George Wilson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1914)
George Wilson was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1914 for the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 4 seasons. In 6 career games, he hit .188 with 3 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- Died
- 3/26/1967 in Winthrop, ME, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-10-02
- Last Game
- 1914-04-22
Full name: George Francis Wilson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .188 | .278 | .188 | .465 | 0 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.
Career OBP .278 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.
Career SLG .188 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.
Career OPS .465 vs. league average .674 across their career seasons — 31.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | DET | AL | 5 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 6 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 5 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .188 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-04-22 | BOS | PHA | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-10-08 | DET | SLA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1911-10-07 | DET | SLA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1911-10-06 | DET | SLA | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-10-04 | DET | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1911-10-02 | DET | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick | ME | 1909, 1910, 1911 |
George Wilson: the record in brief
The profile opens with George Wilson's first major league game on October 2, 1911; the last one listed came on April 22, 1914. The season rows list, in order, the Detroit Tigers (1911) and the Boston Red Sox (1914). At 5'9" and 170 pounds, Wilson is listed as a catcher. Wilson switch-hit and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 29, 1889, in Old Town, ME, USA. Wilson died on March 26, 1967, in Winthrop, ME, USA. The given name on file is George Francis Wilson.
Wilson's career batting table shows 6 games, 16 at bats and 3 hits, a .188 average. Set against a .260 league average for the same years, Wilson's .188 average sits 27.8% below it. By OPS the gap is 31.0% below league average (.465 against .674). 1911 produced Wilson's most hits, 3 of them for the Detroit Tigers.
Wilson appears at one position only: catcher, in 5 games.
Before the majors, Wilson played college baseball at Bowdoin College (1909, 1910, and 1911). The best of the last games listed came on October 6, 1911, 2 hits in 4 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Wilson
- What years did George Wilson play?
- George Wilson played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1914.
- Was George Wilson a pitcher?
- No. George Wilson was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did George Wilson hit?
- George Wilson hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did George Wilson play for?
- George Wilson played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1911) and the Boston Red Sox (1914).
- What were George Wilson's career stats?
- In 6 games, George Wilson had 3 hits and 2 runs, with a .188 batting average.
- What position did George Wilson play?
- George Wilson played primarily as a catcher, 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 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was George Wilson's career batting average?
- George Wilson batted .188 over his career, with 3 hits in 16 at bats.
- Is George Wilson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Wilson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.