George Townsend

Born: 6/4/1867 in Hartsdale, NY, USA

Died: 3/15/1930 in New Haven, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-06-25 | Final Game: 1891-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George Hodgson Townsend

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Biography

George Townsend was a professional baseball player born in 1867, whose career spanned from 1887 to 1891. Primarily known as a position player, Townsend played in a total of 152 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 101 hits, contributing 53 runs batted in, and notably, he did not hit any home runs throughout his career. His batting average stood at .187, a reflection of the challenges many players faced during the late 19th century, a period characterized by evolving offensive strategies and the transition from the deadball era to the modern game. Townsend’s playing style was indicative of the era, where speed and agility were often prioritized over power hitting. He accumulated 16 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to take advantage of defensive lapses and contribute to his team's offensive efforts through base-running. Although his statistical output may not have placed him among the era's most celebrated players, Townsend was part of the foundational years of professional baseball, a time when the sport was gaining popularity and structure, setting the stage for future generations of athletes. His contributions, while modest in the record books, played a role in the development of the game during a pivotal time in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
152	541	60	101	18	5	0	53	16	31	35	0.187	0.239	0.238	0.477	-2511.2

Career AVG .187 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OBP .239 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.477 vs. league average 0.672 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1887	PH4	AA	31	109	12	21	3	0	14	8	3	1	0.193	.270 (-29%)	.331 (-35%)	.373 (-41%)	.705 (-38%)	-700.4
1888	PH4	AA	42	161	13	25	6	0	12	2	4	13	0.155	.238 (-35%)	.290 (-38%)	.319 (-40%)	.610 (-39%)	-942.1
1890	BL3	AA	18	67	6	16	4	1	9	3	4	0	0.239	.260 (-8%)	.336 (-16%)	.351 (-6%)	.687 (-11%)	-145.4
1891	BL3	AA	61	204	29	39	5	4	18	3	20	21	0.191	.254 (-25%)	.331 (-16%)	.343 (-26%)	.675 (-21%)	-723.2