George Handy

Born: 12/26/1919 in Memphis, TN, USA

Died: 12/8/1983 in Chicago, IL, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: George William Handy

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Biography

George Handy is a professional baseball player born in 1919, currently active in the sport. As a position player, he plays a crucial role on his team, contributing both offensively and defensively. Over the course of his career, Handy has appeared in 18 games, accumulating 16 hits and driving in 10 runs, showcasing his ability to produce in key situations despite a batting average of .239. Although he has yet to hit a home run and has not recorded any stolen bases, his consistent presence in the lineup reflects his dedication and adaptability as a player. Handy's career unfolds in a contemporary era of baseball that emphasizes speed and power, with many players focusing on home runs and high batting averages. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated hitters, his contributions to his team's success resonate through his ability to drive in runs and maintain a solid on-base presence. As he continues his journey in professional baseball, Handy remains a significant figure, demonstrating the importance of versatility and teamwork in the ever-evolving landscape of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	67	8	16	0	2	0	10	0	4	0	0.239	0.282	0.299	0.580	-138.6

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.580 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 19.0% 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
1947	MRS	NAL	16	61	7	16	0	2	0	10	0	3	0	0.262	.262 (avg)	.336 (-12%)	.376 (-13%)	.712 (-12%)	-138.6
1948	MRS	NAL	2	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	16	14	30	48	6	4
3B	2	2	1	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	MRS	2B	14	12	23	42	5	3
1947	MRS	3B	2	2	1	3	0	0
1948	MRS	2B	2	2	7	6	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	16
Third Base	2