Jack McLaurin
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Jack McLaurin was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Birmingham Black Barons and the Newark Eagles. In 16 career games, he hit .229 with 11 hits and 4 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'5" / 151 lb
Full name: Johnnie McLaurin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 48 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .229 | .275 | .292 | .566 | 0 |
Career AVG .229 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Career OBP .275 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.
Career SLG .292 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career OPS .566 vs. league average .701 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | BBB | NAL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | NE | NN2 | 15 | 44 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .205 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 16 | 48 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .229 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 13 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Jack McLaurin: the record in brief
Jack McLaurin's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1945 to 1948. The season rows list, in order, the Birmingham Black Barons (1945) and the Newark Eagles (1948). McLaurin played primarily as a catcher. Born on August 1, 1919, in Jacksonville, FL, USA, McLaurin was listed at 5'5" and 151 pounds. The given name on file is Johnnie McLaurin.
Across 16 games at the plate, McLaurin's career line reads 11 hits in 48 at bats for a .229 average; the totals also include 4 runs batted in. McLaurin's career OPS of .566 combines a .275 on-base mark with .292 slugging. Over the seasons McLaurin played, league hitters batted .262; the .229 career figure is 12.6% below that. The OPS comparison is .566 to a league .701, 19.3% below average. The hits column peaks at 9, in 1948.
McLaurin played 13 games at catcher, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at center field (1) and right field (1). Behind the plate, McLaurin's fielding totals are 61 putouts, 9 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack McLaurin
- Was Jack McLaurin a pitcher?
- No. Jack McLaurin was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jack McLaurin hit?
- Jack McLaurin hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Jack McLaurin play for?
- Jack McLaurin played for 2 teams: the Birmingham Black Barons (1945) and the Newark Eagles (1948).
- What were Jack McLaurin's career stats?
- In 16 games, Jack McLaurin had 11 hits, 4 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .229 batting average.
- What position did Jack McLaurin play?
- Jack McLaurin played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack McLaurin and how much did he weigh?
- Jack McLaurin was listed at 5 feet 5 inches and 151 pounds.
- What was Jack McLaurin's career batting average?
- Jack McLaurin batted .229 over his career, with 11 hits in 48 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jack McLaurin have?
- Jack McLaurin drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Jack McLaurin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack McLaurin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.