Doc McJames
Doc McJames (born James McCutchen McJames on August 27, 1874 – September 23, 1909) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Brooklyn Superbas from 1895 to 1901. He was known for his impressive pitching skills and his contributions to the teams he played for during his career.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Doc McJames was born in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. He attended the University of South Carolina, where he played college baseball and earned a degree in medicine, which led to his nickname "Doc."
Major League Career[edit | edit source]
McJames made his Major League Baseball debut with the Philadelphia Phillies on September 14, 1895. He played with the Phillies until 1897, after which he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. During his time with the Cardinals, McJames became known for his strong pitching performances.
In 1899, McJames was traded to the Brooklyn Superbas, where he played until the end of his career in 1901. He was part of the Superbas team that won the National League pennant in 1899 and 1900.
Career Statistics[edit | edit source]
Throughout his career, Doc McJames had a win-loss record of 79-80, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.43, and 563 strikeouts. He pitched a total of 1,384 innings in 172 games.
Later Life and Death[edit | edit source]
After retiring from baseball, McJames returned to his medical practice. He passed away on September 23, 1909, in Cheraw, South Carolina.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Doc McJames is remembered as one of the notable pitchers of his era. His contributions to the teams he played for and his dual career as a physician and baseball player make him a unique figure in the history of Major League Baseball.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of Major League Baseball players from South Carolina
- Philadelphia Phillies
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Brooklyn Superbas
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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