Dean Manns
Louis Dean Manns "Gunga"
Born: February 23, 1929
Centralia, IL US
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 179
Career: 1947-1955
Dean Manns compiled a career batting average of .280 with 31 home runs and 62 RBI in his 543-game career with the Centralia Cubs, Clinton Steers, Carthage Cubs, Sioux Falls Canaries, Blackwell Broncos, Magic Valley Cowboys and Lafayette Oilers. He began playing during the 1947 season and last took the field during the 1955 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | D | MIDW | Centralia Cubs | 12 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .148 | .148 | .148 | .296 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 1948 | D | MIDW | Centralia Cubs | 93 | 310 | 310 | 98 | 15 | 2 | 1 | .316 | .316 | .387 | .703 | 120 | |||||||||||
| 1949 | D | KOML | Carthage Cubs | 111 | 439 | 390 | 63 | 116 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 62 | 3 | 41 | 59 | .297 | .370 | .405 | .775 | 158 | 4 | 4 | ||||
| 1950 | D | KOML | Carthage Cubs | 85 | 299 | 299 | 86 | 30 | 1 | 6 | .288 | .288 | .455 | .742 | 136 | |||||||||||
| 1953 | C | NORL1 | Sioux Falls Canaries | 93 | 303 | 303 | 70 | 13 | 3 | 5 | .231 | .231 | .343 | .574 | 104 | |||||||||||
| 1954 | C | WA | Blackwell Broncos | 78 | 276 | 276 | 76 | 18 | 0 | 13 | .275 | .275 | .482 | .757 | 133 | |||||||||||
| 1954 | C | PION | Magic Valley Cowboys | 35 | 122 | 122 | 36 | 11 | 2 | 1 | .295 | .295 | .443 | .738 | 54 | |||||||||||
| 1955 | C | EVAN | Lafayette Oilers | 36 | 136 | 136 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 1 | .265 | .265 | .346 | .610 | 47 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 543 | 1912 | 1863 | 63 | 522 | 117 | 12 | 31 | 62 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 59 | .280 | .297 | .406 | .703 | 756 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | D | KOML | Carthage Cubs | C | 107 | 649 | 71 | 25 | 7 | .966 | 6.729 | 12 | |||
| Totals | 107 | 649 | 71 | 25 | 7 | .966 | 6.729 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | D | Illinois State League | Centralia Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1948 | D | Illinois State League | Centralia Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1949 | C | Central Association | Clinton Steers | CHN | ||
| 1949 | D | Kan-Okla-Missouri (KOM) League | Carthage Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1950 | D | Kan-Okla-Missouri (KOM) League | Carthage Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1953 | C | Northern League | Sioux Falls Canaries | CHN | ||
| 1954 | C | Western Association | Blackwell Broncos | CHN | ||
| 1954 | C | Pioneer League | Magic Valley Cowboys | CHN | ||
| 1955 | C | Evangeline League | Lafayette Oilers | CHN |
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