George Case
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1937-1947)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 183 lb
- Died
- 1/23/1989 in Trenton, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1937-09-08
- Last Game
- 1947-08-03
- Awards
- 4× All-Star
Full name: George Washington Case
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,226 | 5,016 | 785 | 1,415 | 233 | 43 | 21 | 377 | 349 | 426 | 297 | .282 | .341 | .358 | .699 | 624 |
Career AVG .282 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.
Career OBP .341 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .358 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .699 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | WS1 | AL | 22 | 90 | 14 | 26 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 5 | .289 | .276 (+4%) | .342 (-9%) | .398 (avg) | .740 (-4%) | -89.0 |
| 1938 | WS1 | AL | 107 | 433 | 69 | 132 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 11 | 39 | 28 | .305 | .272 (+12%) | .341 (+6%) | .392 (+1%) | .734 (+3%) | 280.8 |
| 1939 | WS1 | AL | 128 | 530 | 103 | 160 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 35 | 51 | 56 | 36 | .302 | .274 (+10%) | .342 (+8%) | .393 (-4%) | .735 (+1%) | 263.3 |
| 1940 | WS1 | AL | 154 | 656 | 109 | 192 | 29 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 35 | 52 | 39 | .293 | .267 (+10%) | .335 (+4%) | .387 (-3%) | .722 (avg) | 84.5 |
| 1941 | WS1 | AL | 153 | 649 | 95 | 176 | 32 | 8 | 2 | 53 | 33 | 51 | 37 | .271 | .262 (+3%) | .332 (-2%) | .373 (-5%) | .705 (-4%) | -427.8 |
| 1942 | WS1 | AL | 125 | 513 | 101 | 164 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 30 | .320 | .253 (+26%) | .323 (+17%) | .349 (+17%) | .672 (+17%) | 1616.9 |
| 1943 | WS1 | AL | 141 | 613 | 102 | 180 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 52 | 61 | 41 | 27 | .294 | .255 (+15%) | .324 (+5%) | .346 (+8%) | .671 (+6%) | 648.1 |
| 1944 | WS1 | AL | 119 | 464 | 63 | 116 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 49 | 49 | 22 | .250 | .261 (-4%) | .325 (avg) | .357 (-16%) | .683 (-8%) | -469.3 |
| 1945 | WS1 | AL | 123 | 504 | 72 | 148 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 31 | 30 | 49 | 27 | .294 | .260 (+13%) | .328 (+9%) | .354 (+1%) | .683 (+5%) | 549.5 |
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 118 | 484 | 46 | 109 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 38 | .225 | .256 (-12%) | .328 (-15%) | .358 (-18%) | .687 (-16%) | -1266.6 |
| 1947 | WS1 | AL | 36 | 80 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | .150 | .262 (-43%) | .336 (-32%) | .376 (-57%) | .712 (-45%) | -566.6 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 1,226 | 5,016 | 785 | 1,415 | 233 | 43 | 21 | 377 | 349 | 426 | 297 | .282 | — | — | — | — | 624 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1226 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 627 | 2525 | 393 | 723 | 2 | 197 | .286 |
| Away | 599 | 2491 | 390 | 692 | 19 | 177 | .278 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-08-03 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-07-29 | MIN | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-07-17 | MIN | DET | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-07-17 | MIN | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-07-16 | MIN | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-07-15 | MIN | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-07-14 | MIN | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-07-13 | MIN | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-07-12 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-07-11 | MIN | CHW | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1187 | 0 | 2805 | 88 | 90 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | WS1 | OF | 22 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1938 | WS1 | OF | 101 | 0 | 207 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| 1939 | WS1 | OF | 123 | 0 | 332 | 7 | 16 | 2 |
| 1940 | WS1 | OF | 154 | 0 | 384 | 10 | 12 | 0 |
| 1941 | WS1 | OF | 151 | 0 | 362 | 21 | 10 | 3 |
| 1942 | WS1 | OF | 120 | 0 | 270 | 4 | 14 | 1 |
| 1943 | WS1 | OF | 140 | 0 | 318 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| 1944 | WS1 | OF | 114 | 0 | 288 | 7 | 9 | 2 |
| 1945 | WS1 | OF | 123 | 0 | 316 | 17 | 7 | 3 |
| 1946 | CLE | OF | 118 | 0 | 226 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1947 | WS1 | OF | 21 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 534 |
| Center Field | 243 |
| Right Field | 424 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 9th | 60.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1943 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 12th | 37.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1942 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 13th | 17.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1939 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 31th | 3.0 | 336 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
George Case (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Case
- What years did George Case play?
- George Case played in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1947.
- Was George Case a pitcher?
- No. George Case was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did George Case hit?
- George Case hit 21 career home runs with 1415 hits.