George Minor
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
George Minor was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago American Giants and the Cleveland Buckeyes. In 45 career games, he hit .317 with 38 hits and 9 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
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 160 lb
- Died
- 4/11/1973 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 120 | 20 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 0 | .317 | .364 | .408 | .773 | 0 |
Career AVG .317 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +21.3% above league average.
Career OBP .364 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.
Career SLG .408 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.
Career OPS .773 vs. league average .701 across their career seasons — +10.3% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CAG | NAL | 18 | 37 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | .297 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CBE | NAL | 9 | 30 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .433 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CBE | NAL | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CBE | NAL | 11 | 42 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .310 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 45 | 120 | 20 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 0 | .317 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (58 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 55 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 4 | .382 |
| Away | 26 | 59 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 7 | .339 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-09-09 | CVB | CAG | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-05 | CVB | CAG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-09-01 | CVB | KCM | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-29 | CVB | KCM | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-08-25 | CVB | CAG | L | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-12 | CVB | BIR | L | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-08 | CVB | BIR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-08 | CVB | BIR | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-01 | CVB | MEM | L | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-22 | CVB | BIR | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 20 |
| Right Field | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions about George Minor
- Was George Minor a pitcher?
- No. George Minor was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did George Minor hit?
- George Minor hit 0 career home runs with 38 hits.
- What was George Minor's career batting average?
- George Minor batted .317 over his career, with 38 hits in 120 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Minor have?
- George Minor drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is George Minor in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Minor has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did George Minor play for?
- George Minor played for the Chicago American Giants and the Cleveland Buckeyes.