Marty McManus
Born: 3/14/1900 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 2/18/1966 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-09-25 | Final Game: 1934-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Martin Joseph McManus
Biography
Marty McManus, born in 1900, was a notable position player who enjoyed a robust career from 1920 until his retirement on September 30, 1934. Over the course of 1,831 games, he established himself as a reliable hitter, amassing 1,926 hits and achieving a batting average of .289. McManus demonstrated power at the plate with 120 home runs and showcased his ability to drive in runs, finishing his career with 999 RBIs. Additionally, he utilized his speed on the bases, stealing 126 bases throughout his time in Major League Baseball.
Playing during the early 20th century, McManus contributed to the game during a transitional era that saw the rise of power hitting and a shift towards a more dynamic style of play. His offensive contributions placed him among the notable players of his time, and his ability to consistently reach base and drive in runs made him a valuable asset to his teams. McManus's legacy is remembered for both his skill at the plate and his overall impact on the game during the formative years of modern baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 | 6660 | 1008 | 1926 | 401 | 88 | 120 | 999 | 126 | 675 | 558 | 0.289 | 0.357 | 0.430 | 0.787 | 7535.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | SLA | AL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | SLA | AL | 121 | 412 | 49 | 107 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 67 | 5 | 27 | 30 | 0.260 | -913.4 |
| 1922 | SLA | AL | 154 | 606 | 88 | 189 | 34 | 11 | 11 | 109 | 9 | 38 | 41 | 0.312 | 1050.3 |
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 154 | 582 | 86 | 180 | 35 | 10 | 15 | 94 | 14 | 49 | 50 | 0.309 | 1707.9 |
| 1924 | SLA | AL | 123 | 442 | 71 | 147 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 80 | 13 | 55 | 40 | 0.333 | 1472.7 |
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 154 | 587 | 108 | 169 | 44 | 8 | 13 | 90 | 5 | 73 | 69 | 0.288 | 1089.5 |
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 149 | 549 | 102 | 156 | 30 | 10 | 9 | 68 | 5 | 55 | 62 | 0.284 | 591.2 |
| 1927 | DET | AL | 108 | 369 | 60 | 99 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 69 | 8 | 34 | 38 | 0.268 | 165.2 |
| 1928 | DET | AL | 139 | 500 | 78 | 144 | 37 | 5 | 8 | 73 | 11 | 51 | 32 | 0.288 | 601.3 |
| 1929 | DET | AL | 154 | 599 | 99 | 168 | 32 | 8 | 18 | 90 | 16 | 60 | 52 | 0.280 | 409.6 |
| 1930 | DET | AL | 132 | 484 | 74 | 155 | 40 | 4 | 9 | 89 | 23 | 59 | 28 | 0.320 | 1190.6 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 17 | 62 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0.290 | 80.1 |
| 1931 | DET | AL | 107 | 362 | 39 | 98 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 7 | 49 | 22 | 0.271 | 80.1 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 93 | 302 | 39 | 71 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 1 | 36 | 30 | 0.235 | -366.8 |
| 1933 | BOS | AL | 106 | 366 | 51 | 104 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 49 | 21 | 0.284 | 809.1 |
| 1934 | BSN | NL | 119 | 435 | 56 | 120 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 47 | 5 | 32 | 42 | 0.276 | -400.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 92 | 0 | 704 | 65 | 9 | 60 |
| 2B | 927 | 0 | 2430 | 2853 | 194 | 557 |
| 3B | 725 | 0 | 866 | 1450 | 103 | 132 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 56 | 0 | 100 | 144 | 9 | 25 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | SLA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921 | SLA | 1B | 9 | 0 | 58 | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| 1921 | SLA | 2B | 96 | 0 | 212 | 269 | 24 | 44 |
| 1921 | SLA | 3B | 13 | 0 | 16 | 26 | 5 | 7 |
| 1921 | SLA | SS | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | SLA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922 | SLA | 2B | 153 | 0 | 398 | 467 | 32 | 103 |
| 1923 | SLA | 1B | 20 | 0 | 169 | 12 | 0 | 16 |
| 1923 | SLA | 2B | 133 | 0 | 386 | 373 | 32 | 86 |
| 1924 | SLA | 2B | 119 | 0 | 329 | 369 | 20 | 68 |
| 1925 | SLA | 2B | 154 | 0 | 440 | 479 | 31 | 93 |
| 1925 | SLA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | SLA | 1B | 4 | 0 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 1926 | SLA | 2B | 61 | 0 | 173 | 199 | 13 | 45 |
| 1926 | SLA | 3B | 84 | 0 | 119 | 197 | 14 | 18 |
| 1927 | DET | 1B | 6 | 0 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1927 | DET | 2B | 35 | 0 | 102 | 106 | 6 | 29 |
| 1927 | DET | 3B | 22 | 0 | 21 | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| 1927 | DET | SS | 39 | 0 | 82 | 112 | 8 | 21 |
| 1928 | DET | 1B | 45 | 0 | 376 | 28 | 5 | 33 |
| 1928 | DET | 3B | 92 | 0 | 114 | 183 | 14 | 12 |
| 1928 | DET | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | DET | 3B | 150 | 0 | 206 | 289 | 14 | 29 |
| 1929 | DET | SS | 8 | 0 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| 1930 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930 | DET | 3B | 130 | 0 | 152 | 241 | 14 | 23 |
| 1930 | DET | SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1931 | BOS | 2B | 7 | 0 | 12 | 33 | 4 | 2 |
| 1931 | BOS | 3B | 11 | 0 | 11 | 32 | 0 | 6 |
| 1931 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | DET | 2B | 21 | 0 | 46 | 66 | 3 | 11 |
| 1931 | DET | 3B | 79 | 0 | 92 | 172 | 14 | 18 |
| 1932 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | BOS | 2B | 49 | 0 | 123 | 161 | 9 | 26 |
| 1932 | BOS | 3B | 30 | 0 | 24 | 66 | 8 | 2 |
| 1932 | BOS | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933 | BOS | 1B | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | BOS | 2B | 26 | 0 | 53 | 84 | 5 | 11 |
| 1933 | BOS | 3B | 76 | 0 | 79 | 123 | 9 | 9 |
| 1934 | BSN | 2B | 73 | 0 | 156 | 247 | 15 | 39 |
| 1934 | BSN | 3B | 37 | 0 | 32 | 79 | 7 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 90 |
| Second Base | 931 |
| Third Base | 722 |
| Shortstop | 58 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 27th | 2.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1926 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 18th | 4.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1925 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 21th | 4.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1923 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 15th | 4.0 | 64 | 0 |