George Whitted
Born: 2/4/1890 in Durham, NC, USA
Died: 10/15/1962 in Wilmington, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-09-16 | Final Game: 1922-04-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: George Bostic Whitted
Biography
George Whitted was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1912 to 1922. Born in 1890, Whitted made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player, participating in a total of 1,025 games. During his time on the field, he accumulated 978 hits, 23 home runs, and 451 runs batted in, while maintaining a career batting average of .269. Known for his speed and agility, he successfully stole 116 bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively.
Whitted played during a transformative time in baseball, navigating the sport's evolution in the early 20th century. He was a part of teams that were beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play, which included an increased emphasis on speed and strategy on the base paths. His contributions to the game during this era helped to lay the groundwork for the modern approach to baseball, where versatility and athleticism became increasingly valued. Whitted's career remains a testament to his skill and adaptability as a player in a rapidly changing landscape.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1025 | 3630 | 440 | 978 | 145 | 60 | 23 | 451 | 116 | 215 | 310 | 0.269 | 0.313 | 0.361 | 0.675 | -79.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | STL | NL | 12 | 46 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.261 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | STL | NL | 123 | 404 | 44 | 89 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 38 | 9 | 31 | 44 | 0.220 | -1332.4 |
| 1914 | BSN | NL | 66 | 218 | 36 | 57 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 0.261 | 214.2 |
| 1914 | STL | NL | 20 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.129 | 214.2 |
| 1915 | PHI | NL | 128 | 448 | 46 | 126 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 43 | 24 | 29 | 47 | 0.281 | 179.1 |
| 1916 | PHI | NL | 147 | 526 | 68 | 148 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 68 | 29 | 19 | 46 | 0.281 | 760.2 |
| 1917 | PHI | NL | 149 | 553 | 69 | 155 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 70 | 10 | 30 | 56 | 0.280 | 676.0 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 24 | 86 | 7 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 0.244 | -162.5 |
| 1919 | PHI | NL | 78 | 289 | 32 | 72 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 32 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 0.249 | -439.6 |
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 35 | 131 | 15 | 51 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0.389 | -439.6 |
| 1920 | PIT | NL | 134 | 494 | 53 | 129 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 74 | 11 | 35 | 36 | 0.261 | -787.5 |
| 1921 | PIT | NL | 108 | 403 | 60 | 114 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 63 | 5 | 26 | 21 | 0.283 | -52.0 |
| 1922 | BRO | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0.138 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | WS | PHI | 5 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.067 |
| 1914 | WS | BSN | 4 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0.214 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 92 | 0 | 694 | 60 | 12 | 47 |
| 2B | 50 | 0 | 120 | 136 | 14 | 12 |
| 3B | 177 | 0 | 233 | 328 | 32 | 29 |
| OF | 651 | 0 | 1391 | 69 | 38 | 13 |
| SS | 41 | 0 | 83 | 126 | 18 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | SLN | 3B | 12 | 0 | 19 | 17 | 6 | 1 |
| 1913 | SLN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1913 | SLN | 2B | 7 | 0 | 9 | 24 | 4 | 0 |
| 1913 | SLN | 3B | 22 | 0 | 28 | 53 | 6 | 9 |
| 1913 | SLN | SS | 38 | 0 | 78 | 124 | 16 | 16 |
| 1913 | SLN | OF | 41 | 0 | 84 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | BSN | 1B | 4 | 0 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 1914 | BSN | 2B | 15 | 0 | 39 | 45 | 6 | 4 |
| 1914 | BSN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914 | BSN | SS | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914 | BSN | OF | 38 | 0 | 84 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1914 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | SLN | 3B | 5 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1914 | SLN | OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | PHI | 1B | 7 | 0 | 73 | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| 1915 | PHI | OF | 119 | 0 | 266 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| 1916 | PHI | 1B | 16 | 0 | 98 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| 1916 | PHI | OF | 136 | 0 | 285 | 13 | 11 | 3 |
| 1917 | PHI | 1B | 10 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | PHI | 3B | 7 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 1917 | PHI | OF | 141 | 0 | 275 | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| 1918 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | PHI | OF | 22 | 0 | 52 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1919 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | PHI | 2B | 26 | 0 | 72 | 65 | 4 | 8 |
| 1919 | PHI | OF | 47 | 0 | 97 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| 1919 | PIT | 1B | 33 | 0 | 311 | 27 | 4 | 21 |
| 1919 | PIT | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | PIT | 1B | 10 | 0 | 97 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 1920 | PIT | 3B | 125 | 0 | 166 | 229 | 16 | 16 |
| 1920 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | PIT | 1B | 7 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1921 | PIT | OF | 102 | 0 | 247 | 9 | 3 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 96 |
| Second Base | 50 |
| Third Base | 185 |
| Shortstop | 41 |
| Left Field | 440 |
| Center Field | 97 |
| Right Field | 117 |