George Boone
Born: 3/1/1871 in Louisville, KY, USA
Died: 9/24/1910 in Louisville, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1891-04-23 | Final Game: 1891-05-13
Full name: George Morris Boone
Biography
George Boone, born in 1871, was a position player whose professional baseball career spanned a brief period in the early 1890s. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1891 season, playing for a total of four games. Despite the limited opportunities, Boone showcased his potential with a batting average of .333, recording two hits over the course of his career, although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs.
Boone's time in the league coincided with the transition from the deadball era, a time characterized by low-scoring games and an emphasis on strategy, to a period that would soon witness the emergence of more dynamic offensive play. While his career was short-lived, George Boone remains a notable figure in baseball history, illustrating the challenges and realities faced by players in the evolving landscape of the sport during the 1890s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15.0 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 7.80 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | LS2 | AA | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15.0 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 7.80 | -102.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | LS2 | AA | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | LS2 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |