Marty McManus, baseball player, 120 home runs, 1920-1934

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

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

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