Jack McCarthy

Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1893-1907)

Jack McCarthy was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1907 for 5 teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 15 seasons. In 1,092 career games, he hit .287 with 1,205 hits, 8 home runs, and 476 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,052.

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

AVG .287
HR 8
RBI 476
H 1,205
OPS .698
PIV 2,052
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
5'9" / 155 lb
Born
3/26/1869 in Hardwick, MA, USA
Died
6/5/1948 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut
1893-08-03
Last Game
1907-05-25

Full name: John Arthur McCarthy

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Career Batting Statistics

Jack McCarthy — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1,092 4,200 551 1,205 171 66 8 476 145 268 158 .287 .333 .365 .698 2,052

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .365 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career OPS .698 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Jack McCarthy Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1893 CIN NL 49 195 28 55 8 3 0 22 6 22 7 .282 .279 (+1%) .356 (avg) .379 (-7%) .735 (-4%) -111.7
1894 CIN NL 40 167 29 45 9 1 0 21 3 17 6 .269 .309 (-13%) .379 (-8%) .435 (-23%) .814 (-16%) -456.5
1898 PIT NL 137 537 75 155 13 12 4 78 7 34 24 .289 .270 (+7%) .333 (+1%) .347 (+9%) .680 (+5%) 405.9
1899 PIT NL 139 565 109 173 22 17 4 69 28 39 13 .306 .282 (+8%) .343 (+3%) .366 (+16%) .710 (+10%) 988.0
1900 CHN NL 124 503 68 148 16 7 0 48 22 24 17 .294 .279 (+5%) .338 (-3%) .366 (-3%) .705 (-3%) -306.1
1901 CLE AL 86 343 60 110 14 7 0 32 9 30 8 .321 .271 (+18%) .326 (+17%) .359 (+12%) .686 (+14%) 948.5
1902 CLE AL 95 359 45 102 31 5 0 41 12 24 14 .284 .266 (+6%) .321 (+2%) .343 (+16%) .665 (+9%) 481.2
1903 CLE AL 108 415 47 110 20 8 0 43 15 19 22 .265 .261 (+1%) .316 (-6%) .345 (+2%) .662 (-2%) -204.7
1903 CHN NL 24 101 11 28 5 0 0 14 8 4 3 .277 .261 (+6%) .316 (-4%) .345 (-5%) .662 (-5%) -204.7
1904 CHN NL 115 432 36 114 14 2 0 51 14 23 17 .264 .246 (+7%) .300 (+2%) .321 (-5%) .622 (-2%) -65.8
1905 CHN NL 59 170 16 47 4 3 0 14 8 10 3 .276 .248 (+11%) .307 (+4%) .322 (+4%) .629 (+4%) 96.4
1906 BRO NL 91 322 23 98 13 1 0 35 9 20 20 .304 .247 (+23%) .307 (+13%) .315 (+11%) .622 (+12%) 644.4
1907 BRO NL 25 91 4 20 2 0 0 8 4 2 4 .220 .245 (-10%) .304 (-22%) .308 (-22%) .613 (-22%) -290.3
Career · 13 seasons 1,092 4,200 551 1,205 171 66 8 476 145 268 158 .287 — — — — 1,925

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Jack McCarthy — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home55520992686214240.296
Away44817352264844168.279

Last 10 Games — Batting

Jack McCarthy — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1907-05-25 BROPHIL 101000100
1907-05-24 BROPHIW 512100200
1907-05-23 BROCINL 401100000
1907-05-22 BROCINW 301000000
1907-05-21 BROCINW 400000000
1907-05-20 BROPITL 400000000
1907-05-18 BROPITW 202000000
1907-05-18 BROPITL 300000000
1907-05-17 BROPITL 300000000
1907-05-15 BROSTLL 401000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Jack McCarthy — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 23 5 216 18 11 18
OF 1047 260 1962 129 120 30

Season-by-Season Fielding

Jack McCarthy — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1893 CIN 1B 2 0 24 2 1 1
1893 CIN OF 47 0 87 7 12 0
1894 CIN 1B 15 0 148 13 7 12
1894 CIN OF 25 0 45 6 6 0
1898 PIT OF 137 0 296 19 22 4
1899 PIT OF 139 0 283 19 12 6
1900 CHN OF 123 0 233 20 15 4
1901 CLE OF 86 0 157 9 9 5
1902 CLE OF 95 0 178 6 11 0
1903 CLE OF 108 0 178 10 7 5
1903 CHN OF 24 0 33 3 2 1
1904 CHN OF 115 115 213 8 9 0
1905 CHN 1B 6 5 44 3 3 5
1905 CHN OF 37 34 63 9 1 4
1906 BRO OF 86 86 158 13 14 1
1907 BRO OF 25 25 38 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Jack McCarthy Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
First Base 23
Left Field 844
Center Field 121
Right Field 83

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Jack McCarthy (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Carson Bigbee
    .287 avg, 17 HR
  2. 93
    Ducky Holmes
    .281 avg, 17 HR
  3. 89
    Rebel Oakes
    .279 avg, 15 HR
  4. 86
    Cliff Heathcote
    .275 avg, 42 HR
  5. 85
    Orator Shafer
    .282 avg, 11 HR
  6. 83
    Lou Finney
    .287 avg, 31 HR

Jack McCarthy: the record in brief

According to the bio, Jack McCarthy debuted on August 3, 1893 and played a final game on May 25, 1907. Club by club, the record runs the Cincinnati Reds (1893 to 1894), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1898 to 1899), the Chicago Orphans (1900), the Cleveland Blues (1901), the Cleveland Bronchos (1902), the Cleveland Naps (1903), the Chicago Cubs (1903 to 1905), and the Brooklyn Superbas (1906 to 1907). McCarthy is listed as an outfielder at 155 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The bio says McCarthy both batted and threw left-handed. McCarthy was born on March 26, 1869, in Hardwick, MA, USA. McCarthy's death is recorded on June 5, 1948, in Chicago, IL, USA. McCarthy's full given name, per the bio, is John Arthur McCarthy.

McCarthy's career batting table shows 1,092 games, 4,200 at bats and 1,205 hits, a .287 average, adding 8 home runs, 476 runs batted in, and 145 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .333 clip and slugging .365, McCarthy finished with a .698 OPS.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jack McCarthy

What years did Jack McCarthy play?
Jack McCarthy played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1907.
Was Jack McCarthy a pitcher?
No. Jack McCarthy was a position player (Outfielder).
How many home runs did Jack McCarthy hit?
Jack McCarthy hit 8 career home runs with 1,205 hits.
What teams did Jack McCarthy play for?
Jack McCarthy played for 5 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1893–1894), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1898–1899), the Chicago Cubs (1900, 1903–1905), the Cleveland Naps (1901–1903), and the Brooklyn Superbas (1906–1907).
What were Jack McCarthy's career stats?
In 1,092 games, Jack McCarthy had 1,205 hits, 8 home runs, 476 RBI, 551 runs, and 145 stolen bases, with a .287 batting average.
What position did Jack McCarthy play?
Jack McCarthy played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Jack McCarthy and how much did he weigh?
Jack McCarthy was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 155 pounds.
How many home runs did Jack McCarthy hit each season?
Jack McCarthy's home runs by season: 0 in 1893, 0 in 1894, 4 in 1898, 4 in 1899, 0 in 1900, 0 in 1901, 0 in 1902, 0 in 1903, 0 in 1904, 0 in 1905, 0 in 1906, and 0 in 1907. His most in one season was 4, in 1898 and 1899.
What was Jack McCarthy's career batting average?
Jack McCarthy batted .287 over his career, with 1,205 hits in 4,200 at bats.
How many RBI did Jack McCarthy have?
Jack McCarthy drove in 476 runs in his career.
Is Jack McCarthy in the Hall of Fame?
No. Jack McCarthy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.