George Twombly

Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1919)

George Twombly was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1919 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Boston Braves, and the Washington Senators, a span of 6 seasons. In 150 career games, he hit .211 with 88 hits and 33 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

AVG .211
HR 0
RBI 33
H 88
OPS .536
PIV -898
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'9" / 165 lb
Born
6/4/1892 in Boston, MA, USA
Died
2/17/1975 in Lexington, MA, USA
MLB Debut
1914-07-09
Last Game
1919-09-01

Full name: George Frederick Twombly

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Career Batting Statistics

George Twombly — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
150 417 35 88 1 7 0 33 21 41 41 .211 .289 .247 .536 -898

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career SLG .247 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OPS .536 vs. league average .652 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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George Twombly — 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
1914 CIN NL 68 240 22 56 0 5 0 19 12 14 27 .233 .255 (-9%) .322 (-12%) .339 (-19%) .661 (-15%) -557.5
1915 CIN NL 46 66 5 13 0 1 0 5 5 8 8 .197 .250 (-21%) .318 (-8%) .332 (-32%) .651 (-20%) -170.3
1916 CIN NL 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
1917 BSN NL 32 102 8 19 1 1 0 9 4 18 5 .186 .248 (-25%) .312 (+1%) .323 (-33%) .635 (-17%) -170.6
1919 WS1 AL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 5 seasons 150 417 35 88 1 7 0 33 21 41 41 .211 — — — — -898

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

George Twombly — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home752001840018.200
Away752161748018.222

Last 10 Games — Batting

George Twombly — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1919-09-01 MINBOSL 400000000
1917-06-09 BSNPITW 502000100
1917-06-08 BSNSTLL 401000000
1917-06-07 BSNSTLL 200000000
1917-06-06 BSNSTLL 500000101
1917-06-05 BSNSTLL 411000000
1917-06-04 BSNCINW 511100101
1917-06-03 BSNCINL 401000100
1917-06-02 BSNCINW 301000010
1917-05-30 BSNBROW 400000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

George Twombly — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 12 0 1 0
OF 123 0 192 14 7 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

George Twombly — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CIN OF 68 0 111 11 4 2
1915 CIN OF 24 0 30 2 0 0
1916 CIN OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1917 BSN 1B 1 0 12 0 1 0
1917 BSN OF 29 0 49 1 3 1
1919 WS1 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

George Twombly — Career Games by Position
Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 81
Center Field 33
Right Field 10

George Twombly: the record in brief

According to the bio, George Twombly debuted on July 9, 1914 and played a final game on September 1, 1919. By club, Twombly's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1914 to 1916), the Boston Braves (1917), and the Washington Senators (1919). At 5'9" and 165 pounds, Twombly is listed as an outfielder. Twombly both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Twombly was born on June 4, 1892, in Boston, MA, USA. Twombly's death is recorded on February 17, 1975, in Lexington, MA, USA. George Twombly was the playing name; the full given name is George Frederick.

Twombly collected 88 hits in 417 at bats across 150 games, good for a .211 batting average, adding 33 runs batted in and 21 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .289 and the slugging percentage .247, for an OPS of .536. The league as a whole hit .253 across Twombly's seasons, which puts the .211 career mark 16.5% below average. The OPS comparison is .536 to a league .652, 17.8% below average. No season topped the 56 hits of 1914.

Frequently Asked Questions about George Twombly

What years did George Twombly play?
George Twombly played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1919.
Was George Twombly a pitcher?
No. George Twombly was a position player (Outfielder).
How many home runs did George Twombly hit?
George Twombly hit 0 career home runs with 88 hits.
What teams did George Twombly play for?
George Twombly played for 3 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1914–1916), the Boston Braves (1917), and the Washington Senators (1919).
What were George Twombly's career stats?
In 150 games, George Twombly had 88 hits, 33 RBI, 35 runs, and 21 stolen bases, with a .211 batting average.
What position did George Twombly play?
George Twombly played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was George Twombly and how much did he weigh?
George Twombly was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
What was George Twombly's career batting average?
George Twombly batted .211 over his career, with 88 hits in 417 at bats.
How many RBI did George Twombly have?
George Twombly drove in 33 runs in his career.
Is George Twombly in the Hall of Fame?
No. George Twombly has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.