George Whiteman, baseball player, 1907-1918

George Whiteman

Born: 12/23/1882 in Peoria, IL, USA

Died: 2/10/1947 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-13 | Final Game: 1918-09-02

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

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Biography

George Whiteman was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1907 to 1918. Born in 1882, he played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 86 games. Whiteman was known for his solid batting skills, finishing his career with a batting average of .271, which highlighted his ability to hit for average in an era that emphasized contact hitting over power. Throughout his tenure, he accumulated 70 hits, including one home run, and drove in 31 runs, showcasing his capability to contribute offensively. In addition to his hitting prowess, Whiteman demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 11 stolen bases during his time in the league. His playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, just before the onset of the deadball era, a time when pitching dominated the game. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Whiteman's contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the evolving nature of the game in the early 20th century. He retired from the game on September 2, 1918, leaving behind a legacy defined by skill and versatility in a rapidly changing sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
86 258 32 70 17 1 1 31 11 27 15 0.271 0.345 0.357 0.702 213.2

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — +9.0% 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
1907 BOS AL 4 12 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1913 NYY AL 11 32 8 11 3 1 0 2 2 7 2 0.344 — — — — 0.0
1918 BOS AL 71 214 24 57 14 0 1 28 9 20 9 0.266 .255 (+4%) .318 (+5%) .326 (+6%) .645 (+5%) 213.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 20 2 5 0 1 0 1 2 1 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1918 WS BOS 6 20 2 5 0 1 0 1 2 1 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 82 2 126 6 9 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1907 BOS OF 2 2 2 0 0 0
1913 NYA OF 11 0 29 1 2 1
1918 BOS OF 69 0 95 5 7 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 71
Center Field 7
Right Field 5