Russ McGinnis
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1995)
Russ McGinnis was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1995 for the Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 4 seasons. In 17 career games, he hit .211 with 8 hits and 4 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-06-03
- Last Game
- 1995-05-09
Full name: Russell Brent McGinnis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 38 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | .211 | .286 | .316 | .602 | 0 |
Career AVG .211 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
Career SLG .316 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career OPS .602 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 14 | 33 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .242 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | KCA | AL | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 17 | 38 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (17 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .238 |
| Away | 8 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .176 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-05-09 | KCR | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-05-08 | KCR | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-05-06 | KCR | CHW | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-06-25 | TEX | DET | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-06-24 | TEX | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-06-22 | TEX | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992-06-20 | TEX | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-06-17 | TEX | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-06-16 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-06-15 | TEX | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 10 |
| First Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 1984, 1985 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Russ McGinnis
- What years did Russ McGinnis play?
- Russ McGinnis played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1995.
- Was Russ McGinnis a pitcher?
- No. Russ McGinnis was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Russ McGinnis hit?
- Russ McGinnis hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What was Russ McGinnis's career batting average?
- Russ McGinnis batted .211 over his career, with 8 hits in 38 at bats.
- How many RBI did Russ McGinnis have?
- Russ McGinnis drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Russ McGinnis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Russ McGinnis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.