Wirt Cannell

Born: 1/23/1880 in South Bridgton, ME, USA

Died: 8/26/1948 in Bridgton, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-14 | Final Game: 1905-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Wirt Virgin Cannell

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Biography

Wirt Cannell was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who made his mark in the early 20th century as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1904 to 1905, during a time when the game was experiencing a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Cannell played in a total of 254 games, securing 221 hits and finishing his career with a batting average of .242. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 54 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the bases with 27 stolen bases. Cannell's playing style was characterized by his versatility and agility, which were essential attributes during an era that valued contact hitting and base running over power. His contributions, while perhaps not as celebrated as those of some of his contemporaries, were indicative of the depth and talent present in the leagues of that time. Despite retiring at the peak of his career in 1905, Wirt Cannell remains a part of baseball history, reflecting the evolution of the game during a pivotal period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
254	913	84	221	19	5	0	54	27	74	92	0.242	0.302	0.274	0.576	-1098.4

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.576 vs. league average 0.626 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1904	BSN	NL	100	346	32	81	5	1	0	18	10	23	39	0.234	.246 (-5%)	.300 (-5%)	.321 (-21%)	.622 (-13%)	-692.7
1905	BSN	NL	154	567	52	140	14	4	0	36	17	51	53	0.247	.248 (avg)	.307 (+1%)	.322 (-11%)	.629 (-5%)	-405.7