Jim McDonald
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1885)
Jim McDonald was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885 for the Washington Nationals, the Pittsburg Alleghenys, and the Buffalo Bisons, a span of 2 seasons. In 45 career games, he hit .145 with 24 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
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 180 lb
- Died
- 9/14/1914 in San Francisco, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-06-20
- Last Game
- 1885-10-10
Full name: James Augustus McDonald
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 165 | 11 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .145 | .156 | .164 | .319 | -817 |
Career AVG .145 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.
Career OBP .156 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.
Career SLG .164 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.
Career OPS .319 vs. league average .609 across their career seasons — 47.5% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | PT1 | AA | 38 | 145 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .159 | .243 (-35%) | .278 (-39%) | .327 (-45%) | .606 (-42%) | 0.0 |
| 1885 | BFN | NL | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 45 | 165 | 11 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .145 | — | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 22 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Jim McDonald: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jim McDonald debuted on June 20, 1884 and played a final game on October 10, 1885. McDonald played for the Washington Nationals (1884), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1884), and the Buffalo Bisons (1885). McDonald is listed as a third baseman at 180 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The bio says McDonald batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is August 6, 1860, in San Francisco, CA, USA. McDonald died on September 14, 1914, in San Francisco, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name James Augustus.
McDonald's career batting table shows 45 games, 165 at bats and 24 hits, a .145 average. McDonald got on base at a .156 rate and slugged .164 (.319 OPS). Measured against the leagues McDonald played in, the .145 career average compares with a .244 league average over the same seasons, 40.3% below the league. No season topped the 23 hits of 1884. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .159 in 1884, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim McDonald
- What years did Jim McDonald play?
- Jim McDonald played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885.
- Was Jim McDonald a pitcher?
- No. Jim McDonald was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim McDonald hit?
- Jim McDonald hit 0 career home runs with 24 hits.
- What teams did Jim McDonald play for?
- Jim McDonald played for 3 teams: the Washington Nationals (1884), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1884), and the Buffalo Bisons (1885).
- What were Jim McDonald's career stats?
- In 45 games, Jim McDonald had 24 hits and 11 runs, with a .145 batting average.
- What position did Jim McDonald play?
- Jim McDonald played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim McDonald and how much did he weigh?
- Jim McDonald was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Jim McDonald's career batting average?
- Jim McDonald batted .145 over his career, with 24 hits in 165 at bats.
- Is Jim McDonald in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim McDonald has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.