George Sisler

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George Sisler

Inducted:
1939

George Sisler MLB Hall of Fame

Personal Details

Born:
March 24, 1893
Manchester, Ohio, U.S.

Died:
March 26, 1973
Richmond Heights, Missouri, U.S.

Position:

First baseman
Manager

College:
University of Michigan

George Sisler was one of baseball’s most skilled and graceful first basemen, known for his remarkable contact hitting and athletic fielding. Playing the bulk of his career with the St. Louis Browns (1915–1927), Sisler batted over .400 twice and led the league in hits and stolen bases multiple times.

In 1920, he set a Major League record with 257 hits—a mark that stood until 2004. His smooth swing and disciplined approach at the plate made him a tough out in any lineup. Despite missing the entire 1923 season due to sinus-related vision issues, Sisler returned to remain a productive hitter and respected team leader. He retired with a career batting average of .340.

Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939, Sisler is remembered as one of the finest pure hitters in the game’s history.

Sisler's Awards and Records

  • 2× AL batting champion (1920, 1922)
  • 4× AL stolen base leader (1918, 1921, 1922, 1927)
  • 2× AL Batting Champion (1920, 1922)
  • 257 hits in 1920 — MLB single-season record (stood for 84 years)
  • MVP (American League, 1922)

MLB Records

  • Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (1939)
  • Led AL in hits twice and stolen bases four times
  • Career .340 batting average

    MLB Teams:
    As Player

    St. Louis Browns (1915–1922, 1924–1927)
    Washington Senators (1928)
    Boston Braves (1928–1930)

    As Manager

    St. Louis Browns (1924–1926)


    MLB Stats

    Games Played
    2,055
    At Bats
    8,267
    Hits
    2,812
    Batting Average
    .340
    Runs Scored
    1,284
    Home Runs
    102
    Runs Batted In (RBI)
    1,178
    Stolen Bases
    375
    On-Base Percentage
    .379
    OPS (On-base + Slugging)
    .847

    Managerial record
    218–241
    Winning %
    .475