Joe Munson

Born: 11/6/1899 in Renovo, PA, USA

Died: 2/24/1991 in Drexel Hill, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-09-18 | Final Game: 1926-06-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: Joseph Martin Napoleon Munson

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Biography

Joe Munson, born in 1899, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1925 to 1926. Primarily serving as a position player, Munson played in a total of 42 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball. He made a notable impact at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .287, accumulating 39 hits, including 3 home runs and 18 runs batted in (RBIs). His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by a single stolen base, showcasing a hint of speed that added to his versatility on the field. Munson's career emerged during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to evolve with changes in playing style and strategy. While his tenure was relatively short, his performance reflected the competitive nature of the era, characterized by a growing emphasis on both power hitting and skillful fielding. Though he may not have achieved long-lasting fame, Joe Munson's contributions during his time in the league remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	136	22	39	5	3	3	18	1	11	5	0.287	0.349	0.434	0.783	-43.9

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .434 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.783 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — near 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
1925	CHC	NL	9	35	5	13	3	1	0	3	1	3	1	0.371	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	CHC	NL	33	101	17	26	2	2	3	15	0	8	4	0.257	.279 (-8%)	.345 (-8%)	.390 (+4%)	.735 (-2%)	-43.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	37	0	68	3	6	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1925	CHN	OF	9	0	17	1	0	1
1926	CHN	OF	28	0	51	2	6	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	16
Right Field	21