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
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 155 lb
- Died
- 6/5/1948 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1893-08-03
- Last Game
- 1907-05-25
Full name: John Arthur 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
View full game log (1003 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 555 | 2099 | 268 | 621 | 4 | 240 | .296 |
| Away | 448 | 1735 | 226 | 484 | 4 | 168 | .279 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-05-25 | BRO | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-05-24 | BRO | PHI | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-05-23 | BRO | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-05-22 | BRO | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-05-21 | BRO | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-05-20 | BRO | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-05-18 | BRO | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-05-18 | BRO | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-05-17 | BRO | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-05-15 | BRO | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
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
| 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
Circle size = games played at each position.
| 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%.
Jack McCarthy (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
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 1205 hits.
- 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.