George Cobb

Born: 9/25/1865 in Independence, IA, USA

Died: 8/19/1926 in Pomona, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-04-15 | Final Game: 1892-10-13

Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: George Woodworth Cobb

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Biography

George Cobb was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early days of Major League Baseball, marking his career from 1892 to 1904. Born in 1865, Cobb made his mark during a period when the game was still evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more organized and competitive structure. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 10-37, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.86, reflecting the challenges faced by many pitchers of his time. Cobb's pitching style was characterized by a focus on durability and the ability to take the mound frequently, as evidenced by his total of 159 strikeouts. Despite not securing any saves, his contributions on the field were instrumental in the development of the pitching position in a formative era for baseball. While his win-loss record may not have garnered him fame, Cobb's presence in the early leagues helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
10	37	53	47	42	0	0	394.3	495	213	21	140	159	4.86	0

Career ERA 4.86 vs. league average 3.28 across their career seasons — 48.0% 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
1892	BLN	NL	10	37	53	47	42	0	0	394.3	495	213	140	159	4.86	3.28 (-48%)	-2653.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
57	172	20	36	4	5	1	13	2	22	37	0.209	0.299	0.308	0.607	-167.6

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.607 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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
1892	BLN	NL	57	172	20	36	4	5	1	13	2	22	37	0.209	.244 (-15%)	.316 (-6%)	.327 (-6%)	.644 (-6%)	-167.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	6	0	4	0	0	0
P	53	0	12	96	14	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1892	BLN	OF	6	0	4	0	0	0
1892	BLN	P	53	0	12	96	14	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	53
Left Field	1
Center Field	1
Right Field	4