Tuck Turner

Born: 2/13/1867 in West New Brighton, NY, USA

Died: 7/16/1945 in Staten Island, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1893-08-18 | Final Game: 1898-06-10

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: George A. Turner

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Biography

Tuck Turner, born in 1867, was a notable position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1893 until June 10, 1898, during a transformative era in baseball that saw the game evolve from its early, rough-and-tumble origins into a more organized and strategic sport. Over the course of 379 games, Turner demonstrated his offensive prowess, compiling 482 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .32, a significant figure for the era. He contributed 215 RBIs and 7 home runs to his teams, showcasing not only his ability to hit for average but also to drive in runs when needed. In addition to his offensive capabilities, Turner was known for his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 53 bases throughout his career. His combination of hitting, speed, and run production made him a valuable asset during his playing days. While Turner’s time in the major leagues was relatively brief, his contributions to the game during a pivotal time in baseball history reflect the competitive spirit and evolving talent that characterized the sport in the 1890s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	6.0	9	5	1	2	3	7.50	0

Career ERA 7.50 vs. league average 5.33 across their career seasons — 40.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1894	PHI	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	6.0	9	5	2	3	7.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
379	1504	298	482	67	38	7	215	53	129	101	0.320	0.378	0.430	0.807	1995.4

Career AVG .320 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career OBP .378 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career SLG .430 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.807 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — +8.4% 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
1893	PHI	NL	36	155	32	50	4	3	1	13	7	9	19	0.323	.279 (+15%)	.356 (+2%)	.379 (+7%)	.735 (+5%)	98.4
1894	PHI	NL	82	347	95	145	21	9	1	84	11	24	13	0.418	.309 (+35%)	.379 (+21%)	.435 (+24%)	.814 (+22%)	1631.6
1895	PHI	NL	59	210	51	81	8	6	2	43	14	25	11	0.386	.296 (+30%)	.361 (+25%)	.399 (+27%)	.761 (+27%)	1103.0
1896	PHI	NL	13	32	12	7	2	0	0	0	6	8	5	0.219	—	—	—	—	0.0
1896	STL	NL	51	203	30	50	7	8	1	27	6	14	21	0.246	.290 (-15%)	.354 (-16%)	.387 (-3%)	.741 (-9%)	0.0
1897	STL	NL	103	416	58	121	17	12	2	41	8	35	18	0.291	.291 (avg)	.354 (-1%)	.387 (+4%)	.741 (+2%)	69.6
1898	STL	NL	35	141	20	28	8	0	0	7	1	14	14	0.199	.270 (-27%)	.333 (-16%)	.347 (-26%)	.680 (-21%)	-479.4