George Wilson
Born: 3/29/1889 in Old Town, ME, USA
Died: 3/26/1967 in Winthrop, ME, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-10-02 | Final Game: 1914-04-22
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: George Francis Wilson
Biography
George Wilson, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1911 to 1914, during a time when Major League Baseball was undergoing significant changes, transitioning from the deadball era into a period of increasing offensive output. Wilson played as a position player, appearing in a total of 6 games throughout his brief career.
In those six games, Wilson recorded 3 hits, resulting in a batting average of .188. Although he did not register any home runs or RBIs, his contributions came during an era that was marked by a focus on strategy and small-ball tactics. Wilson's time in the major leagues may have been limited, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the struggles and aspirations of players striving for success in the formative years of the sport.
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 | 0 | 0.188 | 0.278 | 0.188 | 0.465 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | DET | AL | 5 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 5 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | DET | C | 5 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1914 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick | ME | 1909, 1910, 1911 |