George Bjorkman, baseball player, 1983-1983

George Bjorkman

Born: 8/26/1956 in Ontario, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-07-10 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: George Anton Bjorkman

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Biography

George Bjorkman, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from July 10, 1983, to October 2, 1983. Primarily serving as a position player, Bjorkman made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball during a season characterized by a transition in the game’s offensive dynamics, moving away from the low-scoring, defensive styles of the past. Over the course of his short career, he appeared in 29 games, where he recorded 17 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 14 runs, finishing with a batting average of .227. Though his time in the majors was limited, Bjorkman showcased his potential as a contributor at the plate, reflecting the evolving strategies of the early 1980s when teams began to prioritize power hitting. As part of the larger narrative of baseball during this era, his career serves as a reminder of the myriad players who sought to make their mark in a competitive landscape. Despite not having a long-lasting career, Bjorkman's brief tenure in the big leagues highlighted the challenges and aspirations faced by many aspiring players of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 75 8 17 4 0 2 14 0 16 29 0.227 0.370 0.360 0.730 92.7

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career OBP .370 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +13.7% above league average.

Career SLG .360 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.730 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — near 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
1983 HOU NL 29 75 8 17 4 0 2 14 0 16 29 0.227 .260 (-13%) .324 (+14%) .389 (-8%) .714 (+2%) 92.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 29 25 136 16 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 HOU C 29 25 136 16 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 29

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oral Roberts University Tulsa OK 1976, 1977, 1978