George Bamberger, baseball player, 1951-1959

George Bamberger

Born: 8/1/1923 in Staten Island, NY, USA

Died: 4/4/2004 in North Redington Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-19 | Final Game: 1959-04-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Irvin Bamberger

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Biography

George Bamberger was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1959. Primarily known as a position player, Bamberger played in a total of 11 games during his time in the league. Despite his limited playing time, he was part of the baseball landscape during a period marked by significant changes in the sport, including the integration of African American players and the evolution of playing styles in the post-war era. Throughout his career, Bamberger faced challenges that many players of his time encountered, as he recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While his statistics may not reflect a prolific career, Bamberger's journey through the major leagues serves as a reminder of the often overlooked narratives that contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His time in the sport ultimately laid groundwork for future generations and highlighted the fierce competition for roster spots in an era of burgeoning talent.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 10 1 0 0 1 14.3 25 15 4 10 3 9.42 0

Career ERA 9.42 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 142.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1951 NY1 NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 4 2 1 18.00 — 0.0
1952 NY1 NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 4.0 6 4 6 0 9.00 — 0.0
1959 BAL AL 0 0 3 1 0 0 1 8.3 15 7 2 2 7.56 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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
1951 NY1 NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1952 NY1 NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1959 BAL AL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 10 1 0 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 NY1 P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1952 NY1 P 5 0 0 1 0 0
1959 BAL P 3 1 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 10