George Dickey, baseball player, 1935-1947

George Dickey

Born: 7/10/1915 in Kensett, AR, USA

Died: 6/16/1976 in DeWitt, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-21 | Final Game: 1947-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George Willard Dickey

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Biography

George Dickey was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1935 to 1947. Born in 1915, Dickey made his debut during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to recover from the Great Depression and the effects of the deadball era. Over the course of his career, he participated in 226 games, where he showcased his skills as a position player. Dickey recorded a total of 101 hits, contributing to a batting average of .204. He hit 4 home runs and drove in 54 runs, demonstrating his ability to impact games despite a relatively modest batting average. Additionally, he exhibited some speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases. While Dickey's career statistics may not reflect the prowess of some of his contemporaries, his presence on the field during the late 1930s and 1940s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time of significant change and development in the game. He retired on September 27, 1947, leaving behind a legacy as a part of the fabric of American baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
226 494 36 101 12 0 4 54 4 63 62 0.204 0.294 0.253 0.547 -1270.5

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.547 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 23.1% 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
1935 BOS AL 5 11 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1936 BOS AL 10 23 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.043 — — — — 0.0
1941 CHW AL 32 55 6 11 1 0 2 8 0 5 7 0.200 .262 (-24%) .332 (-20%) .373 (-12%) .705 (-16%) -150.3
1942 CHW AL 59 116 6 27 3 0 1 17 0 9 11 0.233 .253 (-8%) .323 (-11%) .349 (-19%) .672 (-15%) -287.1
1946 CHW AL 37 78 8 15 1 0 0 1 0 12 13 0.192 .256 (-25%) .328 (-9%) .358 (-43%) .687 (-27%) -302.3
1947 CHW AL 83 211 15 47 6 0 1 27 4 34 25 0.223 .262 (-15%) .336 (-2%) .376 (-29%) .712 (-16%) -530.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 170 0 560 71 17 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 BOS C 4 0 7 0 0 0
1936 BOS C 10 0 25 6 3 1
1941 CHA C 17 0 56 5 0 1
1942 CHA C 29 0 90 11 9 5
1946 CHA C 30 0 97 14 0 3
1947 CHA C 80 0 285 35 5 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 168