Red Munger, baseball player, 1943-1956

Red Munger

Born: 10/4/1918 in Houston, TX, USA

Died: 7/23/1996 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-05-01 | Final Game: 1956-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: George David Munger

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Biography

Red Munger was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 until 1956. Born in 1918, he made a significant impact on the game during his career, which spanned across the transformative years of the post-World War II era. Munger's professional journey began in the midst of a war that saw many players leave for military service, yet he emerged as a reliable figure on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 77 wins and 56 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.83. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 564 strikeouts, while also contributing with 12 saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher. Munger was selected as an All-Star three times, a testament to his skill and effectiveness during his peak years. His playing style was characterized by a mix of control and grit, often excelling in high-pressure situations. As baseball evolved in the 1950s, Munger remained a respected competitor, contributing to the broader narrative of the sport during an era of increasing popularity and talent. His legacy is remembered by fans and historians alike, marking him as an important figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
77 56 273 161 54 13 12 1228.7 1243 523 86 500 564 3.83 0

Career ERA 3.83 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — near 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
1943 STL NL 9 5 32 9 5 0 2 93.3 101 41 42 45 3.95 3.50 (-13%) -
1944 STL NL 11 3 21 12 7 2 2 121.0 92 18 41 55 1.34 3.57 (+63%) -
1946 STL NL 2 2 10 7 2 0 1 48.7 47 18 12 28 3.33 3.59 (+7%) -
1947 STL NL 16 5 40 31 13 6 3 224.3 218 84 76 123 3.37 3.97 (+15%) -
1948 STL NL 10 11 39 25 7 2 0 166.0 179 83 74 72 4.50 4.10 (-10%) -
1949 STL NL 15 8 35 28 12 2 2 188.3 179 81 87 82 3.87 4.12 (+6%) -
1950 STL NL 7 8 32 20 5 1 0 154.7 158 67 70 61 3.90 4.36 (+11%) -
1951 STL NL 4 6 23 11 3 0 0 94.7 106 56 46 44 5.32 4.04 (-32%) -
1952 STL NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4.3 7 6 1 1 12.46 — -
1952 PIT NL 0 3 5 4 0 0 0 26.3 30 21 10 8 7.18 3.70 (-94%) -1444.4
1956 PIT NL 3 4 35 13 0 0 2 107.0 126 48 41 45 4.04 3.96 (-2%) 861.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
273 402 25 70 12 1 1 30 0 20 100 0.174 0.217 0.216 0.433 -1512.5

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career OBP .217 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Career SLG .216 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.433 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 38.8% 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
1943 STL NL 32 28 3 6 2 0 0 3 0 1 5 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1944 STL NL 21 44 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.114 — — — — 0.0
1946 STL NL 10 16 1 4 0 0 0 3 0 2 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1947 STL NL 40 81 3 15 3 0 0 7 0 4 28 0.185 .262 (-29%) .336 (-31%) .376 (-41%) .712 (-36%) -505.6
1948 STL NL 39 50 2 8 1 1 0 2 0 4 15 0.160 .263 (-39%) .340 (-35%) .379 (-42%) .719 (-39%) -341.9
1949 STL NL 35 66 6 17 2 0 1 10 0 4 16 0.258 .262 (-2%) .343 (-13%) .384 (-13%) .727 (-13%) -156.3
1950 STL NL 32 51 4 7 1 0 0 1 0 2 10 0.137 .265 (-48%) .346 (-51%) .401 (-61%) .747 (-56%) -508.7
1951 STL NL 23 29 2 5 1 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.172 — — — — 0.0
1952 STL NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1952 PIT NL 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 PIT NL 35 28 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 11 0.107 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1946 WS SLN 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 1 1 0 9.0 9 1 3 2 1.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1946 WS SLN 1 0 1 1 0 9.0 9 1 3 2 1.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 273 13 44 288 9 27

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 SLN P 32 0 3 24 1 3
1944 SLN P 21 0 8 33 2 5
1946 SLN P 10 0 1 16 0 3
1947 SLN P 40 0 5 55 2 1
1948 SLN P 39 0 8 37 0 5
1949 SLN P 35 0 4 38 1 2
1950 SLN P 32 0 3 32 0 2
1951 SLN P 23 0 7 25 1 2
1952 SLN P 1 0 0 3 0 0
1952 PIT P 5 0 1 9 0 3
1956 PIT P 35 13 4 16 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 273