Red Munson, baseball player, 1905-1905

Red Munson

Born: 7/31/1883 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 2/19/1957 in Mishawaka, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-08-28 | Final Game: 1905-10-07

Throws: R | Height: 5'11"

Full name: Clarence Hanford Munson

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Biography

Red Munson, born in 1883, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1905 to 1908. Primarily serving as a position player, Munson played in a total of 9 games during his time in Major League Baseball. His contributions at the plate included 3 hits and 2 runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of .115. Despite his limited time in the majors, Munson was part of a competitive era that laid the groundwork for the game's evolution in the early 20th century. Although Munson did not record any home runs or stolen bases throughout his career, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time when the sport was still developing its identity. His brief stint in the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time, highlighting the competitive nature of the sport and the quest for success amid the changing dynamics of early professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 26 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.115 0.115 0.154 0.269 0.0

Career AVG .115 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career OBP .115 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 52.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.269 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 57.3% 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
1905 PHI NL 9 26 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.115 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 8 8 32 10 7 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 PHI C 8 8 32 10 7 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 8