Wilbur Good
Born: 9/28/1885 in Punxsutawney, PA, USA
Died: 12/30/1963 in Brooksville, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1905-09-04 | Final Game: 1918-09-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Wilbur David Good
Biography
Wilbur Good was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1905 to 1918. Born in 1885, Good established himself as a versatile position player during an era marked by a shift in the game from the deadball era towards a more offensive style. He played in a total of 749 games, finishing his career with 609 hits, a batting average of .258, and a respectable 104 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the basepaths. Good was known for his ability to contribute offensively, accumulating 187 RBIs and hitting 9 home runs, which were significant numbers for a player of his time.
Throughout his career, Good played for several teams, where he was admired for his consistent play and competitive spirit. His contributions to the teams he played for were instrumental during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies. Good's legacy lies not only in his statistics but also in the way he represented the evolving nature of baseball in the early 20th century, leaving an indelible mark on the game before his retirement in 1918.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 4.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | NYY | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 4.74 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 749 | 2364 | 324 | 609 | 84 | 44 | 9 | 187 | 104 | 190 | 347 | 0.258 | 0.322 | 0.342 | 0.664 | 1019.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | NYY | AL | 5 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | CLE | AL | 46 | 154 | 23 | 43 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 33 | 0.279 | 401.9 |
| 1909 | CLE | AL | 94 | 318 | 33 | 68 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 28 | 68 | 0.214 | -414.9 |
| 1910 | BSN | NL | 23 | 86 | 15 | 29 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 0.337 | 450.4 |
| 1911 | BSN | NL | 43 | 165 | 21 | 44 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 22 | 0.267 | -120.2 |
| 1911 | CHC | NL | 58 | 145 | 27 | 39 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 0.269 | -120.2 |
| 1912 | CHC | NL | 39 | 35 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | CHC | NL | 49 | 91 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 0.253 | 84.5 |
| 1914 | CHC | NL | 154 | 580 | 70 | 158 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 43 | 31 | 53 | 74 | 0.272 | 573.7 |
| 1915 | CHC | NL | 128 | 498 | 66 | 126 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 27 | 19 | 34 | 65 | 0.253 | -175.6 |
| 1916 | PHI | NL | 75 | 136 | 25 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 0.250 | 26.1 |
| 1918 | CHW | AL | 35 | 148 | 24 | 37 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 0.250 | 101.2 |
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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 27 |
| Center Field | 151 |
| Right Field | 450 |