George Binks, baseball player, 1944-1948

George Binks

Born: 7/11/1914 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/13/2010 in Woodbury, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-09-23 | Final Game: 1948-07-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Alvin Binks

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Biography

George Binks was a professional baseball player born in 1914, who played primarily as a position player from 1944 until his retirement on July 3, 1948. Over the course of his career, Binks appeared in 351 games, where he established himself as a reliable contributor to his teams. He recorded a total of 277 hits, demonstrating consistent offensive capabilities with a batting average of .253. Binks showcased his power with 8 home runs and drove in 130 runs, further highlighting his role in the lineup. Additionally, he exhibited speed on the bases, stealing 21 bases throughout his time in the major leagues. Binks played during a transformative period in baseball history, shortly after World War II when the sport was beginning to see a resurgence in popularity. His contributions reflected the competitive spirit of the era, as many veterans returned to the game, and new talents were emerging. While not a superstar, Binks carved out a respectable career in the majors, leaving an imprint as a solid player in the post-war era of baseball. His legacy is a testament to the many players who played vital roles in their teams without always being in the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
351 1093 112 277 55 10 8 130 21 67 108 0.253 0.299 0.344 0.643 -1020.3

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.643 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1944 WSN AL 5 12 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1945 WSN AL 145 550 62 153 32 6 6 81 11 34 52 0.278 .260 (+7%) .328 (-2%) .354 (+10%) .683 (+5%) 311.9
1946 WSN AL 65 134 13 26 3 0 0 12 1 6 16 0.194 .256 (-24%) .328 (-31%) .358 (-40%) .687 (-35%) -825.0
1947 PHA AL 104 333 33 86 19 4 2 34 8 23 36 0.258 .262 (-2%) .336 (-8%) .376 (-5%) .712 (-7%) -507.2
1948 PHA AL 17 41 2 4 1 0 0 2 1 2 2 0.098 — — — — 0.0
1948 SLA AL 15 23 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.217 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 37 0 256 19 2 18
OF 253 0 575 23 14 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 WS1 OF 3 0 4 0 0 0
1945 WS1 1B 20 0 164 12 1 13
1945 WS1 OF 128 0 321 13 8 4
1946 WS1 OF 28 0 68 1 0 0
1947 PHA 1B 13 0 82 7 1 4
1947 PHA OF 75 0 157 8 6 1
1948 PHA OF 14 0 18 1 0 0
1948 SLA 1B 4 0 10 0 0 1
1948 SLA OF 5 0 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 37
Left Field 70
Center Field 88
Right Field 102

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1945 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 9.0 336 0