George McAllister
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
George McAllister was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 8 teams, including the Birmingham Black Barons. In 539 career games, he hit .265 with 537 hits, 11 home runs, and 188 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 143 lb
- Died
- 1990 in Birmingham, AL, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 539 | 2,025 | 309 | 537 | 63 | 27 | 11 | 188 | 32 | 201 | 0 | .265 | .335 | .339 | .674 | -2,615 |
Career AVG .265 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career OBP .335 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .339 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.
Career OPS .674 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — 9.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | BBB | IND | 45 | 176 | 27 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 0 | .261 | .282 (-8%) | .344 (-7%) | .390 (-23%) | .734 (-16%) | -410.9 |
| 1924 | BBB | NNL | 76 | 302 | 38 | 77 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 21 | 0 | .255 | .283 (-10%) | .345 (-12%) | .389 (-17%) | .734 (-15%) | -735.8 |
| 1925 | ABC | NNL | 40 | 158 | 22 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 0 | .190 | .288 (-34%) | .349 (-27%) | .407 (-50%) | .756 (-39%) | -1012.5 |
| 1925 | DS | NNL | 7 | 27 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .185 | — | — | — | — | -1012.5 |
| 1927 | BBB | NNL | 92 | 350 | 58 | 102 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 32 | 10 | 31 | 0 | .291 | .282 (+3%) | .344 (+3%) | .392 (-2%) | .736 (avg) | 43.3 |
| 1928 | BBB | NNL | 87 | 312 | 47 | 87 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 31 | 0 | .279 | .280 (-1%) | .342 (+2%) | .395 (-3%) | .737 (-1%) | -11.6 |
| 1929 | BBB | NNL | 84 | 304 | 55 | 91 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 8 | 35 | 0 | .299 | .289 (+3%) | .353 (+6%) | .415 (-7%) | .769 (-1%) | 27.4 |
| 1930 | MRS | NNL | 61 | 228 | 38 | 66 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 31 | 0 | .289 | .293 (-2%) | .354 (+6%) | .429 (-15%) | .784 (-6%) | -125.5 |
| 1930 | CAG | NNL | 6 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | -125.5 |
| 1932 | CUP | EWL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | BBB | NSL | 10 | 35 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1933 | HG | NN2 | 8 | 38 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .289 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | CRS | NN2 | 21 | 69 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | .159 | .278 (-43%) | .340 (-17%) | .392 (-56%) | .733 (-38%) | -389.1 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 539 | 2,025 | 309 | 537 | 63 | 27 | 11 | 188 | 32 | 201 | 0 | .265 | — | — | — | — | -3,753 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Game Log & Splits
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 487 | 437 | 4137 | 214 | 93 | 161 |
| 2B | 20 | 17 | 25 | 53 | 6 | 5 |
| 3B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 30 | 28 | 45 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| SS | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | BBB | 1B | 45 | 45 | 408 | 28 | 16 | 21 |
| 1924 | BBB | 1B | 70 | 69 | 698 | 44 | 16 | 33 |
| 1924 | BBB | 2B | 6 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 1 | 2 |
| 1925 | ABC | 1B | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | DS | 1B | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | BBB | 1B | 90 | 90 | 847 | 30 | 19 | 28 |
| 1927 | BBB | OF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BBB | 1B | 87 | 86 | 802 | 36 | 13 | 32 |
| 1929 | BBB | 1B | 43 | 41 | 360 | 23 | 7 | 6 |
| 1929 | BBB | 2B | 13 | 11 | 12 | 31 | 5 | 3 |
| 1929 | BBB | 3B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BBB | OF | 29 | 27 | 41 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1929 | BBB | SS | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | MRS | 1B | 60 | 59 | 575 | 33 | 14 | 20 |
| 1930 | MRS | C | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | CAG | 1B | 6 | 6 | 66 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| 1932 | CUP | 1B | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | BBB | 1B | 10 | 10 | 82 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 1933 | HG | 1B | 8 | 8 | 78 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 1933 | HG | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | CRS | 1B | 21 | 21 | 211 | 6 | 1 | 12 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| First Base | 487 |
| Second Base | 20 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 11 |
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George McAllister: the record in brief
George McAllister's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1923 to 1934. By club, McAllister's seasons break down as the Birmingham Black Barons (1923 through 1932), the Indianapolis ABCs (1925), the Detroit Stars (1925), the Memphis Red Sox (1930), the Chicago American Giants (1930), the Pollock's Cuban Stars (1932), the Homestead Grays (1933), and the Cleveland Red Sox (1934). McAllister, born on October 22, 1899, in Birmingham, AL, USA, is listed as a first baseman and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. McAllister's listed size is 5 feet, 9 inches and 143 pounds. McAllister died in 1990, in Birmingham, AL, USA.
Across 539 games at the plate, McAllister's career line reads 537 hits in 2,025 at bats for a .265 average, adding 11 homers, 188 RBI, and 32 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .335 clip and slugging .339, McAllister finished with a .674 OPS. Over the seasons McAllister played, league hitters batted .283; the .265 career figure is 6.2% below that. In OPS terms, McAllister's .674 stands 9.3% below the league's .743. McAllister collected a career-high 102 hits in 1927.
Frequently Asked Questions about George McAllister
- Was George McAllister a pitcher?
- No. George McAllister was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did George McAllister hit?
- George McAllister hit 11 career home runs with 537 hits.
- What teams did George McAllister play for?
- George McAllister played for 8 teams: the Birmingham Black Barons (1923–1924, 1927–1929, 1932), the Indianapolis ABCs (1925), the Detroit Stars (1925), the Memphis Red Sox (1930), the Chicago American Giants (1930), the Pollock's Cuban Stars (1932), the Homestead Grays (1933), and the Cleveland Red Sox (1934).
- What were George McAllister's career stats?
- In 539 games, George McAllister had 537 hits, 11 home runs, 188 RBI, 309 runs, and 32 stolen bases, with a .265 batting average.
- What position did George McAllister play?
- George McAllister played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George McAllister and how much did he weigh?
- George McAllister was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 143 pounds.
- How many home runs did George McAllister hit each season?
- George McAllister's home runs by season: 1 in 1923, 1 in 1924, 0 in 1925, 1 in 1927, 4 in 1928, 3 in 1929, 1 in 1930, 0 in 1932, 0 in 1933, and 0 in 1934. His most in one season was 4, in 1928.
- What was George McAllister's career batting average?
- George McAllister batted .265 over his career, with 537 hits in 2,025 at bats.
- How many RBI did George McAllister have?
- George McAllister drove in 188 runs in his career.
- Is George McAllister in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George McAllister has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.