George Bone, baseball player, 1901-1901

George Bone

Born: 8/28/1874 in New Haven, CT, USA

Died: 5/26/1918 in West Haven, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-09-18 | Final Game: 1901-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: George Drummond Bone

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Biography

George Bone was a professional baseball player born in 1874, who played in the early 20th century, a time when the sport was still evolving in terms of style and competitive dynamics. His career spanned from September 18, 1901, to September 28, 1901, during which he provided a glimpse of his potential in a brief but impactful stint in Major League Baseball. As a position player, Bone appeared in 12 games, where he demonstrated a solid batting ability, finishing with a commendable batting average of .302. Throughout his short-lived career, Bone collected 13 hits and drove in 6 runs, showcasing his capability as a contributor to his team's offensive efforts. While he did not hit any home runs and recorded no stolen bases, his presence in the lineup reflected the burgeoning talent of players during this era, just before the game would witness significant changes and the rise of more power-oriented play styles. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, George Bone's performance remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 43 6 13 2 0 0 6 0 4 2 0.302 0.362 0.349 0.711 0.0

Career AVG .302 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +11.2% above league average.

Career OBP .362 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.711 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — near 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
1901 MLA AL 12 43 6 13 2 0 0 6 0 4 2 0.302 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 12 0 24 29 8 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 MLA SS 12 0 24 29 8 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 12