Jack McMahan
Born: 7/25/1932 in Hot Springs, AR, USA
Died: 10/16/2020 in Hot Springs, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1956-04-18 | Final Game: 1956-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jack Wally McMahan
Biography
Jack McMahan was a professional baseball player born in 1932, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1956. His career, spanning from April 18 to September 23 of that year, was marked by his role as a position player. Despite his limited time on the field, participating in 34 games, McMahan's presence in the majors during the mid-1950s positioned him within an era that was characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolution of baseball strategies.
Throughout his career, McMahan faced challenges on offense, finishing with no hits, no home runs, and no RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Additionally, he recorded no stolen bases. While his statistical output may not reflect a lasting legacy, McMahan's journey to reach the Major Leagues is emblematic of the aspirations and struggles faced by many players during that time, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His brief stint in the league serves as a reminder of the competitive nature of professional baseball, where every player strives to make their mark, even if only for a short while.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 34 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 | 87 | 42 | 8 | 40 | 22 | 5.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 5 | 23 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 69 | 33 | 31 | 13 | 4.82 | -1662.7 |
| 1956 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6.07 | -18.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 23 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | PIT | NL | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 34 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | KC1 | P | 23 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956 | PIT | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |