Wirt Cannell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1904-1905)
Wirt Cannell was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1905 for the Boston Braves, a span of 2 seasons. In 254 career games, he hit .242 with 221 hits and 54 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 8/26/1948 in Bridgton, ME, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1904-04-14
- Last Game
- 1905-10-07
Full name: Wirt Virgin Cannell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 913 | 84 | 221 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 54 | 27 | 74 | 92 | .242 | .302 | .274 | .576 | -883 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .274 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.
Career OPS .576 vs. league average .626 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | BSN | NL | 100 | 346 | 32 | 81 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 10 | 23 | 39 | .234 | .246 (-5%) | .300 (-5%) | .321 (-21%) | .622 (-13%) | -570.5 |
| 1905 | BSN | NL | 154 | 567 | 52 | 140 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 17 | 51 | 53 | .247 | .248 (avg) | .307 (+1%) | .322 (-11%) | .629 (-5%) | -312.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 254 | 913 | 84 | 221 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 54 | 27 | 74 | 92 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -883 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (254 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 118 | 425 | 46 | 108 | 0 | 22 | .254 |
| Away | 136 | 487 | 38 | 113 | 0 | 20 | .232 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-10-07 | BSN | BRO | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-10-07 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-06 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-05 | BSN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-10-05 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-10-04 | BSN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-10-03 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-03 | BSN | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-09-30 | BSN | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1905-09-28 | BSN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 23 |
| Center Field | 159 |
| Right Field | 68 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | Medford | MA | 1902, 1903 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Wirt Cannell
- What years did Wirt Cannell play?
- Wirt Cannell played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1905.
- Was Wirt Cannell a pitcher?
- No. Wirt Cannell was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Wirt Cannell hit?
- Wirt Cannell hit 0 career home runs with 221 hits.
- What was Wirt Cannell's career batting average?
- Wirt Cannell batted .242 over his career, with 221 hits in 913 at bats.
- How many RBI did Wirt Cannell have?
- Wirt Cannell drove in 54 runs in his career.
- Is Wirt Cannell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wirt Cannell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.