Jeff McCleskey
Born: 11/6/1891 in Americus, GA, USA
Died: 5/11/1971 in Americus, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-09-08 | Final Game: 1913-09-13
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Jefferson Lamar McCleskey
Biography
Jeff McCleskey, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from September 8 to September 13, 1913. Primarily recognized as a position player, McCleskey's time in Major League Baseball was notably short, appearing in just two games. Unfortunately, he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs during his stint in the big leagues, concluding his career with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases.
Though his time in the sport was fleeting, McCleskey's involvement in baseball during the early 20th century coincided with a transformative era for the game. This period was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach in the following decades. Despite the brevity of his career and his minimal statistical impact, McCleskey remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players whose dreams of making a lasting mark in the game were cut short.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.250 | 0.000 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | BSN | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | BSN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Athens | GA | 1909 |