Sadie McMahon
Born: 9/19/1867 in Wilmington, DE, USA
Died: 2/20/1954 in New Castle, DE, USA
MLB Debut: 1889-07-05 | Final Game: 1897-07-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: John Joseph McMahon
Biography
Sadie McMahon was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, a period defined by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Born in 1867, McMahon's career spanned from 1889 until his final game on July 12, 1897. Over the course of his eight-year career, he established himself as a formidable presence on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 173-127 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.51. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 967 strikeouts, contributing to his reputation as a reliable ace for the teams he played for.
McMahon's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistical achievements; he was a key figure in an era that saw significant changes in baseball. The late 1800s were marked by evolving strategies and a growing fanbase, and McMahon's pitching prowess helped to elevate the sport's competitive nature. With 4 saves to his name, he also demonstrated versatility in late-inning situations. His legacy lives on as one of the notable pitchers of his time, remembered for his skill and the role he played in shaping early professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173 | 127 | 321 | 305 | 279 | 14 | 4 | 2634.0 | 2726 | 1026 | 52 | 945 | 967 | 3.51 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PH4 | AA | 14 | 12 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 242.0 | 230 | 95 | 102 | 117 | 3.53 | 1198.4 |
| 1890 | BL3 | AA | 7 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 99.0 | 84 | 33 | 33 | 66 | 3.00 | 2501.7 |
| 1890 | PH4 | AA | 29 | 18 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 0 | 1 | 410.0 | 414 | 152 | 133 | 225 | 3.34 | 8852.1 |
| 1891 | BL3 | AA | 35 | 24 | 61 | 58 | 53 | 5 | 1 | 503.0 | 493 | 157 | 149 | 219 | 2.81 | 7597.5 |
| 1892 | BLN | NL | 19 | 25 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 397.0 | 430 | 143 | 145 | 118 | 3.24 | -157.7 |
| 1893 | BLN | NL | 23 | 18 | 43 | 40 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 346.3 | 378 | 168 | 156 | 79 | 4.37 | 2047.5 |
| 1894 | BLN | NL | 25 | 8 | 35 | 33 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 275.7 | 317 | 129 | 111 | 60 | 4.21 | 2288.7 |
| 1895 | BLN | NL | 10 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 122.3 | 110 | 40 | 32 | 37 | 2.94 | 2540.0 |
| 1896 | BLN | NL | 11 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 175.7 | 195 | 68 | 55 | 33 | 3.48 | 708.9 |
| 1897 | BRO | NL | 0 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 63.0 | 75 | 41 | 29 | 13 | 5.86 | -536.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325 | 1128 | 126 | 230 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 115 | 17 | 45 | 118 | 0.204 | 0.240 | 0.246 | 0.487 | -5582.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PH4 | AA | 30 | 104 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 0.154 | -794.3 |
| 1890 | BL3 | AA | 12 | 39 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1890 | PH4 | AA | 49 | 175 | 27 | 40 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0.229 | 0.0 |
| 1891 | BL3 | AA | 61 | 210 | 31 | 43 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 36 | 0.205 | -997.0 |
| 1892 | BLN | NL | 49 | 177 | 12 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 0.141 | -1303.4 |
| 1893 | BLN | NL | 43 | 148 | 13 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0.243 | -703.0 |
| 1894 | BLN | NL | 35 | 126 | 17 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 0.286 | -411.5 |
| 1895 | BLN | NL | 15 | 51 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.314 | -61.3 |
| 1896 | BLN | NL | 22 | 73 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.123 | -757.3 |
| 1897 | BRO | NL | 9 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| OF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 321 | 0 | 101 | 660 | 70 | 24 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PH4 | P | 28 | 0 | 7 | 62 | 5 | 6 |
| 1889 | PH4 | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1890 | BL3 | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 3 | 1 |
| 1890 | PH4 | P | 48 | 0 | 29 | 112 | 8 | 6 |
| 1890 | PH4 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1891 | BL3 | P | 61 | 0 | 14 | 141 | 11 | 4 |
| 1891 | BL3 | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1892 | BLN | P | 48 | 0 | 7 | 94 | 12 | 2 |
| 1892 | BLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1893 | BLN | P | 43 | 0 | 16 | 75 | 18 | 2 |
| 1894 | BLN | P | 35 | 0 | 17 | 62 | 5 | 2 |
| 1895 | BLN | P | 15 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| 1896 | BLN | P | 22 | 0 | 3 | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| 1897 | BRO | P | 9 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 321 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 2 |