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7. Jim McCormick

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7. Jim McCormick
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: November 3, 1856 in Glasgow, Gl United Kingdom
  • Weight: 215 lbs.
  • Height: 5'10"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: May 20, 1878
  • Final Game: October 07, 1887
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A dominating pitcher for a few seasons in the early 1880s, Jim McCormick was a bruising Scotsman whose underhanded prowess netted him 265 wins in what was a relatively brief career.  Of course, he played in a time, when teams essentially rode the same two pitchers.  It wasn’t like McCormick could blame his manager in those early seasons; he was the Player/Manager.

Had there been a Cy Young Award in 1880 and 1882, Jim McCormick may very well have won it.  In those two campaigns, he led the National League in every major Pitching Category.  The issue with McCormick is that even though he was a dominant player, it was not for that long and no position more than that on the mound has changed more; those early flame throwers are often to easily overlooked.  Had he won 300 Games, a milestone that ensured a Hall of Fame induction in the early days, McCormick would be inducted.

Should Jim McCormick be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 82.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.9%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Glasgow, Scotland
  • Eligible In: Wednesday, 01 January 1936
  • Position: Pitcher
  • Games Played: 492
  • Notable Statistics: 265 Wins
    214 Losses
    2.43 ERA
    485 Games Started
    466 Complete Games
    33 Shutouts
    7 Games Finished
    1 Save
    4,275.2 Innings Pitched
    1,704 Strikeouts
    2.88 FIP
    1.132 WHIP
    2.28 SO/BB
    76.2 bWAR

    246 Runs Scored
    491 Hits
    66 Doubles
    22 Triples
    4 Home Runs
    178 Runs Batted In
    10 Stolen Bases
    .236/.244/.294 Slash Line
  • Played For: Chicago White Stockings, Cincinnati Outlaw Reds, Cleveland Blues, Indianapolis Blues, Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Providence Grays
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Rings (None)
    Highest bWAR for Pitchers (3) (NL) (1880 & 1882) (UA) (1884)
    Lowest Earned Run Average: (2) (NL) (1883) (UA) (1884)
    Most Wins (2) (NL) (1880 & 1882)
    Lowest WHIP (1) (UA) (1884)
    Lowest H/9 (2) (NL) (1881) (UA) (1884)
    Most Games Pitched (2) (NL) (1880 & 1882)
    Most Innings Pitched: (2) (NL) (1880 & 1882)
    Most Games Started (2) (NL) (1880 & 1882)
    Most Complete Games: (3) (NL) (1880, 1881 & 1882)
    Most Shutouts (1) (UA) (1884)
    Highest ERA+ (2) (NL) (1883) (UA) (1984)
    Most Putouts by a Pitcher (2) (NL) (1879 & 1892)
    Most Assists by a Pitcher (1) (NL) (1882)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by a Pitcher (2) (NL) (1883 & 1885)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Pitcher (2) (UA) (1884) (NL) (1885)
  • Other Points of Note: 10 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Pitchers)
    9   Top Ten Finishes (Earned Run Average)
    10 Top Ten Finishes (Wins)
    8   Top Ten Finishes (WHIP)
    9   Top Ten Finishes (H/9)
    7   Top Ten Finishes (BB/9)
    8   Top Ten Finishes (SO/9)
    7   Top Ten Finishes (Games Pitched)
    7   Top Ten Finishes (Innings Pitched)
    8   Top Ten Finishes (Strikeouts)
    7   Top Ten Finishes (Games Started)
    7   Top Ten Finishes (Complete Games)
    9   Top Ten Finishes (Shutouts)
    7   Top Ten Finishes (SO/BB)
    9   Top Ten Finishes (ERA+)
    7   Top Ten Finishes (FIP)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 11. Complete Games: 466
    29. bWAR for Pitchers: 76.0
    29. BB/9: 1.577
    32. Putouts by a Pitcher: 263
    34. Innings Pitched: 4,275.7
    34. Earned Run Average: 2.43
    35. Assists by a Pitcher: 922
    39. Wins: 265
    52. WHIP: 1.132
    58. Games Started: 485
    87. Shutouts: 33
    97. FIP: 2.88
  • Should be Inducted As A: Cleveland Blue

Should Jim McCormick be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 82.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.9%
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