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George Kell

Third Base4 seasons1943–1946

Biography

George Kell was a Major League Baseball third baseman, born August 23, 1922 in Swifton, AR. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 9" and 175 pounds, George Kell debuted on September 28, 1943 and last played on September 14, 1957.

Over 1795 major-league games, George Kell batted .306 with 2054 hits, 78 home runs, and 870 RBI in 6702 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
August 23, 1922
Birthplace
Swifton, AR
Position
Third Base
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 9", 175 lb
MLB Debut
September 28, 1943
Final Game
September 14, 1957
Seasons with A's
4

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1795 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
1795670288120543855078870621287.306.367.414.781
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1943Philadelphia Athletics15101.200
1944Philadelphia Athletics139514138044.268
1945Philadelphia Athletics147567154456.272
1946Philadelphia Athletics268726011.299
1946Detroit Tigers105434142441.327
1946?131521168452.322
1947Detroit Tigers152588188593.320
1948Detroit Tigers92368112244.304
1949Detroit Tigers134522179359.343
1950Detroit Tigers1576412188101.340
1951Detroit Tigers147598191259.319
1952Detroit Tigers3915245117.296
1952Boston Red Sox7527688640.319
1952?114428133757.311
1953Boston Red Sox1344601411273.307
1954Boston Red Sox269324010.258
1954Chicago White Sox7123366548.283
1954?9732690558.276
1955Chicago White Sox128429134881.312
1956Chicago White Sox218025111.313
1956Baltimore Orioles10234590837.261
1956?123425115948.271
1957Baltimore Orioles9931092944.297

Season-by-Season

1946Philadelphia AthleticsThird Base1945Philadelphia AthleticsThird Base1944Philadelphia AthleticsThird Base1943Philadelphia AthleticsThird Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, George Kell appears across the 1943-1946 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, George Kell played 313 games with 319 hits and 112 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with George Kell.

Russ ChristopherJesse FloresIrv HallCarl ScheibDick SiebertBobo NewsomLum HarrisBobby Estalella

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did George Kell play?
George Kell was a third baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did George Kell play for the Athletics?
George Kell appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1943-1946.
Where was George Kell born?
George Kell was born on August 23, 1922 in Swifton, AR.
What were George Kell's MLB career stats?
Over 1795 MLB games, George Kell hit .306 with 2054 hits, 78 home runs, and 870 RBI.

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