George Magoon
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1898-1903)
George Magoon was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1903 for 5 teams, including the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 6 seasons. In 522 career games, he hit .239 with 439 hits, 2 home runs, and 201 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 12/6/1943 in Rochester, NH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1898-06-29
- Last Game
- 1903-09-28
Full name: George Henry Magoon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 522 | 1,834 | 199 | 439 | 62 | 16 | 2 | 201 | 47 | 194 | 161 | .239 | .321 | .294 | .615 | -2,242 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career OBP .321 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career OPS .615 vs. league average .680 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | BRO | NL | 93 | 343 | 35 | 77 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 7 | 30 | 18 | .224 | .270 (-17%) | .333 (-12%) | .347 (-27%) | .680 (-20%) | -975.5 |
| 1899 | BLN | NL | 62 | 207 | 26 | 53 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 7 | 26 | 11 | .256 | .282 (-9%) | .343 (+3%) | .366 (-12%) | .710 (-5%) | -85.0 |
| 1899 | CHN | NL | 59 | 189 | 24 | 43 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 24 | 15 | .228 | .282 (-19%) | .343 (-3%) | .366 (-28%) | .710 (-16%) | -85.0 |
| 1901 | CIN | NL | 127 | 460 | 47 | 116 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 53 | 15 | 52 | 45 | .252 | .271 (-7%) | .326 (+1%) | .359 (-10%) | .686 (-5%) | -226.3 |
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 45 | 162 | 29 | 44 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 7 | 13 | 11 | .272 | .266 (+2%) | .321 (+7%) | .343 (+2%) | .665 (+5%) | 155.6 |
| 1903 | CIN | NL | 42 | 139 | 6 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 18 | .216 | .261 (-18%) | .316 (-1%) | .345 (-25%) | .662 (-13%) | -208.2 |
| 1903 | CHA | AL | 94 | 334 | 32 | 76 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 30 | 43 | .228 | .261 (-13%) | .316 (-4%) | .345 (-19%) | .662 (-12%) | -208.2 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 522 | 1,834 | 199 | 439 | 62 | 16 | 2 | 201 | 47 | 194 | 161 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -1,633 | ||
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 (522 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 267 | 912 | 113 | 229 | 1 | 109 | .251 |
| Away | 255 | 917 | 86 | 209 | 1 | 91 | .228 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-09-28 | CHW | MIN | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-09-28 | CHW | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903-09-26 | CHW | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-25 | CHW | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-09-24 | CHW | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-09-24 | CHW | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-23 | CHW | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903-09-22 | CHW | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903-09-21 | CHW | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903-09-19 | CHW | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 182 | 0 | 391 | 525 | 57 | 58 |
| 3B | 9 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 4 | 1 |
| SS | 329 | 0 | 742 | 1141 | 172 | 130 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | BRO | SS | 93 | 0 | 199 | 357 | 45 | 38 |
| 1899 | BLN | SS | 62 | 0 | 143 | 215 | 30 | 19 |
| 1899 | CHN | SS | 59 | 0 | 138 | 216 | 41 | 34 |
| 1901 | CIN | 2B | 15 | 0 | 31 | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| 1901 | CIN | SS | 112 | 0 | 253 | 345 | 53 | 36 |
| 1902 | CIN | 2B | 41 | 0 | 83 | 144 | 17 | 16 |
| 1902 | CIN | SS | 3 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| 1903 | CIN | 2B | 32 | 0 | 79 | 91 | 5 | 8 |
| 1903 | CIN | 3B | 9 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 4 | 1 |
| 1903 | CHA | 2B | 94 | 0 | 198 | 253 | 31 | 28 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 182 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 329 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
George Magoon (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
George Magoon: the record in brief
George Magoon's major league career runs from a debut on June 29, 1898 to a final game on September 28, 1903. The team column moves through the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1898), the Baltimore Orioles (1899), the Chicago Orphans (1899), the Cincinnati Reds (1901 to 1903), and the Chicago White Sox (1903). Magoon played primarily as a shortstop and batted and threw right-handed. Born on March 27, 1875, in St. Alban's, ME, USA, Magoon was listed at 160 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Magoon died on December 6, 1943, in Rochester, NH, USA. George Magoon was the playing name; the full given name is George Henry.
Across 522 games at the plate, Magoon's career line reads 439 hits in 1,834 at bats for a .239 average, adding 2 home runs, 201 RBI, and 47 stolen bases. Magoon got on base at a .321 rate and slugged .294 (.615 OPS). Over the seasons Magoon played, league hitters batted .270; the .239 career figure is 11.4% below that. Magoon collected a career-high 116 hits in 1901. Magoon drove in a season-high 53 runs in 1901.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Magoon
- What years did George Magoon play?
- George Magoon played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1903.
- Was George Magoon a pitcher?
- No. George Magoon was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did George Magoon hit?
- George Magoon hit 2 career home runs with 439 hits.
- What teams did George Magoon play for?
- George Magoon played for 5 teams: the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1898), the Baltimore Orioles (1899), the Chicago Orphans (1899), the Cincinnati Reds (1901–1903), and the Chicago White Sox (1903).
- What were George Magoon's career stats?
- In 522 games, George Magoon had 439 hits, 2 home runs, 201 RBI, 199 runs, and 47 stolen bases, with a .239 batting average.
- What position did George Magoon play?
- George Magoon played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Magoon and how much did he weigh?
- George Magoon was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did George Magoon hit each season?
- George Magoon's home runs by season: 1 in 1898, 0 in 1899, 1 in 1901, 0 in 1902, and 0 in 1903. His most in one season was 1, in 1898 and 1901.
- What was George Magoon's career batting average?
- George Magoon batted .239 over his career, with 439 hits in 1,834 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Magoon have?
- George Magoon drove in 201 runs in his career.
- Is George Magoon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Magoon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.