George Winn, baseball player, 1919-1923

George Winn

Born: 10/26/1897 in Perry, GA, USA

Died: 11/1/1969 in Roberta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-04-29 | Final Game: 1923-04-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: George Benjamin Winn

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Biography

George Winn was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1919 to 1923. Born in 1897, he entered the league during a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the Deadball Era to a more offense-driven style. Over the course of his career, Winn recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.69. He accumulated a total of 7 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to get batters out despite his limited time on the mound. Winn’s career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflects the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball. His role as a pitcher during a time when the game was evolving laid the groundwork for future generations of hurlers. Although he did not achieve notable accolades or lengthy tenures with teams, Winn's contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His time in the league ended on April 28, 1923, but he is remembered as part of the fabric of the sport's early development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 2 12 3 1 0 0 40.3 50 21 2 7 7 4.69 0

Career ERA 4.69 vs. league average 3.82 across their career seasons — 22.5% 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
1919 BOS AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.7 6 4 1 0 7.71 — 0.0
1922 CLE AL 1 2 8 3 1 0 0 33.7 44 17 5 7 4.54 4.18 (-9%) 154.6
1923 CLE AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 10 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.300 0.417 0.300 0.717 0.0

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career OBP .417 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +22.8% above league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.717 vs. league average 0.721 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
1919 BOS AL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1922 CLE AL 8 9 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1923 CLE 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
P 12 0 1 9 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 BOS P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1922 CLE P 8 0 1 9 0 0
1923 CLE P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 12

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mercer University Macon GA 1918