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George Burns

First Base4 seasons1918–1929

Biography

George Burns was a Major League Baseball first baseman, born January 31, 1893 in Niles, OH. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 2" and 180 pounds, George Burns debuted on April 14, 1914 and last played on June 30, 1929.

Over 1870 major-league games, George Burns batted .307 with 2018 hits, 72 home runs, and 951 RBI in 6573 at-bats.

Every one of George's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

January 31, 1893

Birthplace

Niles, OH

Position

First Base

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 2", 180 lb

MLB Debut

April 14, 1914

Final Game

June 30, 1929

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1870 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1870	6573	901	2018	444	72	72	951	363	433	.307	.354	.429	.783

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1914	Detroit Tigers	138	478	139	5	57	.291
1915	Detroit Tigers	105	392	99	5	50	.253
1916	Detroit Tigers	136	479	137	4	73	.286
1917	Detroit Tigers	119	407	92	1	40	.226
1918	Philadelphia Athletics	130	505	178	6	70	.352
1919	Philadelphia Athletics	127	470	139	8	57	.296
1920	Philadelphia Athletics	22	60	14	1	7	.233
1920	Cleveland Indians	44	56	15	0	13	.268
1920	?	66	116	29	1	20	.250
1921	Cleveland Indians	85	244	88	0	49	.361
1922	Boston Red Sox	147	558	171	12	73	.306
1923	Boston Red Sox	146	551	181	7	82	.328
1924	Cleveland Indians	129	462	143	4	68	.310
1925	Cleveland Indians	127	488	164	6	79	.336
1926	Cleveland Indians	151	603	216	4	114	.358
1927	Cleveland Indians	140	549	175	3	78	.319
1928	Cleveland Indians	82	209	52	5	30	.249
1928	New York Yankees	4	4	2	0	0	.500
1928	?	86	213	54	5	30	.254
1929	New York Yankees	9	9	0	0	0	.000
1929	Philadelphia Athletics	29	49	13	1	11	.265
1929	?	38	58	13	1	11	.224

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, George Burns appears across the 1918-1920, 1929 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, George Burns played 308 games with 344 hits and 145 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with George Burns.

Cy Perkins Jimmy Dykes Tilly Walker Joe Dugan Red Shannon Scott Perry Amos Strunk Eddie Rommel

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did George Burns play?

George Burns was a first baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did George Burns play for the Athletics?

George Burns appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1918-1920, 1929.

Where was George Burns born?

George Burns was born on January 31, 1893 in Niles, OH.

What were George Burns's MLB career stats?

Over 1870 MLB games, George Burns hit .307 with 2018 hits, 72 home runs, and 951 RBI.

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