Jumbo McGinnis
George Washington McGinnis (c. 1850s – May 18, 1934) was an American pitcher whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1882 to 1887. Nicknamed "Jumbo" for his heavy, robust frame, McGinnis is considered the first ace of the storied franchise that would later become known as the St. Louis Cardinals.
| Jumbo McGinnis | |
|---|---|
McGinnis erroneously depicted on an 1887 baseball card as a catcher | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: Date unknown Place uncertain (likely Alton, Illinois, U.S.) | |
| Died: May 18, 1934 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
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 | |
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