Jim McTamany | |
Position: | Outfielder |
Bats: | Right |
Throws: | Right |
Birth Date: | 1 July 1863 |
Birth Place: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Death Place: | Lenni, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Debutleague: | MLB |
Debutdate: | August 15 |
Debutyear: | 1885 |
Debutteam: | Brooklyn Grays |
Finalleague: | MLB |
Finaldate: | October 5 |
Finalyear: | 1891 |
Finalteam: | Philadelphia Athletics |
Statleague: | MLB |
Stat1label: | Batting average |
Stat1value: | .256 |
Stat2label: | Home runs |
Stat2value: | 19 |
Stat3label: | Runs batted in |
Stat3value: | 334 |
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James Edward McTamany (born July 4, 1863[1] – April 16, 1916) was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1885 to 1891. McTamany played for the Brooklyn Grays, Kansas City Cowboys, Columbus Solons, and the Philadelphia Athletics.
As a hitter, McTamany drew a lot of walks, finishing in the top three of the American Association each year from 1888 to 1891. He led the league with 140 runs scored in 1890.
McTamany was also a good defensive outfielder. He played mostly center field and was among the league leaders in putouts and assists for several seasons.