Stubby Magner, baseball player, 1911-1911

Stubby Magner

Born: 2/10/1888 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA

Died: 9/6/1956 in Chillicothe, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-07-12 | Final Game: 1911-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'3" | Weight: 135 lbs

Full name: Edmund Burke Magner

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Biography

Stubby Magner, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from July 12, 1911, to September 30, 1911. As a position player, Magner made his mark in the Major Leagues during an era characterized by a transition in playing styles and strategies. Despite playing only 13 games at the highest level, he accumulated 7 hits and recorded 4 RBIs, showcasing his potential as a contributor to his team's offensive efforts. His batting average stood at .212, reflecting the challenges many players faced during the early 20th century, a time when scoring was often more difficult compared to later eras. Magner's career, while short-lived, emphasized the competitive nature of early baseball where many players sought to establish themselves amidst the evolving game. He also demonstrated his base-running ability with 1 stolen base, indicating that he possessed speed and agility, traits valued in players during this time. Although he did not hit any home runs, his presence on the field during the 1911 season contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's history, reminding fans and historians alike of the myriad of players who have shaped the game, even in fleeting appearances.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 33 3 7 0 0 0 4 1 4 8 0.212 0.297 0.212 0.509 0.0

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career SLG .212 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.509 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 26.5% 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
1911 NYY AL 13 33 3 7 0 0 0 4 1 4 8 0.212 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 0 3 12 1 0
SS 6 0 12 20 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 NYA 2B 5 0 3 12 1 0
1911 NYA SS 6 0 12 20 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 5
Shortstop 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cornell University Ithaca NY 1909, 1910, 1911