George Nill
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1904-1908)
George Nill was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1908 for the Washington Senators and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 5 seasons. In 296 career games, he hit .212 with 204 hits, 3 home runs, and 77 RBI.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 160 lb
- Died
- 5/24/1962 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1904-09-27
- Last Game
- 1908-06-22
Full name: George Charles Nill
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296 | 963 | 116 | 204 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 77 | 36 | 103 | 177 | .212 | .297 | .264 | .561 | -958 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .264 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.
Career OPS .561 vs. league average .619 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | WS1 | AL | 15 | 48 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 12 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -129.1 |
| 1905 | WS1 | AL | 103 | 319 | 46 | 58 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 12 | 33 | 65 | .182 | .248 (-27%) | .307 (-12%) | .322 (-22%) | .629 (-18%) | -726.2 |
| 1906 | WS1 | AL | 89 | 315 | 37 | 74 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 16 | 47 | 55 | .235 | .247 (-5%) | .307 (+11%) | .315 (-13%) | .622 (-2%) | 148.8 |
| 1907 | WS1 | AL | 66 | 215 | 21 | 47 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 6 | 15 | 38 | .219 | .245 (-11%) | .304 (-7%) | .308 (-10%) | .613 (-9%) | -251.2 |
| 1907 | CLE | AL | 12 | 43 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | .279 | — | — | — | — | -251.2 |
| 1908 | CLE | AL | 11 | 23 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .217 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 296 | 963 | 116 | 204 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 77 | 36 | 103 | 177 | .212 | — | — | — | — | -1,209 | ||
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 (300 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 155 | 487 | 59 | 110 | 1 | 31 | .226 |
| Away | 145 | 479 | 57 | 98 | 2 | 27 | .205 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908-06-22 | CLE | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-06-15 | CLE | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-06-10 | CLE | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-05-31 | CLE | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-05-28 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-05-26 | CLE | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-05-14 | CLE | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-04-30 | CLE | SLA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-04-29 | CLE | SLA | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908-04-28 | CLE | DET | W | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 113 | 106 | 223 | 306 | 32 | 27 |
| 3B | 75 | 74 | 72 | 141 | 28 | 8 |
| OF | 36 | 33 | 78 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| SS | 47 | 42 | 90 | 149 | 33 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | WS1 | 2B | 15 | 15 | 29 | 36 | 9 | 3 |
| 1905 | WS1 | 2B | 33 | 32 | 78 | 91 | 10 | 9 |
| 1905 | WS1 | 3B | 52 | 51 | 60 | 97 | 18 | 6 |
| 1905 | WS1 | SS | 6 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1906 | WS1 | 2B | 25 | 23 | 37 | 74 | 6 | 6 |
| 1906 | WS1 | 3B | 15 | 15 | 5 | 26 | 5 | 1 |
| 1906 | WS1 | OF | 15 | 15 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1906 | WS1 | SS | 31 | 30 | 67 | 105 | 23 | 13 |
| 1907 | WS1 | 2B | 39 | 36 | 76 | 102 | 7 | 9 |
| 1907 | WS1 | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | WS1 | OF | 18 | 18 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907 | CLE | 3B | 7 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| 1907 | CLE | SS | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1908 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | CLE | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | CLE | SS | 6 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 6 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 113 |
| Third Base | 76 |
| Shortstop | 47 |
| Left Field | 21 |
| Center Field | 16 |
| Right Field | 2 |
George Nill: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 27, 1904 and the final game on June 22, 1908, George Nill built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Washington Senators (1904 through 1907) and the Cleveland Naps (1907 through 1908). At 160 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame, Nill is listed as a second baseman. The bio says Nill threw and hit right-handed. Nill was born on July 14, 1881, in Fort Wayne, IN, USA. The bio records the death on May 24, 1962, in Fort Wayne, IN, USA. George Nill was the playing name; the full given name is George Charles.
In 296 games and 963 at bats, Nill batted .212 with 204 hits, along with 3 homers, 77 runs batted in, and 36 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .297 clip and slugging .264, Nill finished with a .561 OPS. Set against a .246 league average for the same years, Nill's .212 average sits 13.8% below it. By OPS the gap is 9.3% below league average (.561 against .619). 1906 produced Nill's most hits, 74 of them for the Washington Senators.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Nill
- What years did George Nill play?
- George Nill played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1908.
- Was George Nill a pitcher?
- No. George Nill was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did George Nill hit?
- George Nill hit 3 career home runs with 204 hits.
- What teams did George Nill play for?
- George Nill played for 2 teams: the Washington Senators (1904–1907) and the Cleveland Naps (1907–1908).
- What were George Nill's career stats?
- In 296 games, George Nill had 204 hits, 3 home runs, 77 RBI, 116 runs, and 36 stolen bases, with a .212 batting average.
- What position did George Nill play?
- George Nill played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Nill and how much did he weigh?
- George Nill was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did George Nill hit each season?
- George Nill's home runs by season: 0 in 1904, 3 in 1905, 0 in 1906, 0 in 1907, and 0 in 1908. His most in one season was 3, in 1905.
- What was George Nill's career batting average?
- George Nill batted .212 over his career, with 204 hits in 963 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Nill have?
- George Nill drove in 77 runs in his career.
- Is George Nill in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Nill has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.