Gus McGinnis

August McGinnis

• Bats Unknown, Throws Left
• Height 5' 11", Weight 168 lb.

• Debut April 27, 1893
• Final Game September 26, 1893
• Born September 16, 1869 in Warren, OH USA
• Died April 20, 1904 in Barnesville, OH USA

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Biographical Information

"Gus McGinnis, Anson's latest pick-up, ought to do well in big company. He is very cool in the box, and his curves are very de­ceptive. He has a deceptive drop ball, but Anson should not work him too hard, for he is a glutton for work." - Sporting Life, March 11, 1893

Gus McGinnis pitched 18 games in the majors in 1893. He had previously gone 19-9 for the 1892 Seattle Hustlers. In all, Gus had five seasons in the minors, including a year with the 1896 New Orleans Pelicans when he was 16-7. Abner Powell was also on both the 1892 Seattle team and the 1896 New Orleans team.

He is one of eight major leaguers (through 2019) born in Warren, OH.

Related Sites

• Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus McGinnis