George Wilson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1952-1956)
George Wilson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1956 for the Chicago White Sox, the New York Giants, and the New York Yankees, a span of 5 seasons. In 145 career games, he hit .191 with 40 hits, 3 home runs, and 19 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 10/28/1974 in Kings Mountain, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1952-04-15
- Last Game
- 1956-09-30
Full name: George Washington Wilson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 209 | 15 | 40 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 32 | .191 | .246 | .273 | .518 | -758 |
Career AVG .191 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.
Career OBP .246 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.
Career OPS .518 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | CHA | AL | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1952 | NY1 | NL | 62 | 112 | 9 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 14 | .241 | .252 (-5%) | .326 (-20%) | .369 (-3%) | .696 (-11%) | 0.0 |
| 1953 | NY1 | NL | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | NL | 53 | 68 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 14 | .132 | .258 (-49%) | .331 (-42%) | .397 (-52%) | .728 (-47%) | -520.9 |
| 1956 | NYA | AL | 11 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -520.9 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 145 | 209 | 15 | 40 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 32 | .191 | — | — | — | — | -1,042 | ||
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 (145 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 75 | 113 | 12 | 24 | 3 | 9 | .212 |
| Away | 70 | 96 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 10 | .167 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956-09-30 | NYY | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-09-29 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-09-25 | NYY | BAL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-09-21 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956-09-16 | NYY | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956-09-11 | NYY | KC1 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-09-08 | NYY | MIN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-08-29 | NYY | KC1 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-08-26 | NYY | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-08-23 | NYY | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 18 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 17 |
George Wilson: the record in brief
George Wilson's major league career runs from a debut on April 15, 1952 to a final game on September 30, 1956. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago White Sox (1952), the New York Giants (1952 through 1956), and the New York Yankees (1956). At 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, Wilson is listed as an outfielder. Wilson hit left-handed while throwing right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 31, 1924, in Cherryville, NC, USA. Wilson's death is recorded on October 28, 1974, in Kings Mountain, NC, USA. On the record, George Wilson was born George Washington Wilson.
Across 145 games at the plate, Wilson's career line reads 40 hits in 209 at bats for a .191 average, plus 3 home runs and 19 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .246 clip and slugging .273, Wilson finished with a .518 OPS. Measured against the leagues Wilson played in, the .191 career average compares with a .258 league average over the same seasons, 25.9% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 27, in 1952.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Wilson
- What years did George Wilson play?
- George Wilson played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1956.
- Was George Wilson a pitcher?
- No. George Wilson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did George Wilson hit?
- George Wilson hit 3 career home runs with 40 hits.
- What teams did George Wilson play for?
- George Wilson played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1952), the New York Giants (1952–1953, 1956), and the New York Yankees (1956).
- What were George Wilson's career stats?
- In 145 games, George Wilson had 40 hits, 3 home runs, 19 RBI, and 15 runs, with a .191 batting average.
- What position did George Wilson play?
- George Wilson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Wilson and how much did he weigh?
- George Wilson was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did George Wilson hit each season?
- George Wilson's home runs by season: 2 in 1952, 0 in 1953, and 1 in 1956. His most in one season was 2, in 1952.
- What was George Wilson's career batting average?
- George Wilson batted .191 over his career, with 40 hits in 209 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Wilson have?
- George Wilson drove in 19 runs in his career.
- Is George Wilson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Wilson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.