George Burns, baseball player, 1911-1925

George Burns

Born: 11/24/1889 in Utica, NY, USA

Died: 8/15/1966 in Gloversville, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-10-03 | Final Game: 1925-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: George Joseph Burns

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Biography

George Burns, born in 1889, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1911 until his retirement in 1925. Over the course of his career, Burns participated in 1,853 games, where he established himself as a reliable hitter and a savvy baserunner. He recorded a total of 2,077 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .287. Burns was known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 383 stolen bases, which reflected the dynamic style of play that characterized the era. During his time in the league, Burns contributed significantly to his teams, amassing 611 RBIs and hitting 41 home runs. His ability to combine consistent hitting with base-stealing prowess made him a valuable asset to the clubs he played for. Burns' career unfolded in the context of a rapidly evolving game, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the 1920s. His contributions not only helped shape the teams he played for but also left an indelible mark on the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1853 7241 1188 2077 362 108 41 611 383 872 565 0.287 0.366 0.384 0.749 14175.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1911 NY1 NL 6 17 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.059 0.0
1912 NY1 NL 29 51 11 15 4 0 0 3 7 8 8 0.294 126.9
1913 NY1 NL 150 605 81 173 37 4 2 54 40 58 74 0.286 977.0
1914 NY1 NL 154 561 100 170 35 10 3 60 62 89 53 0.303 2963.2
1915 NY1 NL 155 622 83 169 27 14 3 51 27 56 57 0.272 913.4
1916 NY1 NL 155 623 105 174 24 8 5 41 37 63 47 0.279 1423.3
1917 NY1 NL 152 597 103 180 25 13 5 45 40 75 55 0.302 2870.9
1918 NY1 NL 119 465 80 135 22 6 4 51 40 43 37 0.290 1324.5
1919 NY1 NL 139 534 86 162 30 9 2 46 40 82 37 0.303 2319.8
1920 NY1 NL 154 631 115 181 35 9 6 46 22 76 48 0.287 1191.5
1921 NY1 NL 149 605 111 181 28 9 4 61 19 80 24 0.299 823.7
1922 CIN NL 156 631 104 180 20 10 1 53 30 78 38 0.285 -312.6
1923 CIN NL 154 614 99 168 27 13 3 45 12 101 46 0.274 487.2
1924 CIN NL 93 336 43 86 19 2 2 33 3 29 21 0.256 -749.8
1925 PHI NL 88 349 65 102 29 1 1 22 4 33 20 0.292 -183.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
19 74 7 19 6 1 0 6 7 16 0.257

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1921 WS NY1 8 33 2 11 4 1 0 2 3 5 0.333
1917 WS NY1 6 22 3 5 0 0 0 2 3 6 0.227
1913 WS NY1 5 19 2 3 2 0 0 2 1 5 0.158

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
OF 1844 0 3918 197 128 42

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 NY1 OF 6 0 7 0 0 0
1912 NY1 OF 23 0 24 3 0 1
1913 NY1 OF 150 0 321 22 13 1
1914 NY1 OF 154 0 326 19 18 5
1915 NY1 OF 155 0 278 13 12 4
1916 NY1 OF 155 0 289 19 12 3
1917 NY1 OF 152 0 325 16 9 4
1918 NY1 OF 119 0 292 10 11 1
1919 NY1 OF 139 0 290 15 3 4
1920 NY1 OF 154 0 336 11 6 5
1921 NY1 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1921 NY1 OF 149 0 360 16 11 2
1922 CIN OF 156 0 386 20 10 3
1923 CIN OF 154 0 327 11 14 3
1924 CIN OF 90 0 168 13 7 4
1925 PHI OF 88 0 189 9 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Left Field 1215
Center Field 239
Right Field 405

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1919 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF
1918 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF
1917 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF
1914 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1914 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 31.0 64 0
1913 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 2.0 64 0