George Whitted, baseball player, 1912-1922

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

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

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