George Carr
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
George Carr was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 6 teams, including the Kansas City Monarchs. In 642 career games, he hit .316 with 747 hits, 56 home runs, and 428 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 6,928.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 200 lb
- Died
- 1/14/1948 in McPherson, KS, USA
Full name: George Henry Carr
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 642 | 2,367 | 457 | 747 | 136 | 39 | 56 | 428 | 127 | 234 | 26 | .316 | .383 | .477 | .860 | 6,928 |
Career AVG .316 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.
Career OBP .383 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.
Career SLG .477 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +21.1% above league average.
Career OPS .860 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | KCM | NNL | 71 | 285 | 45 | 90 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 48 | 18 | 15 | 1 | .316 | .271 (+16%) | .331 (+7%) | .363 (+23%) | .694 (+15%) | 677.5 |
| 1921 | KCM | NNL | 99 | 380 | 85 | 124 | 19 | 7 | 14 | 72 | 22 | 38 | 2 | .326 | .286 (+14%) | .344 (+15%) | .395 (+33%) | .739 (+25%) | 1842.3 |
| 1922 | KCM | NNL | 66 | 224 | 33 | 60 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 11 | 26 | 2 | .268 | .285 (-6%) | .345 (+2%) | .397 (-3%) | .743 (-1%) | 45.0 |
| 1923 | HIL | ECL | 43 | 143 | 41 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 9 | 0 | .273 | .282 (-4%) | .344 (-6%) | .390 (+15%) | .734 (+5%) | 104.4 |
| 1924 | HIL | ECL | 53 | 178 | 35 | 51 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 2 | .287 | .283 (+1%) | .345 (-5%) | .389 (+12%) | .734 (+4%) | 56.1 |
| 1925 | HIL | ECL | 71 | 276 | 63 | 98 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 64 | 24 | 25 | 0 | .355 | .288 (+23%) | .349 (+17%) | .407 (+53%) | .756 (+36%) | 1769.3 |
| 1926 | HIL | ECL | 80 | 279 | 53 | 88 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 45 | 20 | 43 | 17 | .315 | .279 (+13%) | .345 (+19%) | .390 (+13%) | .735 (+16%) | 962.4 |
| 1927 | HIL | ECL | 77 | 291 | 37 | 94 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 47 | 3 | 29 | 0 | .323 | .282 (+15%) | .344 (+12%) | .392 (+11%) | .736 (+11%) | 642.1 |
| 1928 | NLG | ECL | 9 | 35 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | .314 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | ACB | ECL | 45 | 173 | 38 | 53 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 38 | 4 | 20 | 1 | .306 | .280 (+9%) | .342 (+13%) | .395 (+21%) | .737 (+18%) | 0.0 |
| 1929 | ACB | ANL | 22 | 81 | 17 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 0 | .370 | .289 (+28%) | .353 (+28%) | .415 (+1%) | .769 (+13%) | 252.4 |
| 1929 | HIL | ANL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 252.4 |
| 1934 | PS | NN2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | BBS | NN2 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .545 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 642 | 2,367 | 457 | 747 | 136 | 39 | 56 | 428 | 127 | 234 | 26 | .316 | — | — | — | — | 6,604 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .545 |
| Away | 5 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .211 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-07-31 | HIL | BLS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-09 | HIL | CUE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-07-25 | KCM | DT1 | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-12 | KCM | CNN | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-09 | KCM | CAG | L | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-08 | KCM | CAG | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-05-07 | KCM | CAG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920-08-01 | KCM | CAG | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 470 | 372 | 3680 | 174 | 83 | 164 |
| 2B | 27 | 23 | 42 | 59 | 9 | 5 |
| 3B | 36 | 28 | 36 | 55 | 17 | 3 |
| C | 11 | 9 | 50 | 16 | 4 | 3 |
| OF | 116 | 102 | 131 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| SS | 12 | 10 | 30 | 33 | 8 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | KCM | 1B | 55 | 55 | 531 | 31 | 7 | 13 |
| 1920 | KCM | 2B | 5 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920 | KCM | 3B | 6 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| 1920 | KCM | OF | 7 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921 | KCM | 1B | 46 | 40 | 432 | 18 | 12 | 20 |
| 1921 | KCM | 2B | 16 | 16 | 20 | 35 | 5 | 2 |
| 1921 | KCM | 3B | 16 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 5 | 1 |
| 1921 | KCM | C | 10 | 9 | 46 | 16 | 3 | 2 |
| 1921 | KCM | OF | 13 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921 | KCM | SS | 11 | 10 | 30 | 33 | 8 | 3 |
| 1922 | KCM | 1B | 9 | 3 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922 | KCM | 2B | 6 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| 1922 | KCM | 3B | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1922 | KCM | OF | 55 | 52 | 70 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 1923 | HIL | 1B | 37 | 29 | 272 | 20 | 7 | 5 |
| 1923 | HIL | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1923 | HIL | OF | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | HIL | 1B | 32 | 26 | 285 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| 1924 | HIL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924 | HIL | OF | 24 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1925 | HIL | 1B | 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | HIL | 1B | 77 | 77 | 752 | 35 | 16 | 55 |
| 1926 | HIL | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | HIL | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | HIL | 1B | 72 | 72 | 711 | 23 | 12 | 32 |
| 1927 | HIL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | HIL | OF | 6 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927 | HIL | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | NLG | 1B | 9 | 9 | 92 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 1928 | ACB | 1B | 39 | 38 | 354 | 18 | 9 | 15 |
| 1928 | ACB | 3B | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 1928 | ACB | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | ACB | 1B | 21 | 20 | 180 | 12 | 8 | 11 |
| 1929 | HIL | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | PS | 1B | 2 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1934 | BBS | 3B | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 11 |
| First Base | 470 |
| Second Base | 27 |
| Third Base | 36 |
| Shortstop | 12 |
| Left Field | 28 |
| Center Field | 38 |
| Right Field | 50 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
George Carr: the record in brief
The season rows for George Carr begin in 1920. Club by club, the record runs the Kansas City Monarchs (1920 to 1922), the Hilldale Club (1923 to 1929), the New York Lincoln Giants (1928), the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1928 through 1929), the Philadelphia Stars (1934), and the Baltimore Black Sox (1934). Carr, born on September 2, 1894, in Atlanta, GA, USA, is listed as a first baseman and switch-hit and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5'11" and 200 pounds. Carr's death is recorded on January 14, 1948, in McPherson, KS, USA. The given name on file is George Henry Carr.
Across 642 games at the plate, Carr's career line reads 747 hits in 2,367 at bats for a .316 average, adding 56 home runs, 428 runs batted in, and 127 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .383 and the slugging percentage .477, for an OPS of .860.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Carr
- Was George Carr a pitcher?
- No. George Carr was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did George Carr hit?
- George Carr hit 56 career home runs with 747 hits.
- What teams did George Carr play for?
- George Carr played for 6 teams: the Kansas City Monarchs (1920–1922), the Hilldale Club (1923–1927, 1929), the New York Lincoln Giants (1928), the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1928–1929), the Philadelphia Stars (1934), and the Baltimore Black Sox (1934).
- What were George Carr's career stats?
- In 642 games, George Carr had 747 hits, 56 home runs, 428 RBI, 457 runs, and 127 stolen bases, with a .316 batting average.
- What position did George Carr play?
- George Carr played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Carr and how much did he weigh?
- George Carr was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did George Carr hit each season?
- George Carr's home runs by season: 4 in 1920, 14 in 1921, 6 in 1922, 6 in 1923, 1 in 1924, 10 in 1925, 2 in 1926, 3 in 1927, 9 in 1928, 0 in 1929, and 1 in 1934. His most in one season was 14, in 1921.
- What was George Carr's career batting average?
- George Carr batted .316 over his career, with 747 hits in 2,367 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Carr have?
- George Carr drove in 428 runs in his career.
- Is George Carr in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Carr has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.