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 |
Wirt Cannell: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 14, 1904 and the final game on October 7, 1905, Wirt Cannell built the record summarized on this page. Cannell's only club in the season tables is the Boston Beaneaters. Listed as an outfielder, Cannell hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Cannell is listed at 180 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The birth record reads January 23, 1880, in South Bridgton, ME, USA. Cannell's death is recorded on August 26, 1948, in Bridgton, ME, USA. Cannell's full given name, per the bio, is Wirt Virgin Cannell.
The batting record for Cannell: 254 games, 221 hits in 913 at bats, and a .242 average, plus 54 runs batted in and 27 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .302 clip and slugging .274, Cannell finished with a .576 OPS. The .242 career average is close to the .247 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .576 to a league .626, 8.1% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 140, in 1905. 1905 brought the most runs batted in, 36. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .247 in 1905, did not top the league's .248.
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 teams did Wirt Cannell play for?
- Wirt Cannell played for one team, the Boston Beaneaters (1904–1905).
- What were Wirt Cannell's career stats?
- In 254 games, Wirt Cannell had 221 hits, 54 RBI, 84 runs, and 27 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- What position did Wirt Cannell play?
- Wirt Cannell played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wirt Cannell and how much did he weigh?
- Wirt Cannell was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- 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.