Sherry Magee, baseball player, 1904-1919

Sherry Magee

Born: 8/6/1884 in Clarendon, PA, USA

Died: 3/13/1929 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-06-29 | Final Game: 1919-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: Sherwood Robert Magee

Biography

Sherry Magee, born in 1884, was a prominent position player who made a significant impact on Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1904 to 1919, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive period. Over the course of his 2,087 games, Magee showcased his exceptional batting ability, finishing with a career batting average of .291. He amassed an impressive 2,169 hits, contributing to his total of 1,176 RBIs and 83 home runs. Known for his speed on the bases, Magee also stole 441 bases, demonstrating his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. His playing style combined power and agility, which made him an invaluable asset to his teams. Magee's legacy is marked not only by his individual achievements but also by his role in the evolving landscape of baseball as it began to embrace a more aggressive offensive approach in the years following the deadball era. His contributions to the game have solidified his place in baseball history as one of its notable early stars.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2087 7441 1112 2169 425 166 83 1176 441 736 624 0.291 0.364 0.427 0.790 31435.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1919 WS CIN 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 136 0 1208 87 26 61
2B 15 0 32 50 4 6
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
OF 1861 980 3800 176 123 39
SS 40 0 95 119 15 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 138
Second Base 17
Third Base 1
Shortstop 40
Left Field 1603
Center Field 144
Right Field 117

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1914 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 14.0 64 0