Joe McGinnity
Inducted:
1946
Personal Details
5-11, 206lb (180cm, 93kg)
Born:
March 20, 1871
Cornwall Township, Illinois, U.S.
Died:
November 14, 1929
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
College:
NA
Joe "Iron Man" McGinnity was one of the toughest and most durable pitchers in baseball history. Known for his incredible stamina, McGinnity often pitched both games of a doubleheader—and won them.
He played 10 major league seasons, mostly with the Baltimore Orioles and New York Giants, winning 246 games with a sharp sidearm delivery and fierce competitive spirit. In 1903, he led the league with 31 wins and pitched a staggering 434 innings.
McGinnity was a key part of John McGraw’s dominant Giants teams and helped them win the 1905 World Series. After his MLB days, he continued pitching and managing in the minors well into his 50s.
His legacy as a workhorse and fierce competitor earned him a spot in the Hall of Fame in 1946.
McGinnity's Awards and Records
- Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame (1946 – Veterans Committee)
- 2× NL Wins Leader (1903, 1904)
- 5× 20+ Win Seasons
- Led NL in innings pitched (1903)
- 1905 World Series Champion (New York Giants)
- Pitched and won both games of a doubleheader 3 times in 1903
- Known as “Iron Man” for endurance and toughness
- Pitched and managed in minor leagues into his 50s
- Among career leaders in complete games and winning percentage in his era
MLB Teams:
Baltimore Orioles (NL) (1899)
Brooklyn Superbas (1900)
Baltimore Orioles (AL) (1901–1902)
New York Giants (1902–1908)
MLB Stats
Seasons:
10 (1899–1908)
Games Pitched:
381
Win–Loss Record:
246–142
ERA:
2.66
Strikeouts:
1,068
Complete Games:
314
Shutouts:
35
Innings Pitched:
3,441.1