George Jumonville, baseball player, 1940-1941

George Jumonville

Born: 5/16/1917 in Mobile, AL, USA

Died: 12/12/1996 in Mobile, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-13 | Final Game: 1941-05-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Benedict Jumonville

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Biography

George Jumonville was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during a brief career from 1940 until May 20, 1941. He made a modest impact on the game, appearing in 17 games over the course of his career. Jumonville recorded a total of 6 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 2 runs, finishing with a batting average of .146. His contributions on the basepaths were limited, as he did not register any stolen bases. Competing during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more dynamic era, Jumonville's playing style reflected the challenges of a player striving to make his mark amidst a competitive landscape. Although his career was relatively short, his journey in the major leagues served as a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to greatness during the early years of professional baseball. His time in the majors, albeit brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 41 1 6 0 0 1 2 0 1 6 0.146 0.186 0.220 0.406 0.0

Career AVG .146 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career OBP .186 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 44.3% below league average.

Career SLG .220 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 42.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.406 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 43.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1940 PHI NL 11 34 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.088 — — — — 0.0
1941 PHI NL 6 7 1 3 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0.429 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 3 0 0
3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 11 0 19 22 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 PHI 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1940 PHI SS 10 0 19 21 2 3
1941 PHI 2B 1 0 1 3 0 0
1941 PHI SS 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 1
Shortstop 11