George Washburn

Born: 10/6/1914 in Solon, ME, USA

Died: 1/5/1979 in Baton Rouge, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-05-04 | Final Game: 1941-05-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Edward Washburn

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Biography

George Washburn was a professional baseball player born in 1914, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball. His time in the majors was notably short, as he appeared in only one game on May 4, 1941. Despite the limited opportunity to showcase his talents, Washburn's presence on a major league roster during the early 1940s reflects the competitive nature of the sport and the challenges faced by players seeking to make a lasting impact. Throughout his single appearance, Washburn did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His career statistics, while minimal, serve as a reminder of the many players who aspired to reach the big leagues, often facing steep odds in an era that was beginning to witness the onset of World War II, which would significantly alter the landscape of professional sports. Though his time in the spotlight was fleeting, George Washburn remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless individuals who dedicated themselves to the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	0	0	0	2.0	2	3	0	5	1	13.50	0

Career ERA 13.50 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 243.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1941	NYY	AL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	2.0	2	3	5	1	13.50	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

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
1941	NYY	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	NYA	P	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1