Moxie Manuel

Born: 10/16/1881 in Metropolis, IL, USA

Died: 4/26/1924 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-09-25 | Final Game: 1908-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: B | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Mark Garfield Manuel

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Biography

Moxie Manuel, born in 1881, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1908. Over his career, he showcased his skills on the mound for a brief but notable period, finishing with a record of 3-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.58. Despite the short span of his career, Manuel made a mark as a reliable pitcher, accumulating 28 strikeouts and securing 1 save during his time in the league. Playing in an era characterized by the early development of baseball as a major sport, Manuel's contributions came at a time when the game was still evolving. The period was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play, and pitchers like Manuel were essential in setting the stage for future generations. His performance remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, reflecting the challenges and dynamics faced by players of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	4	21	7	4	0	1	70.3	61	28	0	28	28	3.58	0

Career ERA 3.58 vs. league average 2.61 across their career seasons — 37.5% 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
1905	WSN	AL	0	0	3	1	1	0	0	10.0	9	6	3	3	5.40	2.82 (-91%)	-
1908	CHW	AL	3	4	18	6	3	0	1	60.3	52	22	25	25	3.28	2.40 (-37%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	20	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.100	0.143	0.100	0.243	0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 59.1% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 68.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.243 vs. league average 0.617 across their career seasons — 60.7% 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
1905	WSN	AL	3	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	CHW	AL	18	16	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	21	7	4	25	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	WS1	P	3	1	1	5	2	0
1908	CHA	P	18	6	3	20	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	21