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.
| Jim McTamany | |
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| Outfielder | |
| Born: July 1, 1863 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: April 16, 1916 (aged 52) Lenni, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 15, 1885, for the Brooklyn Grays | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 5, 1891, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .256 |
| Home runs | 19 |
| Runs batted in | 334 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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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.
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- Career statistics from Baseball Reference
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