George Wilson
Born: 8/31/1924 in Cherryville, NC, USA
Died: 10/28/1974 in Kings Mountain, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-04-15 | Final Game: 1956-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: George Washington Wilson
Biography
George Wilson was a professional baseball player born in 1924, who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1956. Primarily a position player, Wilson appeared in 145 games over the course of his career. He was known for his versatility on the field, although his offensive contributions were limited, as evidenced by his career batting average of .191. He recorded a total of 40 hits, including 3 home runs and 19 runs batted in during his time in the league.
Wilson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the post-World War II resurgence of the sport and the integration of African American players into the major leagues. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that some of his contemporaries did, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during the 1950s. After retiring from professional play on September 30, 1956, Wilson's legacy remained a testament to the many players who contributed to the game in various capacities, even if they did not reach superstar status.
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 | 0.191 | 0.246 | 0.273 | 0.518 | -840.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | CHW | AL | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | NY1 | NL | 62 | 112 | 9 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.241 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | NY1 | NL | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | NL | 53 | 68 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0.132 | -574.6 |
| 1956 | NYY | AL | 11 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.167 | -574.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | WS | NYA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| OF | 36 | 6 | 54 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | NY1 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1952 | NY1 | OF | 21 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | OF | 8 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | NYA | OF | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 18 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 17 |