Ryan McGuire

Born: 11/23/1971 in Bellflower, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-06-05 | Final Game: 2002-07-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Ryan Byron McGuire

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Biography

Ryan McGuire was a professional baseball player born in 1971, whose career spanned from 1997 to 2002. Primarily known as a position player, McGuire made a mark in Major League Baseball during the early 2000s, a time when the game was transitioning into an era characterized by increased offensive production and power hitting. Over the course of his career, he played in 368 games, compiling a total of 133 hits, 7 home runs, and 55 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .211. McGuire's playing style was characterized by his versatility, allowing him to contribute in various positions, which was particularly valuable during an era when teams often sought multi-talented players. Despite facing challenges at the plate, McGuire's determination and work ethic exemplified the spirit of competition in professional baseball. He recorded 3 stolen bases throughout his career, showcasing a willingness to take risks on the base paths. While he may not have been a household name, McGuire's contributions to his teams reflected the crucial role of supporting players during the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period that set the stage for the power surge that would follow in the coming years. His journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the many players who contribute to the fabric of the game, often away from the limelight.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
368	631	64	133	34	4	7	55	3	88	144	0.211	0.306	0.311	0.616	-1964.9

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .311 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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
1997	WSN	NL	84	199	22	51	15	2	3	17	1	19	34	0.256	.266 (-4%)	.336 (-5%)	.419 (-5%)	.756 (-5%)	-226.4
1998	WSN	NL	130	210	17	39	9	0	1	10	0	32	55	0.186	.266 (-30%)	.335 (-13%)	.420 (-42%)	.755 (-29%)	-1193.5
1999	WSN	NL	88	140	17	31	7	2	2	18	1	27	33	0.221	.271 (-18%)	.344 (+1%)	.433 (-21%)	.778 (-11%)	-258.6
2000	NYN	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	MIA	NL	48	54	8	10	2	0	1	8	1	7	15	0.185	.263 (-30%)	.332 (-19%)	.426 (-35%)	.758 (-28%)	-286.5
2002	BAL	AL	17	26	0	2	1	0	0	2	0	2	7	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	177	68	742	81	7	61
OF	123	63	162	5	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1997	MON	1B	30	17	157	16	0	20
1997	MON	OF	44	29	69	3	3	1
1998	MON	1B	78	21	275	25	6	18
1998	MON	OF	46	25	51	1	1	0
1999	MON	1B	58	26	267	37	1	19
1999	MON	OF	23	3	23	1	1	0
2000	NYN	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
2001	FLO	1B	4	0	7	0	0	0
2001	FLO	OF	9	5	16	0	0	0
2002	BAL	1B	7	4	36	3	0	4