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 |
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 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.