Jumbo McGinnis

Jumbo McGinnis
Pitcher
Born: (1854-02-22)February 22, 1854
Alton, Illinois
Died: May 18, 1934(1934-05-18) (aged 80)
St. Louis, Missouri
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown
MLB debut
May 2, 1882, for the St. Louis Brown Stockings
Last MLB appearance
June 10, 1887, for the Cincinnati Red Stockings
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 102-79
Earned run average 2.95
Strikeouts 562
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • Led AA in shutouts (1883)

George Washington "Jumbo" McGinnis (February 2, 1854 – May 18, 1934) was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1882 to 1887.

McGinnis started his career with the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the American Association and was one of their top pitchers. From 1882 to 1884, he pitched over 300 innings and won over 20 games each year. He later played for the Baltimore Orioles and the Cincinnati Red Stockings. He died at the age of 80.

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