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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | PHI | NL | 95 | 364 | 51 | 101 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 57 | 11 | 14 | 23 | 0.277 | 733.6 |
| 1905 | PHI | NL | 155 | 603 | 100 | 180 | 24 | 17 | 5 | 98 | 48 | 44 | 58 | 0.299 | 2406.7 |
| 1906 | PHI | NL | 154 | 563 | 77 | 159 | 36 | 8 | 6 | 67 | 55 | 52 | 59 | 0.282 | 2157.4 |
| 1907 | PHI | NL | 140 | 503 | 75 | 165 | 28 | 12 | 4 | 85 | 46 | 53 | 29 | 0.328 | 3511.2 |
| 1908 | PHI | NL | 143 | 508 | 79 | 144 | 30 | 16 | 2 | 57 | 40 | 49 | 60 | 0.283 | 2588.5 |
| 1909 | PHI | NL | 143 | 522 | 60 | 141 | 33 | 14 | 2 | 66 | 38 | 43 | 36 | 0.270 | 1708.8 |
| 1910 | PHI | NL | 154 | 519 | 110 | 172 | 39 | 17 | 6 | 123 | 49 | 94 | 36 | 0.331 | 5063.7 |
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 121 | 445 | 79 | 128 | 32 | 5 | 15 | 94 | 22 | 49 | 33 | 0.288 | 1875.8 |
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 132 | 464 | 79 | 142 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 66 | 30 | 55 | 54 | 0.306 | 1807.0 |
| 1913 | PHI | NL | 138 | 470 | 92 | 144 | 36 | 6 | 11 | 70 | 23 | 38 | 36 | 0.306 | 2316.8 |
| 1914 | PHI | NL | 146 | 544 | 96 | 171 | 39 | 11 | 15 | 103 | 25 | 55 | 42 | 0.314 | 3485.7 |
| 1915 | BSN | NL | 156 | 571 | 72 | 160 | 34 | 12 | 2 | 87 | 15 | 54 | 39 | 0.280 | 1472.9 |
| 1916 | BSN | NL | 122 | 419 | 44 | 101 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 54 | 10 | 44 | 52 | 0.241 | 203.2 |
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 72 | 246 | 24 | 63 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 0.256 | -46.6 |
| 1917 | CIN | NL | 45 | 137 | 17 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 0.321 | -46.6 |
| 1918 | CIN | NL | 115 | 400 | 46 | 119 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 76 | 14 | 37 | 18 | 0.297 | 1599.1 |
| 1919 | CIN | NL | 56 | 163 | 11 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 26 | 19 | 0.215 | -156.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904 | PHI | OF | 94 | 93 | 156 | 19 | 15 | 2 |
| 1905 | PHI | OF | 155 | 155 | 341 | 19 | 14 | 6 |
| 1906 | PHI | OF | 154 | 154 | 316 | 18 | 6 | 2 |
| 1907 | PHI | OF | 139 | 139 | 297 | 13 | 7 | 7 |
| 1908 | PHI | OF | 142 | 142 | 279 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| 1909 | PHI | OF | 143 | 143 | 283 | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| 1910 | PHI | OF | 154 | 154 | 285 | 9 | 8 | 2 |
| 1911 | PHI | OF | 120 | 0 | 248 | 14 | 5 | 3 |
| 1912 | PHI | 1B | 6 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1912 | PHI | OF | 124 | 0 | 251 | 8 | 10 | 2 |
| 1913 | PHI | 1B | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1913 | PHI | OF | 123 | 0 | 236 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| 1914 | PHI | 1B | 32 | 0 | 296 | 32 | 10 | 7 |
| 1914 | PHI | 2B | 8 | 0 | 21 | 33 | 3 | 4 |
| 1914 | PHI | SS | 39 | 0 | 95 | 119 | 15 | 9 |
| 1914 | PHI | OF | 67 | 0 | 137 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 1915 | BSN | 1B | 21 | 0 | 178 | 10 | 0 | 7 |
| 1915 | BSN | OF | 135 | 0 | 346 | 16 | 7 | 4 |
| 1916 | BSN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | BSN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | BSN | OF | 120 | 0 | 220 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 1917 | BSN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1917 | BSN | OF | 65 | 0 | 137 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| 1917 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1917 | CIN | OF | 41 | 0 | 83 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1918 | CIN | 1B | 66 | 0 | 598 | 38 | 12 | 40 |
| 1918 | CIN | 2B | 6 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1918 | CIN | OF | 38 | 0 | 87 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1919 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | CIN | OF | 47 | 0 | 98 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | OF |
| 1912 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | OF |
| 1910 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | LF |
| 1910 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | LF |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 14.0 | 64 | 0 |