George Nill

Born: 7/14/1881 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

Died: 5/24/1962 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-09-27 | Final Game: 1908-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: George Charles Nill

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Biography

George Nill was a professional baseball player born in 1881, who played in the major leagues from 1904 to 1908. His career spanned the early days of professional baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Nill's versatility as a position player allowed him to contribute to various teams, appearing in a total of 296 games. Over the course of his career, he recorded 204 hits, which included 3 home runs and 77 runs batted in, showcasing a modest offensive output with a batting average of .212. Nill was also known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 36 stolen bases, which reflected the game's increasing emphasis on base running during his era. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, Nill's contributions to the teams he played for, including his ability to steal bases and create offensive opportunities, highlighted the evolving strategies of the game. He retired on June 22, 1908, leaving behind a legacy that, while not towering, adds to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
296	963	116	204	23	9	3	77	36	103	177	0.212	0.297	0.264	0.561	-1157.6

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.561 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 9.3% 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
1904	WSN	AL	15	48	4	8	0	1	0	3	0	5	12	0.167	—	—	—	—	-133.3
1905	WSN	AL	103	319	46	58	7	3	3	31	12	33	65	0.182	.248 (-27%)	.307 (-12%)	.322 (-22%)	.629 (-18%)	-886.4
1906	WSN	AL	89	315	37	74	8	2	0	15	16	47	55	0.235	.247 (-5%)	.307 (+11%)	.315 (-13%)	.622 (-2%)	148.8
1907	WSN	AL	66	215	21	47	7	3	0	25	6	15	38	0.219	.245 (-11%)	.304 (-7%)	.308 (-10%)	.613 (-9%)	-286.8
1907	CLE	AL	12	43	5	12	1	0	0	2	2	3	5	0.279	—	—	—	—	-286.8
1908	CLE	AL	11	23	3	5	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.217	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	113	106	223	306	32	27
3B	75	74	72	141	28	8
OF	36	33	78	8	3	1
SS	47	42	90	149	33	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	WS1	2B	15	15	29	36	9	3
1905	WS1	2B	33	32	78	91	10	9
1905	WS1	3B	52	51	60	97	18	6
1905	WS1	SS	6	3	8	12	1	0
1906	WS1	2B	25	23	37	74	6	6
1906	WS1	3B	15	15	5	26	5	1
1906	WS1	OF	15	15	39	6	2	1
1906	WS1	SS	31	30	67	105	23	13
1907	WS1	2B	39	36	76	102	7	9
1907	WS1	3B	1	1	1	2	0	0
1907	WS1	OF	18	18	37	2	1	0
1907	CLE	3B	7	7	6	16	5	1
1907	CLE	SS	4	4	7	10	3	0
1908	CLE	2B	1	0	3	3	0	0
1908	CLE	OF	3	0	2	0	0	0
1908	CLE	SS	6	5	8	22	6	2