Russ McGinnis, baseball player, 1992-1995

Russ McGinnis

Born: 6/18/1963 in Coffeyville, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-06-03 | Final Game: 1995-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Russell Brent McGinnis

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Biography

Russ McGinnis was a professional baseball player born in 1963, whose career spanned from 1992 until his retirement in 1995. Primarily serving as a position player, he made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offensive era. McGinnis played a total of 17 games, where he recorded 8 hits and drove in 4 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .211. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions to the teams he played for were characterized by hustle and determination. McGinnis's time in the majors came during a period marked by the emergence of power hitters and a growing emphasis on offense, contrasting with earlier periods of baseball history. While his career was relatively short, McGinnis's journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to establish themselves at the highest level of the sport. His story serves as a reminder of the diverse paths players may take in pursuing their dreams in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 38 3 8 4 0 0 4 0 4 8 0.211 0.286 0.316 0.602 0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.602 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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
1992 TEX AL 14 33 2 8 4 0 0 4 0 3 7 0.242 — — — — 0.0
1995 KCR AL 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 3 12 0 0 1
3B 3 1 2 1 0 0
C 10 8 40 3 0 2
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 TEX 1B 2 2 4 0 0 1
1992 TEX 3B 2 1 1 1 0 0
1992 TEX C 10 8 40 3 0 2
1995 KCA 1B 1 1 8 0 0 0
1995 KCA 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1995 KCA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 10
First Base 3
Third Base 3
Left Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1984, 1985