthy contributed to his teams not only through his hitting but also with his speed on the bases, amassing 23 stolen bases over his career. Throughout his time in the league, McCarthy demonstrated a valuable combination of power and contact, hitting five home runs and driving in 122 runs. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to evolve from the deadball era into a time of greater offensive production. While he may not have achieved the level of stardom that some of his contemporaries did, McCarthy's contributions to the game and his role as a consistent player helped to shape the teams he played for during the early years of the 20th century.