Wendell Magee

Born: 8/3/1972 in Hattiesburg, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-08-16 | Final Game: 2002-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Wendell Errol Magee

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Biography

Wendell Magee was a professional baseball player who graced Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2002, primarily serving as a position player. Born in 1972, Magee made his debut on August 16, 1996, and concluded his playing career on September 1, 2002. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 386 games, amassing a total of 268 hits, including 24 home runs and 122 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .247. Known for his versatility on the field, Magee also demonstrated a measure of speed, contributing 7 stolen bases during his time in the league. Magee played during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by offensive explosions and a growing emphasis on power hitting. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Detroit Tigers, showcased a blend of solid batting skills and reliable outfield defense. Although his career statistics reflect a player who had moments of brilliance amidst the competitive landscape of major league baseball, Magee's journey through the sport illustrates the perseverance and determination characteristic of many players who strive to make their mark in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
386	1086	120	268	52	8	24	122	7	69	204	0.247	0.291	0.376	0.666	-2882.9

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.666 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 12.7% 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
1996	PHI	NL	38	142	9	29	7	0	2	14	0	9	33	0.204	.269 (-24%)	.340 (-26%)	.426 (-31%)	.767 (-29%)	-741.6
1997	PHI	NL	38	115	7	23	4	0	1	9	1	9	20	0.200	.266 (-25%)	.336 (-25%)	.419 (-38%)	.756 (-32%)	-668.4
1998	PHI	NL	20	75	9	22	6	1	1	11	0	7	11	0.293	.266 (+10%)	.335 (+6%)	.420 (+5%)	.755 (+5%)	62.6
1999	PHI	NL	12	14	4	5	1	0	2	5	0	1	4	0.357	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	DET	AL	91	186	31	51	4	2	7	31	1	10	28	0.274	.270 (+1%)	.344 (-10%)	.437 (-2%)	.782 (-5%)	-239.0
2001	DET	AL	90	207	26	44	11	4	5	17	3	23	44	0.213	.263 (-19%)	.332 (-12%)	.426 (-12%)	.758 (-12%)	-504.8
2002	DET	AL	97	347	34	94	19	1	6	35	2	10	64	0.271	.261 (+4%)	.331 (-13%)	.416 (-8%)	.747 (-10%)	-791.7