Joe Munson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1925-1926)
Joe Munson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1926 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. In 42 career games, he hit .287 with 39 hits, 3 home runs, and 18 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 184 lb
- Died
- 2/24/1991 in Drexel Hill, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1925-09-18
- Last Game
- 1926-06-04
Full name: Joseph Martin Napoleon Munson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 136 | 22 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 5 | .287 | .349 | .434 | .783 | -41 |
Career AVG .287 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .349 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .434 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.
Career OPS .783 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | CHN | NL | 9 | 35 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | .371 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | CHN | NL | 33 | 101 | 17 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 4 | .257 | .279 (-8%) | .345 (-8%) | .390 (+4%) | .735 (-2%) | -41.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 42 | 136 | 22 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 5 | .287 | — | — | — | — | -41 | ||
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 (42 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 114 | 19 | 34 | 3 | 16 | .298 |
| Away | 8 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .227 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926-06-04 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-31 | CHC | STL | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-31 | CHC | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926-05-30 | CHC | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-29 | CHC | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-28 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-25 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-23 | CHC | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-22 | CHC | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-21 | CHC | BSN | W | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 16 |
| Right Field | 21 |
Joe Munson: the record in brief
Joe Munson's major league career runs from a debut on September 18, 1925 to a final game on June 4, 1926. Every season row on the page belongs to the Chicago Cubs, from 1925 through 1926. At 5 feet, 9 inches and 184 pounds, Munson is listed as an outfielder. Munson threw right-handed and batted left-handed, per the bio block. Munson was born on November 6, 1899, in Renovo, PA, USA. Munson's death is recorded on February 24, 1991, in Drexel Hill, PA, USA. Joe Munson was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph Martin Napoleon.
Munson's career batting table shows 42 games, 136 at bats and 39 hits, a .287 average, along with 3 homers and 18 RBI. Munson's career OPS of .783 combines a .349 on-base mark with .434 slugging. Against a .284 league average for those years, Munson's .287 average was near the norm. Munson collected a career-high 26 hits in 1926. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .257 in 1926, did not top the league's .279.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Munson
- What years did Joe Munson play?
- Joe Munson played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1926.
- Was Joe Munson a pitcher?
- No. Joe Munson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Joe Munson hit?
- Joe Munson hit 3 career home runs with 39 hits.
- What teams did Joe Munson play for?
- Joe Munson played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1925–1926).
- What were Joe Munson's career stats?
- In 42 games, Joe Munson had 39 hits, 3 home runs, 18 RBI, 22 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .287 batting average.
- What position did Joe Munson play?
- Joe Munson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Munson and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Munson was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 184 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joe Munson hit each season?
- Joe Munson's home runs by season: 0 in 1925 and 3 in 1926. His most in one season was 3, in 1926.
- What was Joe Munson's career batting average?
- Joe Munson batted .287 over his career, with 39 hits in 136 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Munson have?
- Joe Munson drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Munson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Munson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.