John Munce

Born: 11/18/1857 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 3/15/1917 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-19 | Final Game: 1884-09-05

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Louis Munce

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Biography

John Munce, born in 1857, was a professional baseball player who played during the early years of the sport, specifically from August 19 to September 5, 1884. As a position player, Munce contributed to the game in its formative stages, a time characterized by the evolution of baseball from its rudimentary beginnings into a more organized and strategic sport. His career, although brief, provided a glimpse into the early dynamics of Major League Baseball, which was still developing its identity and fanbase. Over the course of his short career, Munce appeared in 7 games, securing 4 hits with a batting average of 0.19. While he did not achieve notable power numbers, such as home runs or runs batted in, nor did he record any stolen bases, his participation in the league during this era contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Munce's time in the sport reflected the challenges and complexities faced by players of his time, as they navigated the burgeoning professional landscape of baseball. His legacy, like many players from this early era, is a testament to the foundational years of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	21	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.190	0.227	0.190	0.418	0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.418 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 31.1% 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
1884	WIL	UA	7	21	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	7	0	4	2	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	WIL	OF	7	0	4	2	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	2
Right Field	6