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George Whiteman Notable

b. December 23, 1882 · Boston Americans 1907, New York Yankees 1913, Boston Red Sox 1918

George Whiteman played for three clubs across 12 seasons as a left fielder, opening with the Boston Americans in 1907 and closing with the Boston Red Sox in 1918.

Across 86 games he batted .271, with 70 hits and 32 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 17 doubles and 11 stolen bases.

He played 82 games in the outfield, with 126 putouts and 9 errors.

He was born in Peoria, IL, USA on December 23, 1882, and died on February 10, 1947. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1907 BOS 41202 000 1040 .167
1913 NYY 1132811 310 2722 .344
1918 BOS 712142457 1401 282099 .266
Career 862583270 1711 31271511 .271

On this day & linked events

1882

Born December 23, 1882

Peoria, IL, USA

1947

Died February 10, 1947

1907

Major-league debut: George Whiteman

George Whiteman made a major-league debut on September 13, 1907.

1918

Final major-league game: George Whiteman

George Whiteman played a final major-league game on September 2, 1918.