George Chalmers

Born: 6/7/1888 in Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland

Died: 8/5/1960 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-09-21 | Final Game: 1916-08-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 189 lbs

Full name: George W. Chalmers

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Biography

George Chalmers was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1888, whose career spanned from 1910 until 1916. He played during a transitional era in baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing prominence of the modern game. Chalmers was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and his ability to challenge hitters, which was reflected in his career statistics; he finished with a record of 29 wins and 41 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.41, and a total of 290 strikeouts. Throughout his career, Chalmers demonstrated a strong pitching repertoire, contributing to his team's efforts with a total of 6 saves. His time in Major League Baseball coincided with significant changes in the sport, including the rise of the deadball era, which emphasized pitching prowess and defense. Although his win-loss record may not fully capture his talents, his strikeout numbers indicate his effectiveness and skill in a challenging competitive landscape. After retiring in 1916, Chalmers left his mark on the game as a dedicated pitcher, remembered for his contributions during a pivotal time in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
29	41	121	77	36	4	6	646.3	645	245	17	279	290	3.41	0

Career ERA 3.41 vs. league average 3.01 across their career seasons — 13.3% 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
1910	PHI	NL	1	1	4	3	2	0	0	22.0	21	13	11	12	5.32	2.79 (-91%)	-60.2
1911	PHI	NL	13	10	38	22	11	3	4	208.7	196	72	101	101	3.11	3.37 (+8%)	-1536.7
1912	PHI	NL	3	4	12	8	3	0	0	57.7	64	21	37	22	3.28	3.36 (+3%)	-2445.4
1913	PHI	NL	3	10	26	14	4	0	1	116.0	133	62	51	46	4.81	3.07 (-57%)	-1537.1
1914	PHI	NL	0	3	3	2	1	0	0	18.0	23	11	15	6	5.50	2.93 (-88%)	-693.2
1915	PHI	NL	8	9	26	20	13	1	1	170.3	159	47	45	82	2.48	2.90 (+14%)	1863.4
1916	PHI	NL	1	4	12	8	2	0	0	53.7	49	19	19	21	3.19	2.78 (-15%)	-639.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
121	209	8	34	8	0	0	9	0	4	84	0.163	0.178	0.201	0.379	-858.2

Career AVG .163 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.

Career OBP .178 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career SLG .201 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.379 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 42.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1910	PHI	NL	4	7	0	1	1	0	0	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	PHI	NL	38	73	4	13	4	2	1	26	0.178	.266 (-33%)	.336 (-44%)	.356 (-35%)	.693 (-39%)	-497.1
1912	PHI	NL	12	16	2	3	0	0	2	9	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	PHI	NL	26	33	2	7	0	1	0	13	0.212	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	PHI	NL	3	6	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	PHI	NL	26	59	0	10	3	6	1	20	0.169	.250 (-32%)	.318 (-42%)	.332 (-34%)	.651 (-38%)	-361.2
1916	PHI	NL	12	15	0	0	0	0	0	10	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0