Bunny Downs

Born: 3/7/1894 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

Died: 6/30/1973 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: McKinley Downs

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Biography

Bunny Downs is an active player in professional baseball, born in 1894. With a career spanning over several years, he has made a notable impact as a position player. Throughout his time in the league, Downs has appeared in 277 games, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team both offensively and defensively. He has accumulated 225 hits, demonstrating his skill at the plate, and has driven in 89 runs. While his batting average stands at .224, his value extends beyond just numbers, as he brings experience and versatility to the field. Downs is also recognized for his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 30 bases during his career, which adds a dynamic element to his playing style. His lone home run highlights his ability to make timely contributions, particularly in clutch situations. As Bunny Downs continues to play, he remains a part of the evolving landscape of baseball, reflecting the game's rich history and the various eras it has traversed. His ongoing career serves as a testament to his dedication to the sport and the contributions he makes to his team and fans alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.3 9 6 1 2 2 16.20 0

Career ERA 16.20 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — 297.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1923 ACB ECL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 4 2 2 2 6.00 — 0.0
1928 PTG ECL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 5 4 0 0 108.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
277 1003 136 225 27 14 1 89 30 99 2 0.224 0.295 0.282 0.577 -3256.4

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .282 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.577 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 20.0% 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
1916 SLG WES 17 68 8 17 0 2 0 3 3 6 0 0.250 .248 (+1%) .314 (-1%) .326 (-5%) .640 (-3%) -35.3
1918 HIL EAS 11 40 14 13 1 1 0 2 2 8 0 0.325 — — — — 0.0
1918 AC EAS 10 37 8 10 1 0 0 6 1 4 0 0.270 — — — — 0.0
1919 HIL EAS 19 74 7 17 4 1 0 6 2 8 0 0.230 .262 (-12%) .322 (-6%) .347 (-11%) .670 (-8%) -91.8
1920 HIL EAS 16 50 5 7 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 0.140 .271 (-49%) .331 (-34%) .363 (-61%) .694 (-48%) -374.8
1921 HIL EAS 32 113 17 25 7 2 0 16 5 9 0 0.221 .286 (-23%) .344 (-19%) .395 (-19%) .739 (-19%) -398.0
1922 HIL IND 34 122 18 18 3 0 0 10 5 15 0 0.148 .285 (-48%) .345 (-30%) .397 (-57%) .743 (-44%) -928.9
1923 ACB ECL 37 135 15 31 3 2 0 18 2 8 1 0.230 .282 (-19%) .344 (-21%) .390 (-28%) .734 (-25%) -588.0
1923 BRG ECL 16 62 10 20 1 1 0 10 2 3 0 0.323 .282 (+14%) .344 (+3%) .390 (-5%) .734 (-1%) -588.0
1924 BRG ECL 39 140 16 36 3 2 0 9 6 19 1 0.257 .283 (-9%) .345 (avg) .389 (-21%) .734 (-11%) -224.1
1925 BRG ECL 14 54 9 11 3 2 1 3 0 5 0 0.204 .288 (-29%) .349 (-22%) .407 (-4%) .756 (-13%) -143.4
1925 WMP ECL 7 26 2 7 0 0 0 2 2 4 0 0.269 — — — — -143.4
1925 HBG ECL 15 48 3 6 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 0.125 — — — — -143.4
1928 PTG ECL 8 28 4 6 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1929 HIL ANL 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2B 214 168 403 588 67 46
3B 18 8 24 34 3 2
C 1 0 0 1 0 0
OF 3 2 2 0 2 0
P 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 51 24 71 85 13 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 SLG 2B 17 0 25 64 11 5
1916 SLG C 1 0 0 1 0 0
1918 HIL 2B 9 0 24 20 3 3
1918 HIL 3B 2 0 5 5 0 1
1918 AC 3B 7 0 13 15 2 1
1918 AC OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1918 AC SS 3 0 6 5 0 2
1919 HIL 2B 13 13 17 43 3 4
1919 HIL 3B 6 6 4 13 1 0
1920 HIL 2B 8 8 25 24 0 0
1920 HIL SS 10 8 21 30 3 4
1921 HIL 2B 19 19 49 59 5 5
1921 HIL 3B 1 1 1 0 0 0
1921 HIL SS 12 12 32 27 8 4
1922 HIL 2B 30 30 53 76 6 8
1922 HIL 3B 1 1 1 1 0 0
1922 HIL OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1922 HIL SS 6 2 4 14 1 0
1923 ACB 2B 37 35 72 119 18 5
1923 ACB OF 1 1 1 0 2 0
1923 ACB P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1923 BRG 2B 16 16 31 63 2 6
1924 BRG 2B 37 37 84 89 16 8
1924 BRG SS 5 2 8 9 1 0
1925 BRG SS 14 0 0 0 0 0
1925 WMP 2B 6 0 0 0 0 0
1925 WMP SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1925 HBG 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1925 HBG 2B 12 0 0 0 0 0
1925 HBG 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1928 PTG 2B 8 8 21 27 2 2
1928 PTG P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1929 HIL 2B 2 2 2 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
Catcher 1
First Base 1
Second Base 214
Third Base 18
Shortstop 51
Left Field 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 1