James Edward McTamany (born July 4, 1863 – April 16, 1916), was an

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from 1885 to 1891. McTamany played for the

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, and the

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. As a hitter, McTamany drew a lot of walks, finishing in the top three of the

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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

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and was among the league leaders in putouts and assists for several seasons.

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