Wilbur Good
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1905-1918)
Wilbur Good was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1918 for 6 teams, including the New York Yankees, a span of 14 seasons. In 749 career games, he hit .258 with 609 hits, 9 home runs, and 187 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,038.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 12/30/1963 in Brooksville, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1905-09-04
- Last Game
- 1918-09-02
Full name: Wilbur David Good
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 749 | 2,364 | 324 | 609 | 84 | 44 | 9 | 187 | 104 | 190 | 347 | .258 | .322 | .342 | .664 | 1,038 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .322 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .342 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .664 vs. league average .651 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | NYA | AL | 5 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1908 | CLE | AL | 46 | 154 | 23 | 43 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 33 | .279 | .240 (+16%) | .298 (+18%) | .306 (+12%) | .605 (+15%) | 388.8 |
| 1909 | CLE | AL | 94 | 318 | 33 | 68 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 28 | 68 | .214 | .244 (-12%) | .306 (-3%) | .312 (-15%) | .618 (-10%) | -352.3 |
| 1910 | BSN | NL | 23 | 86 | 15 | 29 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 13 | .337 | .249 (+35%) | .317 (+24%) | .326 (+49%) | .644 (+37%) | 449.3 |
| 1911 | BSN | NL | 43 | 165 | 21 | 44 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 22 | .267 | .266 (avg) | .336 (-6%) | .356 (avg) | .693 (-3%) | -108.3 |
| 1911 | CHN | NL | 58 | 145 | 27 | 39 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 17 | .269 | .266 (+1%) | .336 (-2%) | .356 (+12%) | .693 (+5%) | -108.3 |
| 1912 | CHN | NL | 39 | 35 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1913 | CHN | NL | 49 | 91 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 16 | .253 | .259 (-3%) | .325 (+4%) | .345 (+5%) | .670 (+5%) | 83.2 |
| 1914 | CHN | NL | 154 | 580 | 70 | 158 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 43 | 31 | 53 | 74 | .272 | .255 (+7%) | .322 (+6%) | .339 (+3%) | .661 (+4%) | 523.9 |
| 1915 | CHN | NL | 128 | 498 | 66 | 126 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 27 | 19 | 34 | 65 | .253 | .250 (+1%) | .318 (-4%) | .332 (+1%) | .651 (-1%) | -145.1 |
| 1916 | PHI | NL | 75 | 136 | 25 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 13 | .250 | .248 (+1%) | .314 (-3%) | .326 (+6%) | .640 (+2%) | 16.4 |
| 1918 | CHA | AL | 35 | 148 | 24 | 37 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 16 | .250 | .255 (-2%) | .318 (-1%) | .326 (+12%) | .645 (+5%) | 87.8 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 749 | 2,364 | 324 | 609 | 84 | 44 | 9 | 187 | 104 | 190 | 347 | .258 | — | — | — | — | 835 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | NYA | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 4.74 | 2.82 (-68%) | -585.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 4.74 | — | -585 | ||
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 (756 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 385 | 1194 | 172 | 311 | 7 | 86 | .260 |
| Away | 366 | 1167 | 149 | 296 | 2 | 88 | .254 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 17.0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 0.00 |
| Away | 1 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918-09-02 | CHW | DET | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-09-02 | CHW | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-09-01 | CHW | CLE | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-08-31 | CHW | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-26 | CHW | MIN | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-25 | CHW | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-08-25 | CHW | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1918-08-24 | CHW | PHA | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-08-24 | CHW | PHA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-23 | CHW | PHA | W | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 5 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-09-27 | NYY | SLA | — | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1905-09-23 | NYY | CHW | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-09-19 | NYY | PHA | L | 8.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1905-09-07 | NYY | MIN | L | 3.0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1905-09-04 | NYY | BOS | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 624 | 143 | 1044 | 83 | 70 | 21 |
| P | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | NYA | P | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908 | CLE | OF | 42 | 40 | 60 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 1909 | CLE | OF | 80 | 80 | 110 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| 1910 | BSN | OF | 23 | 23 | 56 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 1911 | BSN | OF | 43 | 0 | 108 | 13 | 7 | 1 |
| 1911 | CHN | OF | 40 | 0 | 74 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 1912 | CHN | OF | 10 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | CHN | OF | 26 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | CHN | OF | 154 | 0 | 242 | 25 | 20 | 10 |
| 1915 | CHN | OF | 125 | 0 | 192 | 13 | 14 | 4 |
| 1916 | PHI | OF | 46 | 0 | 55 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1918 | CHA | OF | 35 | 0 | 103 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 27 |
| Center Field | 151 |
| Right Field | 450 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Wilbur Good (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Wilbur Good: the record in brief
Wilbur Good's major league career runs from a debut on September 4, 1905 to a final game on September 2, 1918. Club by club, the record runs the New York Highlanders (1905), the Cleveland Naps (1908 to 1909), the Boston Doves (1910), the Boston Rustlers (1911), the Chicago Cubs (1911 through 1915), the Philadelphia Phillies (1916), and the Chicago White Sox (1918). Good played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. Born on September 28, 1885, in Punxsutawney, PA, USA, Good was listed at 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds. Good's death is recorded on December 30, 1963, in Brooksville, FL, USA. Good's full given name, per the bio, is Wilbur David Good.
Good finished with 609 hits from 2,364 at bats in 749 games, which works out to .258, along with 9 home runs, 187 RBI, and 104 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .322 and the slugging percentage .342, for an OPS of .664.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wilbur Good
- What years did Wilbur Good play?
- Wilbur Good played in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1918.
- Was Wilbur Good a pitcher?
- No. Wilbur Good was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 5 career games.
- How many home runs did Wilbur Good hit?
- Wilbur Good hit 9 career home runs with 609 hits.
- What teams did Wilbur Good play for?
- Wilbur Good played for 6 teams: the New York Highlanders (1905), the Cleveland Naps (1908–1909), the Boston Rustlers (1910–1911), the Chicago Cubs (1911–1915), the Philadelphia Phillies (1916), and the Chicago White Sox (1918).
- What were Wilbur Good's career stats?
- In 749 games, Wilbur Good had 609 hits, 9 home runs, 187 RBI, 324 runs, and 104 stolen bases, with a .258 batting average.
- What position did Wilbur Good play?
- Wilbur Good played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wilbur Good and how much did he weigh?
- Wilbur Good was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Wilbur Good hit each season?
- Wilbur Good's home runs by season: 0 in 1905, 1 in 1908, 0 in 1909, 0 in 1910, 2 in 1911, 0 in 1912, 1 in 1913, 2 in 1914, 2 in 1915, 1 in 1916, and 0 in 1918. His most in one season was 2, in 1911, 1914, and 1915.
- What was Wilbur Good's career batting average?
- Wilbur Good batted .258 over his career, with 609 hits in 2,364 at bats.
- How many RBI did Wilbur Good have?
- Wilbur Good drove in 187 runs in his career.
- What was Wilbur Good's career ERA?
- Wilbur Good finished with a 4.74 career ERA, going 0-2 with 13 strikeouts.
- Is Wilbur Good in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wilbur Good has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.