Freddie Maguire
Born: 5/10/1899 in Roxbury, MA, USA
Died: 11/3/1961 in Boston, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-09-22 | Final Game: 1931-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Frederick Edward Maguire
Biography
Freddie Maguire was an American professional baseball player born in 1899, who played primarily as a position player from 1922 to 1931. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 618 games, amassing 545 hits with a batting average of .257. Notably, he showcased his ability to contribute offensively with 163 RBIs and 1 home run, while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 23 stolen bases. Maguire's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on contact hitting and base running, which were crucial components of the game during the 1920s and early 1930s.
Maguire's career unfolded in a transitional period for Major League Baseball, as the sport began to shift away from the deadball era toward a more power-oriented game. Though he did not reach the home run totals that would later define many players of his time, his consistent hitting and ability to get on base made him a valuable asset to his teams. His contributions to the game remain a testament to the skills required of players in the early 20th century, and his legacy is preserved in the annals of baseball history. Maguire retired from professional play on September 27, 1931, leaving behind a career marked by resilience and adaptability in a rapidly changing sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 618 | 2120 | 226 | 545 | 90 | 22 | 1 | 163 | 23 | 82 | 131 | 0.257 | 0.289 | 0.322 | 0.611 | -8718.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | NY1 | NL | 41 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | CHC | NL | 140 | 574 | 67 | 160 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 41 | 6 | 25 | 38 | 0.279 | -1332.2 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 138 | 496 | 54 | 125 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 41 | 8 | 19 | 40 | 0.252 | -2178.5 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 146 | 516 | 54 | 138 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 52 | 4 | 20 | 22 | 0.267 | -2407.0 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 148 | 492 | 36 | 112 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 16 | 26 | 0.228 | -2801.2 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WS | NY1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 589 | 0 | 1528 | 1959 | 103 | 426 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | NY1 | 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1923 | NY1 | 2B | 16 | 0 | 21 | 31 | 7 | 7 |
| 1923 | NY1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | CHN | 2B | 138 | 0 | 410 | 524 | 23 | 126 |
| 1929 | BSN | 2B | 138 | 0 | 334 | 437 | 23 | 94 |
| 1929 | BSN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | BSN | 2B | 146 | 0 | 387 | 476 | 28 | 104 |
| 1931 | BSN | 2B | 148 | 0 | 372 | 478 | 21 | 94 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 589 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922 |