George Burton Pinkney (January 11, 1859 – November 10, 1926) born in Orange Prairie, Peoria, Illinois, was a third baseman for the Cleveland Blues (1884), Brooklyn Grays/Bridegrooms/Grooms(1885–91), St. Louis Browns (1892), and Louisville Colonels (1893).

He led the American Association in games (143), runs (134), times on base (234), and outs (419) in 1888.

In 10 seasons Pinkney played in 1,163 games and had 4,610 at-bats, 874 runs, 1,212 hits, 170 doubles, 56 triples, 21 home runs, 539 RBI, 526 walks, .263 batting average, .345 on-base percentage, .338 slugging percentage, and 1,557 total bases.

Both records have since been surpassed, the innings played mark standing for 95 years until it was broken by Cal Ripken Jr.

He died in Peoria, Illinois, at the age of 67 and was interred at Springdale Cemetery.