Jumbo McGinnis

Born: 2/22/1854 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 5/18/1934 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-02 | Final Game: 1887-06-10

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 197 lbs

Full name: George Washington McGinnis

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Biography

Jumbo McGinnis, born in 1854, was a prominent pitcher in the early days of professional baseball, making his mark from 1882 until his retirement in 1887. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 102 wins and 79 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. McGinnis boasted a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.95, a statistic that reflects his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring during an era that was transitioning from the early rough-and-tumble days of baseball to a more structured game. He recorded a total of 562 strikeouts, illustrating his skill in overpowering hitters and earning his place among the more notable pitchers of his time. Playing during a period characterized by the burgeoning popularity of baseball, McGinnis contributed to the evolution of pitching strategies and techniques. Although he did not record any saves, his overall achievements and consistency positioned him as a reliable asset for his teams. His career spanned a transformative era in baseball, setting the stage for future generations of pitchers who would follow in his footsteps. McGinnis's legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the early struggles and triumphs of the sport as it gained prominence across the United States.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
102	79	187	186	177	18	0	1603.7	1572	525	21	294	562	2.95	0

Career ERA 2.95 vs. league average 3.32 across their career seasons — 11.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1882	SL4	AA	25	18	45	45	43	3	388.3	391	112	53	134	2.60	2.80 (+7%)	2683.8
1883	SL4	AA	28	16	45	45	41	6	382.7	325	99	69	128	2.33	3.22 (+28%)	-108.6
1884	SL4	AA	24	16	40	40	39	5	354.3	331	112	35	141	2.84	3.11 (+8%)	822.8
1885	SL4	AA	6	6	13	13	12	3	112.0	98	42	19	41	3.38	3.03 (-11%)	280.7
1886	SL4	AA	5	5	10	10	10	1	87.7	107	37	27	30	3.80	3.37 (-13%)	-1133.8
1886	BL2	AA	11	13	26	25	24	0	209.3	235	81	48	70	3.48	3.37 (-3%)	-1777.1
1887	CN2	AA	3	5	8	8	8	0	69.3	85	42	43	18	5.45	4.17 (-31%)	-2386.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
193	732	75	154	28	8	2	33	5	16	1	0.210	0.228	0.279	0.507	-1864.2

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .295 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.507 vs. league average 0.634 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
1882	SL4	AA	51	203	17	44	6	4	0	0	0	3	0	0.217	.248 (-13%)	.275 (-17%)	.329 (-13%)	.605 (-15%)	-483.9
1883	SL4	AA	45	180	20	36	4	2	0	14	0	0	0	0.200	.257 (-22%)	.285 (-30%)	.345 (-29%)	.631 (-30%)	-819.9
1884	SL4	AA	40	146	16	34	9	1	0	0	0	4	0	0.233	.243 (-4%)	.278 (-9%)	.327 (-6%)	.606 (-7%)	-175.9
1885	SL4	AA	13	50	3	11	0	0	1	7	0	1	0	0.220	.244 (-10%)	.287 (-18%)	.325 (-14%)	.613 (-16%)	-113.0
1886	SL4	AA	10	37	4	7	2	0	0	4	1	3	0	0.189	—	—	—	—	0.0
1886	BL2	AA	26	85	7	16	5	0	1	6	3	4	0	0.188	.246 (-24%)	.302 (-26%)	.331 (-15%)	.634 (-20%)	0.0
1887	CN2	AA	8	31	8	6	2	1	0	2	1	1	1	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	2	2	0
OF	13	6	2	2	0
P	187	50	340	62	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1882	SL4	2B	1	0	2	2	0
1882	SL4	OF	6	5	2	1	0
1882	SL4	P	45	14	100	11	2
1883	SL4	OF	4	1	0	1	0
1883	SL4	P	45	14	86	21	3
1884	SL4	P	40	8	71	12	1
1885	SL4	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1885	SL4	P	13	1	15	6	1
1886	SL4	P	10	6	16	4	0
1886	BL2	OF	2	0	0	0	0
1886	BL2	P	26	6	38	7	1
1887	CN2	P	8	1	14	1	0