George Selkirk

Born: 1/4/1908 in Huntsville, ON, CAN

Died: 1/19/1987 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-08-12 | Final Game: 1942-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: George Alexander Selkirk

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Biography

George Selkirk, born in 1908, was a prominent position player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball during his career from 1934 to 1942. Known for his powerful bat and keen eye at the plate, Selkirk played in 846 games, accumulating 810 hits and an impressive batting average of .29. His offensive prowess was highlighted by his 108 home runs and 576 runs batted in, while he also showcased his speed on the bases with 49 stolen bases. As a two-time All-Star, Selkirk established himself as a key player of his era, contributing to the competitive landscape of baseball during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Selkirk played a significant role for the New York Yankees, where he was often compared to the great Babe Ruth in terms of offensive impact. His ability to drive in runs and deliver in clutch situations made him an essential part of the Yankees' lineup during his tenure. While the game was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and the gradual integration of players, Selkirk remained a consistent performer, exemplifying the power and skill characteristic of the era. His legacy endures as a testament to the talent that shaped baseball in a transformative time for the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
846	2790	503	810	131	41	108	576	49	486	319	0.290	0.400	0.483	0.883	12464.9

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +18.0% above league average.

Career SLG .483 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +24.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.883 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +21.5% above 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
1934	NYY	AL	46	176	23	55	7	1	5	38	1	15	17	0.312	.278 (+12%)	.340 (+9%)	.392 (+14%)	.733 (+12%)	370.3
1935	NYY	AL	128	491	64	153	29	12	11	94	2	44	36	0.312	.279 (+11%)	.342 (+8%)	.399 (+22%)	.742 (+16%)	1481.5
1936	NYY	AL	137	493	93	152	28	9	18	107	13	94	60	0.308	.283 (+9%)	.349 (+20%)	.404 (+26%)	.753 (+24%)	2692.5
1937	NYY	AL	78	256	49	84	13	5	18	68	8	34	24	0.328	.276 (+19%)	.342 (+20%)	.398 (+58%)	.740 (+40%)	1930.8
1938	NYY	AL	99	335	58	85	12	5	10	62	9	68	52	0.254	.272 (-7%)	.341 (+12%)	.392 (+4%)	.734 (+8%)	736.8
1939	NYY	AL	128	418	103	128	17	4	21	101	12	103	49	0.306	.274 (+12%)	.342 (+32%)	.393 (+31%)	.735 (+32%)	3271.2
1940	NYY	AL	118	379	68	102	17	5	19	71	3	84	43	0.269	.267 (+1%)	.335 (+21%)	.387 (+27%)	.722 (+24%)	2081.6
1941	NYY	AL	70	164	30	36	5	0	6	25	1	28	30	0.220	.262 (-16%)	.332 (+2%)	.373 (-4%)	.705 (-1%)	51.9
1942	NYY	AL	42	78	15	15	3	0	0	10	0	16	8	0.192	.253 (-24%)	.323 (+2%)	.349 (-34%)	.672 (-17%)	-151.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
21	68	11	18	2	1	2	10	11	7	0.265

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1942	WS	NYA	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1941	WS	NYA	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500
1939	WS	NYA	4	12	0	2	1	0	0	0	3	2	0.167
1938	WS	NYA	3	10	0	2	0	0	0	1	2	1	0.200
1937	WS	NYA	5	19	5	5	1	0	0	6	2	0	0.263
1936	WS	NYA	6	24	6	8	0	1	2	3	4	4	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	773	0	1559	55	38	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1934	NYA	OF	46	90	3	1	1
1935	NYA	OF	127	269	9	7	1
1936	NYA	OF	135	290	10	8	3
1937	NYA	OF	69	140	9	2	1
1938	NYA	OF	95	176	7	5	3
1939	NYA	OF	124	254	4	3	1
1940	NYA	OF	111	220	9	9	6
1941	NYA	OF	47	84	4	3	2
1942	NYA	OF	19	36	0	0	0