George Borchers

Born: 4/18/1869 in Sacramento, CA, USA

Died: 10/24/1938 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-05-18 | Final Game: 1895-05-26

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George Bernard Borchers

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Biography

George Borchers, born in 1869, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, an era marked by the sport's evolution and increasing popularity. His career spanned from 1888 to 1895, during which he appeared in major league games that showcased the transition from the early days of baseball to a more organized and competitive format. Borchers held a career record of 4-5, finishing with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.72 and accumulating 26 strikeouts. While he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound reflected the growing emphasis on pitching during a time when the game was undergoing significant changes. Borchers played in a period when the sport was still establishing its identity, and pitchers began to play a pivotal role in teams' strategies. His playing style and statistics serve as a snapshot of a time when pitchers were developing their craft amidst evolving rules and player dynamics. Although his career was relatively brief, Borchers remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, contributing to the foundational years of the game that would lead to its modern form.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	5	11	11	7	1	0	67.7	68	28	2	32	26	3.72	0

Career ERA 3.72 vs. league average 3.71 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
1888	CHC	NL	4	4	10	10	7	1	0	67.0	67	26	29	26	3.49	2.95 (-19%)	-
1895	LS3	NL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0.7	1	2	3	0	27.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	33	3	2	2	0	0	2	1	1	13	0.061	0.088	0.121	0.209	0.0

Career AVG .061 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 77.0% below league average.

Career OBP .088 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 72.6% below league average.

Career SLG .121 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 65.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.209 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 69.0% 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
1888	CHC	NL	10	33	3	2	2	0	0	2	1	1	13	0.061	—	—	—	—	0.0
1895	LS3	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	5	0	3	0
P	11	0	1	16	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1888	CHN	OF	3	5	0	3	0
1888	CHN	P	10	1	16	4	1
1895	LS3	P	1	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11
Left Field	1
Right Field	2