George Magoon, baseball player, 1898-1903

George Magoon

Born: 3/27/1875 in St. Alban's, ME, USA

Died: 12/6/1943 in Rochester, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-06-29 | Final Game: 1903-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: George Henry Magoon

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Biography

George Magoon was a professional baseball player born in 1875, who made his mark in the sport during the early 20th century. He played as a position player from 1898 until his retirement in 1903, participating in a total of 522 games. Over the course of his career, Magoon recorded 439 hits, contributing to a batting average of .239. His offensive output included 2 home runs and 201 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs during a time when the game was evolving in terms of offensive strategies. Magoon was also known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his total of 47 stolen bases. Playing in an era that preceded the deadball era, he navigated a landscape where the rules and styles of play were still being defined. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Magoon's contributions to the game were significant as he exemplified the gritty determination of players during the formative years of professional baseball. His career spanned pivotal changes in the sport, marking him as a notable figure in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
522 1834 199 439 62 16 2 201 47 194 161 0.239 0.321 0.294 0.615 -2681.8

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1898 BRO NL 93 343 35 77 7 0 1 39 7 30 18 0.224 .270 (-17%) .333 (-12%) .347 (-27%) .680 (-20%) -1169.8
1899 BLN NL 62 207 26 53 8 3 0 31 7 26 11 0.256 .282 (-9%) .343 (+3%) .366 (-12%) .710 (-5%) -96.3
1899 CHC NL 59 189 24 43 5 1 0 21 5 24 15 0.228 .282 (-19%) .343 (-3%) .366 (-28%) .710 (-16%) -96.3
1901 CIN NL 127 460 47 116 16 7 1 53 15 52 45 0.252 .271 (-7%) .326 (+1%) .359 (-10%) .686 (-5%) -287.9
1902 CIN NL 45 162 29 44 9 2 0 23 7 13 11 0.272 .266 (+2%) .321 (+7%) .343 (+2%) .665 (+5%) 155.6
1903 CIN NL 42 139 6 30 6 0 0 9 2 19 18 0.216 .261 (-18%) .316 (-1%) .345 (-25%) .662 (-13%) -226.9
1903 CHW AL 94 334 32 76 11 3 0 25 4 30 43 0.228 .261 (-13%) .316 (-4%) .345 (-19%) .662 (-12%) -226.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 182 0 391 525 57 58
3B 9 0 10 22 4 1
SS 329 0 742 1141 172 130

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1898 BRO SS 93 0 199 357 45 38
1899 BLN SS 62 0 143 215 30 19
1899 CHN SS 59 0 138 216 41 34
1901 CIN 2B 15 0 31 37 4 6
1901 CIN SS 112 0 253 345 53 36
1902 CIN 2B 41 0 83 144 17 16
1902 CIN SS 3 0 9 8 3 3
1903 CIN 2B 32 0 79 91 5 8
1903 CIN 3B 9 0 10 22 4 1
1903 CHA 2B 94 0 198 253 31 28

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 182
Third Base 9
Shortstop 329