George Case, baseball player, 1937-1947

George Case

Born: 11/11/1915 in Trenton, NJ, USA

Died: 1/23/1989 in Trenton, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-08 | Final Game: 1947-08-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: George Washington Case

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Biography

George Case was a prominent American baseball player born in 1915, who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1937 until 1947. As a position player, Case showcased exceptional speed and agility on the field, notably excelling in base running. He played a total of 1,226 games, amassing 1,415 hits and finishing his career with a commendable batting average of .282. His offensive prowess also included 21 home runs and 377 RBIs, but it was his remarkable ability to steal bases that truly set him apart; he recorded 349 stolen bases, establishing himself as one of the era's leading base stealers. Case was selected as an All-Star four times throughout his career, reflecting his status as one of the top players of his time. He played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the integration of the sport, and his contributions were significant in shaping the game for future generations. Known for his dedication and skill, George Case remains a noteworthy figure in baseball history, remembered for his speed on the base paths and his consistent offensive performance.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1226 5016 785 1415 233 43 21 377 349 426 297 0.282 0.341 0.358 0.699 52.9

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.705 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
1937 WSN AL 22 90 14 26 6 2 0 11 2 3 5 0.289 .276 (+4%) .342 (-9%) .398 (avg) .740 (-4%) -92.8
1938 WSN AL 107 433 69 132 27 3 2 40 11 39 28 0.305 .272 (+12%) .341 (+6%) .392 (+1%) .734 (+3%) 280.8
1939 WSN AL 128 530 103 160 20 7 2 35 51 56 36 0.302 .274 (+10%) .342 (+8%) .393 (-4%) .735 (+1%) 263.3
1940 WSN AL 154 656 109 192 29 5 5 56 35 52 39 0.293 .267 (+10%) .335 (+4%) .387 (-3%) .722 (avg) 84.5
1941 WSN AL 153 649 95 176 32 8 2 53 33 51 37 0.271 .262 (+3%) .332 (-2%) .373 (-5%) .705 (-4%) -555.2
1942 WSN AL 125 513 101 164 26 2 5 43 44 44 30 0.320 .253 (+26%) .323 (+17%) .349 (+17%) .672 (+17%) 1616.9
1943 WSN AL 141 613 102 180 36 5 1 52 61 41 27 0.294 .255 (+15%) .324 (+5%) .346 (+8%) .671 (+6%) 648.1
1944 WSN AL 119 464 63 116 14 2 2 32 49 49 22 0.250 .261 (-4%) .325 (avg) .357 (-16%) .683 (-8%) -578.0
1945 WSN AL 123 504 72 148 19 5 1 31 30 49 27 0.294 .260 (+13%) .328 (+9%) .354 (+1%) .683 (+5%) 549.5
1946 CLE AL 118 484 46 109 23 4 1 22 28 34 38 0.225 .256 (-12%) .328 (-15%) .358 (-18%) .687 (-16%) -1557.8
1947 WSN AL 36 80 11 12 1 0 0 2 5 8 8 0.150 .262 (-43%) .336 (-32%) .376 (-57%) .712 (-45%) -606.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1187 0 2805 88 90 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 WS1 OF 22 0 51 1 3 0
1938 WS1 OF 101 0 207 7 8 2
1939 WS1 OF 123 0 332 7 16 2
1940 WS1 OF 154 0 384 10 12 0
1941 WS1 OF 151 0 362 21 10 3
1942 WS1 OF 120 0 270 4 14 1
1943 WS1 OF 140 0 318 8 5 2
1944 WS1 OF 114 0 288 7 9 2
1945 WS1 OF 123 0 316 17 7 3
1946 CLE OF 118 0 226 5 4 0
1947 WS1 OF 21 0 51 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 534
Center Field 243
Right Field 424

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1945 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 60.0 336 0
1943 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 37.0 336 0
1942 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 17.0 336 0
1939 Most Valuable Player AL 31th 3.0 336 0