Sam McMackin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1902)
Sam McMackin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1902 for the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers. Across 2 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 2.38 ERA and 4 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Died
- 2/11/1903 in Columbus, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1902-09-04
- Last Game
- 1902-09-21
Full name: Samuel McMackin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3.24 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2.38 | — | 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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | .400 | .400 | .800 | 0 |
Career AVG .400 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +49.9% above league average.
Career OBP .400 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +24.4% above league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.
Career OPS .800 vs. league average .665 across their career seasons — +20.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | DET | AL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Away | 1 | 8.1 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3.24 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-09-21 | DET | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-09-04 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-09-21 | DET | CHW | L | 8.1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1902-09-04 | CHW | BOS | — | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
Sam McMackin: the record in brief
September 4, 1902 and September 21, 1902 bracket Sam McMackin's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, McMackin's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1902) and the Detroit Tigers (1902). McMackin played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. McMackin was born on November 24, 1872, in Cleveland, OH, USA. McMackin's death is recorded on February 11, 1903, in Columbus, OH, USA. The given name on file is Samuel McMackin.
Across 2 games (1 starts), McMackin recorded 0 wins against 1 loss with a 2.38 ERA. McMackin had 4 strikeouts. Against a 3.17 league ERA for the same years, McMackin was 24.9% better.
Among the most recent games in McMackin's log, September 21, 1902 stands out: 2 hits in 4 at bats.
Every defensive appearance on record for McMackin, 2 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam McMackin
- Was Sam McMackin a pitcher?
- Yes. Sam McMackin pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 4 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Sam McMackin hit?
- Sam McMackin hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Sam McMackin play for?
- Sam McMackin played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1902) and the Detroit Tigers (1902).
- What were Sam McMackin's career stats?
- In 2 games, Sam McMackin went 0-1 with a 2.38 ERA, 4 strikeouts, and 11.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Sam McMackin play?
- Sam McMackin played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Sam McMackin's career ERA?
- Sam McMackin finished with a 2.38 career ERA, going 0-1 with 4 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Sam McMackin have?
- Sam McMackin recorded 4 career strikeouts.
- Is Sam McMackin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sam McMackin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.