George Washington, baseball player, 1935-1936

George Washington

Born: 6/4/1907 in Linden, TX, USA

Died: 2/17/1985 in Linden, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-17 | Final Game: 1936-06-16

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Sloan Vernon Washington

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Biography

George Washington was a professional baseball player born in 1907, who played as a position player from 1935 until 1936. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 128 games, where he showcased his skills as a reliable hitter and a determined competitor. Washington finished his time in Major League Baseball with a batting average of .268, accumulating 104 hits, including 9 home runs, and driving in 52 runs. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the base paths, as he recorded 1 stolen base. Washington's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, just prior to the onset of World War II and amid the tail end of the Golden Age of baseball. His performance reflected the competitive spirit of the era, where players often had to adapt to the evolving strategies of the game. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, his contributions to his teams during those seasons remain a part of the tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
128 388 46 104 24 3 9 52 1 11 22 0.268 0.294 0.415 0.708 -452.8

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career SLG .415 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
1935 CHW AL 108 339 40 96 22 3 8 47 1 10 18 0.283 .279 (+1%) .342 (-10%) .399 (+9%) .742 (+1%) -94.3
1936 CHW AL 20 49 6 8 2 0 1 5 0 1 4 0.163 — — — — -358.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 91 0 150 12 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 CHA OF 79 0 137 10 4 2
1936 CHA OF 12 0 13 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 91