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John McGuinness Notable

b. January 1, 1857 · New York Mutuals 1876, Syracuse Stars 1879, Philadelphia Keystones 1884

John McGuinness played for three clubs across nine seasons as a catcher, opening with the New York Mutuals in 1876 and closing with the Philadelphia Keystones in 1884.

Across 66 games he batted .244, with 67 hits and 32 runs. He finished with 9 doubles.

He played 60 games at first base, with 663 putouts and 33 errors. He turned 27 double plays.

He was born in Ireland on January 1, 1857, and died on December 19, 1916.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1876 NYU 1400 000 0000 .000
1879 SYR 1251715 110 4060 .294
1884 PHK 532202552 810 0500 .236
Career 662753267 920 4560 .244

On this day & linked events

1857

Born January 1, 1857

, , Ireland

1916

Died December 19, 1916