George Bausewine

Born: 3/22/1869 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 7/29/1947 in Norristown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-09-14 | Final Game: 1889-10-11

Height: 6'2" | Weight: 207 lbs

Full name: George W. Bausewine

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Biography

George Bausewine was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1869, who played in the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era toward a more modern game. Bausewine's career spanned from 1889 to 1909, during which he made notable contributions to the teams he played for. His career record stood at 1-4, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.9 and a total of 18 strikeouts. While he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher was significant in the context of a developing sport that was still solidifying its strategies and styles. Bausewine's time in Major League Baseball occurred during an era when the game was evolving rapidly, with the introduction of new rules and an increase in the popularity of the sport across the United States. Although his win-loss record may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Bausewine's ability to post a sub-4.0 ERA indicates he was capable of keeping games competitive. His contributions to the early days of professional baseball helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players, even as the game continued to change dramatically in the years following his retirement.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	4	7	6	6	0	0	55.3	64	24	1	33	18	3.90	0

Career ERA 3.90 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — near 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
1889	PH4	AA	1	4	7	6	6	0	0	55.3	64	24	33	18	3.90	3.93 (+1%)	-1309.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	21	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	4	8	0.048	0.200	0.048	0.248	0.0

Career AVG .048 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 81.9% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career SLG .048 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 86.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.248 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 64.2% 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
1889	PH4	AA	7	21	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	4	8	0.048	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	0	12	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1889	PH4	P	7	0	0	12	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7