George Wilson, baseball player, 1911-1914

George Wilson

Born: 3/29/1889 in Old Town, ME, USA

Died: 3/26/1967 in Winthrop, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-10-02 | Final Game: 1914-04-22

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: George Francis Wilson

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Biography

George Wilson, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1911 to 1914, during a time when Major League Baseball was undergoing significant changes, transitioning from the deadball era into a period of increasing offensive output. Wilson played as a position player, appearing in a total of 6 games throughout his brief career. In those six games, Wilson recorded 3 hits, resulting in a batting average of .188. Although he did not register any home runs or RBIs, his contributions came during an era that was marked by a focus on strategy and small-ball tactics. Wilson's time in the major leagues may have been limited, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the struggles and aspirations of players striving for success in the formative years of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 16 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.188 0.278 0.188 0.465 0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.465 vs. league average 0.674 across their career seasons — 31.0% 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
1911 DET AL 5 16 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1914 BOS AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 5 0 20 7 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 DET C 5 0 20 7 3 0
1914 BOS 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bowdoin College Brunswick ME 1909, 1910, 1911