George Dixon
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
George Dixon was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for 7 teams, including the Chicago American Giants. In 438 career games, he hit .249 with 318 hits, 7 home runs, and 194 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Died
- 8/4/1940 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 438 | 1,278 | 165 | 318 | 48 | 14 | 7 | 194 | 20 | 144 | 2 | .249 | .334 | .325 | .659 | -802 |
Career AVG .249 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.
Career OBP .334 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .325 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.
Career OPS .659 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 8.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | CAG | WES | 40 | 109 | 10 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 0 | .248 | .248 (avg) | .312 (+10%) | .323 (-4%) | .635 (+3%) | 103.3 |
| 1918 | CAG | WES | 16 | 53 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | .245 | .255 (-4%) | .318 (+5%) | .326 (-8%) | .645 (-2%) | 3.5 |
| 1919 | CAG | WES | 34 | 107 | 10 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 0 | .262 | .262 (avg) | .322 (+9%) | .347 (-14%) | .670 (-3%) | 9.7 |
| 1920 | CAG | NNL | 38 | 118 | 14 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .297 | .271 (+9%) | .331 (+3%) | .363 (+17%) | .694 (+10%) | 160.0 |
| 1921 | CAG | NNL | 46 | 132 | 18 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 6 | 13 | 2 | .212 | .286 (-26%) | .344 (-12%) | .395 (-25%) | .739 (-19%) | -384.7 |
| 1922 | CAG | NNL | 27 | 77 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 0 | .260 | .285 (-9%) | .345 (-5%) | .397 (-5%) | .743 (-5%) | -58.5 |
| 1923 | ABC | NNL | 61 | 185 | 27 | 52 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 1 | 18 | 0 | .281 | .282 (-1%) | .344 (+3%) | .390 (+1%) | .734 (+2%) | 74.6 |
| 1924 | ABC | NNL | 20 | 62 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 | .274 | .283 (-3%) | .345 (+11%) | .389 (-5%) | .734 (+3%) | 57.3 |
| 1924 | BBB | NNL | 35 | 90 | 17 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 17 | 0 | .256 | .283 (-10%) | .345 (+13%) | .389 (-9%) | .734 (+2%) | 57.3 |
| 1924 | CAG | NNL | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 57.3 |
| 1925 | ABC | NNL | 17 | 57 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .246 | .288 (-15%) | .349 (-16%) | .407 (-27%) | .756 (-22%) | -197.3 |
| 1925 | CAG | NNL | 15 | 44 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .136 | — | — | — | — | -197.3 |
| 1926 | ABC | NNL | 30 | 100 | 18 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 | .260 | .279 (-7%) | .345 (-4%) | .390 (-21%) | .735 (-13%) | -184.5 |
| 1927 | CHT | NNL | 27 | 63 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .190 | .282 (-32%) | .344 (-15%) | .392 (-51%) | .736 (-35%) | -326.0 |
| 1928 | CTG | NNL | 19 | 45 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -160.9 |
| 1931 | CCU | NNL | 8 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | CRS | NN2 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 17 seasons | 438 | 1,278 | 165 | 318 | 48 | 14 | 7 | 194 | 20 | 144 | 2 | .249 | — | — | — | — | -986 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .071 |
| Away | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931-06-17 | CV6 | LS4 | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-20 | CAG | CG1 | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-13 | CAG | IN4 | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-08 | CAG | KCM | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-07 | CAG | KCM | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-08-01 | CAG | KCM | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 407 | 271 | 1687 | 330 | 78 | 26 |
| OF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | CAG | C | 39 | 0 | 201 | 35 | 9 | 4 |
| 1918 | CAG | C | 16 | 0 | 63 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| 1919 | CAG | C | 32 | 28 | 151 | 36 | 7 | 2 |
| 1920 | CAG | C | 37 | 25 | 192 | 34 | 5 | 2 |
| 1920 | CAG | OF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | CAG | C | 43 | 37 | 256 | 41 | 7 | 4 |
| 1921 | CAG | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CAG | C | 23 | 17 | 96 | 21 | 5 | 3 |
| 1923 | ABC | C | 57 | 48 | 198 | 57 | 11 | 4 |
| 1924 | ABC | C | 20 | 20 | 76 | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| 1924 | BBB | C | 33 | 30 | 165 | 18 | 10 | 2 |
| 1924 | CAG | C | 2 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 1925 | ABC | C | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | CAG | C | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | ABC | C | 27 | 25 | 116 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927 | CHT | C | 21 | 16 | 70 | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| 1928 | CTG | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | CTG | C | 15 | 12 | 38 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 1931 | CCU | C | 8 | 8 | 46 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934 | CRS | C | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 407 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
George Dixon: the record in brief
George Dixon's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1917 to 1934. By club, Dixon's seasons break down as the Chicago American Giants (1917 through 1925), the Indianapolis ABCs (1923 to 1926), the Birmingham Black Barons (1924), the Cleveland Hornets (1927), the Cleveland Tigers (1928), the Cleveland Cubs (1931), and the Cleveland Red Sox (1934). Listed as a catcher, Dixon hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The birth record reads January 4, 1896, in Greenwood, SC, USA. The bio records the death on August 4, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, USA.
Across 438 games at the plate, Dixon's career line reads 318 hits in 1,278 at bats for a .249 average; the totals also include 7 home runs, 194 runs batted in, and 20 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .334 clip and slugging .325, Dixon finished with a .659 OPS. Over the seasons Dixon played, league hitters batted .277; the .249 career figure is 10.2% below that. In OPS terms, Dixon's .659 stands 8.6% below the league's .720. The hits column peaks at 52, in 1923.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Dixon
- Was George Dixon a pitcher?
- No. George Dixon was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did George Dixon hit?
- George Dixon hit 7 career home runs with 318 hits.
- What teams did George Dixon play for?
- George Dixon played for 7 teams: the Chicago American Giants (1917–1922, 1924–1925), the Indianapolis ABCs (1923–1926), the Birmingham Black Barons (1924), the Cleveland Hornets (1927), the Cleveland Tigers (1928), the Cleveland Cubs (1931), and the Cleveland Red Sox (1934).
- What were George Dixon's career stats?
- In 438 games, George Dixon had 318 hits, 7 home runs, 194 RBI, 165 runs, and 20 stolen bases, with a .249 batting average.
- What position did George Dixon play?
- George Dixon played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How many home runs did George Dixon hit each season?
- George Dixon's home runs by season: 0 in 1917, 0 in 1918, 0 in 1919, 0 in 1920, 2 in 1921, 2 in 1922, 1 in 1923, 1 in 1924, 1 in 1925, 0 in 1926, 0 in 1927, 0 in 1928, 0 in 1931, and 0 in 1934. His most in one season was 2, in 1921 and 1922.
- What was George Dixon's career batting average?
- George Dixon batted .249 over his career, with 318 hits in 1,278 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Dixon have?
- George Dixon drove in 194 runs in his career.
- Is George Dixon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Dixon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.