George Handy
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
George Handy was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Memphis Red Sox. In 18 career games, he hit .239 with 16 hits and 10 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 168 lb
- Died
- 12/8/1983 in Chicago, IL, USA
Full name: George William Handy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 67 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .239 | .282 | .299 | .580 | -134 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.
Career OBP .282 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.
Career SLG .299 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.
Career OPS .580 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 19.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | MRS | NAL | 16 | 61 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .262 | .262 (avg) | .336 (-12%) | .376 (-13%) | .712 (-12%) | -134.4 |
| 1948 | MRS | NAL | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 18 | 67 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -134 | ||
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 (17 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .231 |
| Away | 13 | 39 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 9 | .436 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-09-14 | MEM | KCM | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-09-14 | MEM | KCM | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947-07-02 | MEM | CAG | W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-06-29 | MEM | CAG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-06-29 | MEM | CAG | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-06-27 | MEM | KCM | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-06-26 | MEM | KCM | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-06-20 | MEM | KCM | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-06-15 | MEM | BIR | W | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-06-12 | MEM | CAG | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 2 |
George Handy: the record in brief
The season rows for George Handy begin in 1947. Handy's only club in the season tables is the Memphis Red Sox. Handy, born on December 26, 1919, in Memphis, TN, USA, is listed as a second baseman and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 6 inches and 168 pounds. Handy died on December 8, 1983, in Chicago, IL, USA. Handy's full given name, per the bio, is George William Handy.
Handy's career batting table shows 18 games, 67 at bats and 16 hits, a .239 average; the totals also include 10 RBI. Handy got on base at a .282 rate and slugged .299 (.580 OPS). Over the seasons Handy played, league hitters batted .263; the .239 career figure is 9.2% below that. The OPS comparison is .580 to a league .716, 19.0% below average. Handy collected a career-high 16 hits in 1947. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .262 in 1947, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Handy
- Was George Handy a pitcher?
- No. George Handy was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did George Handy hit?
- George Handy hit 0 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What teams did George Handy play for?
- George Handy played for one team, the Memphis Red Sox (1947–1948).
- What were George Handy's career stats?
- In 18 games, George Handy had 16 hits, 10 RBI, and 8 runs, with a .239 batting average.
- What position did George Handy play?
- George Handy played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Handy and how much did he weigh?
- George Handy was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 168 pounds.
- What was George Handy's career batting average?
- George Handy batted .239 over his career, with 16 hits in 67 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Handy have?
- George Handy drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is George Handy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Handy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.