George Altman

Born: 3/20/1933 in Goldsboro, NC, USA

Died: 11/24/2025 in O'Fallon, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-04-11 | Final Game: 1967-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: George Lee Altman

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Biography

George Altman was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, known for his consistent hitting and versatility during his career from 1959 to 1967. Born in 1933, Altman made a significant impact on the game, particularly in the early years of the expansion era, when teams were looking for players who could contribute across multiple facets of the game. Over the course of his career, he played in 991 games, accumulating 832 hits, 101 home runs, and 403 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .269. His ability to steal bases was notable as well, with a total of 52 stolen bases to his name, showcasing his speed and athleticism on the field. Altman's contributions to the game were recognized with three All-Star selections, highlighting his status as one of the top players of his time. He played a key role in various teams, providing a reliable presence in the lineup and demonstrating a solid all-around game. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the integration of players and the expansion of the league, making his achievements all the more significant. After his retirement on October 1, 1967, Altman left behind a legacy as a skilled hitter and a respected player in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
991	3091	409	832	132	34	101	403	52	268	572	0.269	0.329	0.432	0.761	4651.2

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .432 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +13.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.761 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — +9.3% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1959	CHC	NL	135	420	54	103	14	4	12	47	1	34	80	0.245	.256 (-4%)	.323 (-4%)	.392 (-2%)	.715 (-3%)	-241.2
1960	CHC	NL	119	334	50	89	16	4	13	51	4	32	67	0.266	.255 (+4%)	.323 (+2%)	.387 (+17%)	.711 (+10%)	590.9
1961	CHC	NL	138	518	77	157	28	12	27	96	6	40	92	0.303	.258 (+17%)	.328 (+8%)	.399 (+40%)	.727 (+26%)	2376.5
1962	CHC	NL	147	534	74	170	27	5	22	74	19	62	89	0.318	.257 (+24%)	.326 (+21%)	.393 (+30%)	.719 (+26%)	2870.6
1963	STL	NL	135	464	62	127	18	7	9	47	13	47	93	0.274	.246 (+11%)	.308 (+10%)	.371 (+8%)	.680 (+9%)	769.2
1964	NYN	NL	124	422	48	97	14	1	9	47	4	18	70	0.230	.250 (-8%)	.312 (-16%)	.377 (-12%)	.690 (-14%)	-1188.9
1965	CHC	NL	90	196	24	46	7	1	4	23	3	19	36	0.235	.245 (-4%)	.310 (-3%)	.371 (-8%)	.682 (-6%)	-175.4
1966	CHC	NL	88	185	19	41	6	0	5	17	2	14	37	0.222	.248 (-11%)	.309 (-11%)	.376 (-11%)	.685 (-11%)	-350.5
1967	CHC	NL	15	18	1	2	2	0	0	1	0	2	8	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	47	38	346	25	1	34
OF	783	724	1446	52	35	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1959	CHN	OF	121	103	278	7	3	2
1960	CHN	1B	21	18	164	14	1	15
1960	CHN	OF	79	65	144	2	1	0
1961	CHN	1B	3	3	20	1	0	3
1961	CHN	OF	130	128	258	11	6	2
1962	CHN	1B	16	13	121	8	0	13
1962	CHN	OF	129	127	234	8	7	3
1963	SLN	OF	124	118	220	8	5	1
1964	NYN	OF	109	105	202	12	7	3
1965	CHN	1B	2	1	12	0	0	1
1965	CHN	OF	45	43	66	0	4	0
1966	CHN	1B	4	3	27	2	0	1
1966	CHN	OF	42	34	42	4	2	0
1967	CHN	1B	1	0	2	0	0	1
1967	CHN	OF	4	1	2	0	0	0