George Sisler

1st Baseman

Class of 1939

George Sisler

1st Baseman

Class of 1939
George Sisler was a five-tool player before the term came into vogue.

Games

Birth year

About George Sisler

A five-tool player before the term came into vogue, George Sisler began his career as a pitcher before becoming one of the game's greatest hitters.

After graduating with a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Michigan in 1915, Sisler moved right onto the roster of the St. Louis Browns. Starting his career as a pitcher, he eventually became a first baseman in order to get his powerful left-handed bat in the lineup every day.

The Basics

Year inducted
1939
Birth Place
Manchester, Ohio
Birth Year
1893
Died
1973, Richmond Heights Missouri

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
St. Louis Browns
Primary Position
1st Baseman
Played For
St. Louis Browns, 1915-1922
St. Louis Browns, 1924-1927
Washington Senators, 1928
Boston Braves, 1928-1930

Career MLB Stats

Games
2,055
At bats
8,267
Hits
2,812
Walks
472
Runs
1,284
Doubles
425
Triples
164
Home Runs
102
RBI
1,178
Stolen Bases
375
Batting Average
.340
Ops
.847
On Base %
.379
Slugging %
.468

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