John Munyan
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1887-1891)
John Munyan was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1891 for the Cleveland Blues, the Columbus Solons, and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 5 seasons. In 174 career games, he hit .252 with 147 hits, 4 home runs, and 67 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 381.
- 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
- Died
- 2/18/1945 in Endicott, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1887-07-12
- Last Game
- 1891-10-04
Full name: John Baird Munyan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174 | 583 | 112 | 147 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 67 | 28 | 76 | 57 | .252 | .350 | .345 | .695 | 381 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .350 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .345 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .695 vs. league average .689 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | CL3 | AA | 16 | 58 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 18 | .241 | .270 (-11%) | .331 (-16%) | .373 (-22%) | .705 (-19%) | -175.3 |
| 1890 | CL6 | AA | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | SL4 | AA | 96 | 342 | 61 | 91 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 42 | 11 | 32 | 0 | .266 | .260 (+2%) | .336 (+1%) | .351 (+10%) | .687 (+6%) | 0.0 |
| 1891 | SL4 | AA | 60 | 176 | 41 | 41 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 13 | 41 | 39 | .233 | .254 (-8%) | .331 (+17%) | .343 (-16%) | .675 (+1%) | 231.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 174 | 583 | 112 | 147 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 67 | 28 | 76 | 57 | .252 | — | — | — | — | 57 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 5 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 3B | 8 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| C | 129 | 0 | 636 | 161 | 54 | 11 |
| OF | 33 | 0 | 42 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
| SS | 6 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | CL3 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1887 | CL3 | C | 3 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| 1887 | CL3 | OF | 12 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1890 | CL6 | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1890 | SL4 | 2B | 5 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 1890 | SL4 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1890 | SL4 | C | 83 | 0 | 452 | 115 | 37 | 8 |
| 1890 | SL4 | OF | 7 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | SL4 | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | SL4 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1891 | SL4 | C | 43 | 0 | 169 | 36 | 13 | 1 |
| 1891 | SL4 | OF | 12 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 1891 | SL4 | SS | 5 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 129 |
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 6 |
| Left Field | 14 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 14 |
John Munyan: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 12, 1887 and the final game on October 4, 1891, John Munyan built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Cleveland Blues (1887), the Columbus Solons (1890), and the St. Louis Browns (1890 to 1891). Munyan is listed as a catcher. Munyan was born on November 14, 1860, in Chester, PA, USA. Munyan's death is recorded on February 18, 1945, in Endicott, NY, USA. Munyan's full given name, per the bio, is John Baird Munyan.
Munyan's career batting table shows 174 games, 583 at bats and 147 hits, a .252 average; the totals also include 4 homers, 67 runs batted in, and 28 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .350 clip and slugging .345, Munyan finished with a .695 OPS. The .252 career average is close to the .261 the league hit across the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 91, in 1890.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Munyan
- What years did John Munyan play?
- John Munyan played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1891.
- Was John Munyan a pitcher?
- No. John Munyan was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did John Munyan hit?
- John Munyan hit 4 career home runs with 147 hits.
- What teams did John Munyan play for?
- John Munyan played for 3 teams: the Cleveland Blues (1887), the Columbus Solons (1890), and the St. Louis Browns (1890–1891).
- What were John Munyan's career stats?
- In 174 games, John Munyan had 147 hits, 4 home runs, 67 RBI, 112 runs, and 28 stolen bases, with a .252 batting average.
- What position did John Munyan play?
- John Munyan played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How many home runs did John Munyan hit each season?
- John Munyan's home runs by season: 0 in 1887, 4 in 1890, and 0 in 1891. His most in one season was 4, in 1890.
- What was John Munyan's career batting average?
- John Munyan batted .252 over his career, with 147 hits in 583 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Munyan have?
- John Munyan drove in 67 runs in his career.
- Is John Munyan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Munyan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.