George Williams, baseball player, 1995-2000

George Williams

Born: 4/22/1969 in La Crosse, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-07-14 | Final Game: 2000-09-13

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: George Erik Williams

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Biography

George Williams, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1995 to 2000. Primarily serving as a position player, he appeared in a total of 172 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Williams recorded 104 hits and achieved a batting average of .243, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively during his tenure on the field. His power was evident with 10 home runs and 48 runs batted in, reflecting a solid, if not spectacular, presence in the lineup. Williams played during a transformative era in baseball characterized by a surge in offensive output and the growing influence of power hitters. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams were significant in their own right. Notably, he retired with a career that highlighted the challenges and triumphs faced by players striving to make their mark in a competitive sport. With no stolen bases to his name, Williams focused on his hitting and defensive skills, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
172 428 62 104 19 2 10 48 0 74 103 0.243 0.362 0.367 0.729 -42.7

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .362 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.729 vs. league average 0.766 across their career seasons — near 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
1995 OAK AL 29 79 13 23 5 1 3 14 0 11 21 0.291 .266 (+9%) .337 (+13%) .417 (+18%) .755 (+16%) 228.6
1996 OAK AL 56 132 17 20 5 0 3 10 0 28 32 0.152 .269 (-44%) .340 (-9%) .426 (-40%) .767 (-26%) -572.5
1997 OAK AL 76 201 30 58 9 1 3 22 0 35 46 0.289 .266 (+8%) .336 (+18%) .419 (-7%) .756 (+4%) 301.3
2000 SDP NL 11 16 2 3 0 0 1 2 0 0 4 0.188 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 129 92 565 48 12 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 OAK C 13 9 58 7 3 0
1996 OAK C 43 26 154 12 3 1
1997 OAK C 67 55 337 27 6 3
2000 SDN C 6 2 16 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 129
Designated Hitter 22

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 OAK AL $215,000
1997 OAK AL $165,000
1996 OAK AL $115,000
Total Career Earnings $495,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
MiraCosta College Oceanside CA 1989
Des Moines Area Community College Boone IA 1988
University of Texas Pan American Edinburg TX 1990, 1991