John McMakin (baseball)

John Weaver McMakin (March 6, 1878 – September 25, 1956), nicknamed "Spartanburg John", was an American left-handed pitcher. McMakin played for the 1900 and 1901 Clemson Tigers. In Major League Baseball, he pitched in four games for the Brooklyn Superbas during the 1902 season, accumulating a record of 2-2 with a 3.09 earned run average. McMakin returned to Clemson to coach the team in the 1904 through 1906 seasons. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he died at age 78 at his home near Lyman, South Carolina.[1]

John McMakin
Pitcher
Born: (1878-03-06)March 6, 1878
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Died: September 25, 1956(1956-09-25) (aged 78)
Lyman, South Carolina
Batted: Right Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 19, 1902, for the Brooklyn Superbas
Last MLB appearance
May 31, 1902, for the Brooklyn Superbas
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2–2
Earned run average3.09
Strikeouts6
Teams

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