George Canale, baseball player, 1989-1991

George Canale

Born: 8/11/1965 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-09-03 | Final Game: 1991-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: George Anthony Canale

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Biography

George Canale, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1991. Primarily serving as a position player, Canale played a total of 44 games during his brief career. He showcased power at the plate, hitting 4 home runs and driving in 13 runs, although he finished with a batting average of .164. Despite the limited playing time, his contributions reflected the competitive nature of the era, characterized by a mix of emerging talents and established stars. Canale's playing style was typical of the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period when baseball was evolving with a focus on power hitters and strategic gameplay. While he did not steal any bases during his time in the majors, his ability to hit for power made him a noteworthy figure in the lineup. Though his career was short-lived, George Canale remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the challenges many players faced in establishing themselves in a highly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 73 15 12 4 0 4 13 0 12 15 0.164 0.276 0.384 0.659 0.0

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1989 ATL AL 13 26 5 5 1 0 1 3 0 2 3 0.192 — — — — 0.0
1990 ATL AL 10 13 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 6 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1991 ATL AL 21 34 6 6 2 0 3 10 0 8 6 0.176 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 36 24 219 23 3 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 ML4 1B 11 7 86 4 1 4
1990 ML4 1B 6 5 32 4 0 1
1991 ML4 1B 19 12 101 15 2 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 36
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 ML4 AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $100,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg VA 1984, 1985, 1986