McNamara was an excellent fielder and had a strong arm, which made him a valuable asset to the team. He was also a good hitter, batting .280 in his first season with the Browns. He was a consistent hitter throughout his career, batting over .300 in five of his nine seasons in the major leagues.
McNamara was a versatile player, playing all three outfield positions as well as first base. He was also a good base runner, stealing over 20 bases in three of his nine seasons. He was a key contributor to the Browns' success in the early 1920s, helping the team to two consecutive American League pennants in 1922 and 1923.
McNamara retired from baseball in 1925 after 13 seasons in the major leagues. He finished his career with a .284 batting average, 1,093 hits, and a .971 fielding percentage. He was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2002, and his legacy as one of the best players of his era lives on.
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