George Dixon

Born: 1/4/1896 in Greenwood, SC, USA

Died: 8/4/1940 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R

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Biography

George Dixon, born in 1896, is an active position player who has made a notable impact in the baseball landscape. With a career spanning over several years, he has played in 438 games, accumulating 318 hits and demonstrating consistent offensive capabilities with a batting average of .249. Dixon’s contributions extend beyond mere statistics; he brings a combination of speed and power to the field, evidenced by his 20 stolen bases and 7 home runs, alongside 194 runs batted in (RBIs). Dixon's playing style reflects the evolution of baseball throughout his career, showcasing adaptability and a strong work ethic. He continues to be a valuable asset to his team, playing in an era where the game is increasingly defined by advanced analytics and strategic play. As he remains active, Dixon's journey serves as a testament to perseverance and skill in the ever-competitive world of professional baseball. His current status highlights not only his longevity but also his ongoing relevance in the sport, making him a player to watch as he continues to contribute to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
438	1278	165	318	48	14	7	194	20	144	2	0.249	0.334	0.325	0.659	-880.2

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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
1917	CAG	WES	40	109	10	27	7	0	0	12	2	15	0	0.248	.248 (avg)	.312 (+10%)	.323 (-4%)	.635 (+3%)	103.3
1918	CAG	WES	16	53	3	13	1	1	0	7	1	6	0	0.245	.255 (-4%)	.318 (+5%)	.326 (-8%)	.645 (-2%)	3.5
1919	CAG	WES	34	107	10	28	4	0	0	17	5	15	0	0.262	.262 (avg)	.322 (+9%)	.347 (-14%)	.670 (-3%)	9.7
1920	CAG	NNL	38	118	14	35	7	4	0	25	0	5	0	0.297	.271 (+9%)	.331 (+3%)	.363 (+17%)	.694 (+10%)	160.0
1921	CAG	NNL	46	132	18	28	3	1	2	27	6	13	2	0.212	.286 (-26%)	.344 (-12%)	.395 (-25%)	.739 (-19%)	-419.1
1922	CAG	NNL	27	77	12	20	1	1	2	14	1	8	0	0.260	.285 (-9%)	.345 (-5%)	.397 (-5%)	.743 (-5%)	-61.5
1923	ABC	NNL	61	185	27	52	12	3	1	32	1	18	0	0.281	.282 (-1%)	.344 (+3%)	.390 (+1%)	.734 (+2%)	74.6
1924	ABC	NNL	20	62	9	17	4	1	0	8	0	10	0	0.274	.283 (-3%)	.345 (+11%)	.389 (-5%)	.734 (+3%)	57.3
1924	BBB	NNL	35	90	17	23	4	1	1	15	2	17	0	0.256	.283 (-10%)	.345 (+13%)	.389 (-9%)	.734 (+2%)	57.3
1924	CAG	NNL	2	7	2	2	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	57.3
1925	ABC	NNL	17	57	6	14	0	0	1	5	1	4	0	0.246	.288 (-15%)	.349 (-16%)	.407 (-27%)	.756 (-22%)	-203.8
1925	CAG	NNL	15	44	5	6	0	0	0	4	1	4	0	0.136	—	—	—	—	-203.8
1926	ABC	NNL	30	100	18	26	3	1	0	13	0	10	0	0.260	.279 (-7%)	.345 (-4%)	.390 (-21%)	.735 (-13%)	-195.2
1927	CHT	NNL	27	63	7	12	0	0	0	7	0	8	0	0.190	.282 (-32%)	.344 (-15%)	.392 (-51%)	.736 (-35%)	-343.1
1928	CTG	NNL	19	45	5	10	1	0	0	3	0	6	0	0.222	—	—	—	—	-166.9
1931	CCU	NNL	8	19	1	3	0	0	0	3	0	4	0	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	CRS	NN2	3	10	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
C	407	271	1687	330	78	26
OF	3	1	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1917	CAG	C	39	0	201	35	9	4
1918	CAG	C	16	0	63	11	5	1
1919	CAG	C	32	28	151	36	7	2
1920	CAG	C	37	25	192	34	5	2
1920	CAG	OF	2	1	0	1	0	0
1921	CAG	C	43	37	256	41	7	4
1921	CAG	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1922	CAG	C	23	17	96	21	5	3
1923	ABC	C	57	48	198	57	11	4
1924	ABC	C	20	20	76	12	6	0
1924	BBB	C	33	30	165	18	10	2
1924	CAG	C	2	2	11	5	2	2
1925	ABC	C	17	0	0	0	0	0
1925	CAG	C	14	0	0	0	0	0
1926	ABC	C	27	25	116	19	0	1
1927	CHT	C	21	16	70	19	7	0
1928	CTG	1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
1928	CTG	C	15	12	38	11	3	1
1931	CCU	C	8	8	46	7	1	0
1934	CRS	C	3	3	8	4	0	0