George Bignell
Born: 7/18/1858 in Taunton, MA, USA
Died: 1/16/1925 in Providence, RI, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-09-27 | Final Game: 1884-10-05
Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: George William Bignell
Biography
George Bignell, born in 1858, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1884 to 1884. Primarily serving as a position player, Bignell participated in a total of four Major League games. Over the course of his career, he recorded two hits, boasting a batting average of .222. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his contributions to the game occurred during a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the early days of the sport into a more organized and competitive structure.
Bignell's time in Major League Baseball was limited, yet it reflected the spirit of the era, which was characterized by experimentation with game strategies and player roles. Though his statistical contributions were modest, Bignell's involvement in the league marked him as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, a reminder of the many players who played during the formative years of the sport. His career concluded on October 5, 1884, and he remains a part of the early narrative of baseball that paved the way for future generations of players.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.300 | 0.222 | 0.522 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | MLU | UA | 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 4 | 0 | 47 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | MLU | C | 4 | 0 | 47 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |