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 |
Russ McGinnis: the record in brief
The profile opens with Russ McGinnis's first major league game on June 3, 1992; the last one listed came on May 9, 1995. The team column moves through the Texas Rangers (1992) and the Kansas City Royals (1995). McGinnis, a catcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'3" and 225 pounds. McGinnis was born on June 18, 1963, in Coffeyville, KS, USA. On the record, Russ McGinnis was born Russell Brent McGinnis.
In 17 games and 38 at bats, McGinnis batted .211 with 8 hits; the totals also include 4 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .286 clip and slugging .316, McGinnis finished with a .602 OPS. Measured against the leagues McGinnis played in, the .211 career average compares with a .261 league average over the same seasons, 19.4% below the league. The hits column peaks at 8, in 1992.
McGinnis played 10 games at catcher, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at first base (3), third base (3), and left field (1). The fielding table credits McGinnis with 40 putouts, 3 assists and 0 errors behind the plate.
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 teams did Russ McGinnis play for?
- Russ McGinnis played for 2 teams: the Texas Rangers (1992) and the Kansas City Royals (1995).
- What were Russ McGinnis's career stats?
- In 17 games, Russ McGinnis had 8 hits, 4 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .211 batting average.
- What position did Russ McGinnis play?
- Russ McGinnis played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Russ McGinnis and how much did he weigh?
- Russ McGinnis was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 225 pounds.
- 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.