George Bird

Born: 6/23/1850 in Stillman Valley, IL, USA

Died: 11/9/1940 in Rockford, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-06 | Final Game: 1871-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: George Raymond Bird

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Biography

George Bird was a professional baseball player born in 1850, who played during the formative years of the sport in the early 1870s. His career spanned from May 6, 1871, to September 15, 1871, during a time when baseball was transitioning from its amateur roots to a more organized and professional framework. Bird participated in 25 games over the course of the season, where he demonstrated his offensive capabilities with a batting average of .264. He recorded 28 hits, contributing 13 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts, and added a single stolen base to his accomplishments, showcasing a blend of contact hitting and base running. Although Bird did not hit any home runs during his brief career, his contributions were significant in a league still shaping its identity. Playing in an era characterized by fewer home runs and a greater emphasis on contact and speed, Bird's performance reflected the playing style of the time. His involvement in the game during its early professional days placed him in a unique position within baseball history, marking him as one of the many players who helped pave the way for future generations of athletes in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 106 19 28 2 5 0 13 1 3 2 0.264 0.284 0.377 0.662 -104.0

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .377 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.695 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
1871 RC1 25 106 19 28 2 5 0 13 1 3 2 0.264 .286 (-8%) .311 (-9%) .383 (-2%) .695 (-5%) -104.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 25 25 32 2 11 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 RC1 OF 25 25 32 2 11 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 25