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.
John McMakin
| Given name: | John Weaver McMakin |
| Nicknames: | Spartenburg John |
| Primary Pos: | Pitcher |
| Hght/Wght: | 5'11" / 165 lbs |
| Bats/Throws: | R / L |
| Born: | Mar 6, 1878 in Spartanburg, SC |
| Died: | Sep 25, 1956 in Lyman, SC (78 years old) |
| Debut: | Apr 19, 1902 |