John McGuinness
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1876-1884)
John McGuinness was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1876 to 1884 for the New York Mutuals, the Syracuse Stars, and the Philadelphia Keystones, a span of 9 seasons. In 66 career games, he hit .244 with 67 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
- First Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 150 lb
- Born
- 1857 in Ireland
- Died
- 12/19/1916 in Binghamton, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1876-05-06
- Last Game
- 1884-08-07
Full name: John J. McGuinness
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 275 | 32 | 67 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 6 | .244 | .257 | .291 | .548 | -299 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .257 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career SLG .291 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.
Career OPS .548 vs. league average .604 across their career seasons — 9.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876 | NY3 | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1879 | SR1 | NL | 12 | 51 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .294 | .255 (+15%) | .270 (+9%) | .328 (+7%) | .599 (+8%) | 50.4 |
| 1884 | PHU | UA | 53 | 220 | 25 | 52 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .236 | .243 (-3%) | .278 (-9%) | .327 (-14%) | .606 (-12%) | -349.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 66 | 275 | 32 | 67 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 6 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -299 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 60 |
| Second Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about John McGuinness
- What years did John McGuinness play?
- John McGuinness played in Major League Baseball from 1876 to 1884.
- Was John McGuinness a pitcher?
- No. John McGuinness was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did John McGuinness hit?
- John McGuinness hit 0 career home runs with 67 hits.
- What was John McGuinness's career batting average?
- John McGuinness batted .244 over his career, with 67 hits in 275 at bats.
- How many RBI did John McGuinness have?
- John McGuinness drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is John McGuinness in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John McGuinness has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.