Jerry McCormick
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1884)
Jerry McCormick was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1884 for the Baltimore Orioles, the Philadelphia Keystones, and the Washington Nationals, a span of 2 seasons. In 202 career games, he hit .262 with 220 hits.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 178 lb
- Died
- 9/11/1905 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-05-01
- Last Game
- 1884-10-19
Full name: James J. McCormick
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 841 | 104 | 220 | 36 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .262 | .268 | .328 | .596 | -508 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.
Career OBP .268 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .596 vs. league average .615 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | BL2 | AA | 93 | 389 | 40 | 102 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .262 | .257 (+2%) | .285 (-7%) | .345 (-3%) | .631 (-5%) | -320.4 |
| 1884 | PHU | UA | 67 | 295 | 41 | 84 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .285 | .243 (+17%) | .278 (+5%) | .327 (+4%) | .606 (+4%) | 168.4 |
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 42 | 157 | 23 | 34 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .217 | .243 (-11%) | .278 (-21%) | .327 (-10%) | .606 (-15%) | 168.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 202 | 841 | 104 | 220 | 36 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .262 | — | — | — | — | 17 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PHU | UA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9.00 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 185 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Jerry McCormick: the record in brief
May 1, 1883 and October 19, 1884 bracket Jerry McCormick's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Baltimore Orioles (1883), the Philadelphia Keystones (1884), and the Washington Nationals (1884). McCormick played primarily as a third baseman. The bio adds a birth date on December 31, 1861, in Philadelphia, PA, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 11 inches and 178 pounds. The bio records the death on September 11, 1905, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Jerry McCormick was the playing name; the full given name is James J.
Across 202 games at the plate, McCormick's career line reads 220 hits in 841 at bats for a .262 average. On-base and slugging figures of .268 and .328 give McCormick a career OPS of .596. Measured against the leagues McCormick played in, the .262 career average compares with a .248 league average over the same seasons, 5.5% above the league. The highest hit total in a season was 102, in 1883.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry McCormick
- What years did Jerry McCormick play?
- Jerry McCormick played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1884.
- Was Jerry McCormick a pitcher?
- No. Jerry McCormick was a position player (Third Baseman), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Jerry McCormick hit?
- Jerry McCormick hit 0 career home runs with 220 hits.
- What teams did Jerry McCormick play for?
- Jerry McCormick played for 3 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1883), the Philadelphia Keystones (1884), and the Washington Nationals (1884).
- What were Jerry McCormick's career stats?
- In 202 games, Jerry McCormick had 220 hits and 104 runs, with a .262 batting average.
- What position did Jerry McCormick play?
- Jerry McCormick played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jerry McCormick and how much did he weigh?
- Jerry McCormick was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 178 pounds.
- What was Jerry McCormick's career batting average?
- Jerry McCormick batted .262 over his career, with 220 hits in 841 at bats.
- What was Jerry McCormick's career ERA?
- Jerry McCormick finished with a 9.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- Is Jerry McCormick in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry McCormick has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.