George Cochran

Born: 2/12/1889 in Rusk, TX, USA

Died: 5/21/1960 in Harbor City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-07-29 | Final Game: 1918-09-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9"

Full name: George Leslie Cochran

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Biography

George Cochran was a professional baseball player born in 1889, whose career spanned the brief period from July 29, 1918, to September 2, 1918. Primarily a position player, Cochran made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 24 games. Throughout his short career, he recorded 7 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing with a batting average of .117. Despite not hitting any home runs, he showcased his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Cochran's career unfolded during a tumultuous time in American history, as the nation was emerging from World War I and experiencing significant social changes. While his statistics may not reflect the prowess of a star player, Cochran's participation in the league during this era highlights the diverse array of athletes who contributed to the game, often against the backdrop of larger societal shifts. His brief tenure in the majors serves as a reminder of the many players who have graced the diamond, each with their own unique stories in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	60	7	7	0	0	0	3	3	10	6	0.117	0.264	0.117	0.381	-327.4

Career AVG .117 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career SLG .117 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 64.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.381 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 41.0% 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
1918	BOS	AL	24	60	7	7	0	0	0	3	3	10	6	0.117	.255 (-54%)	.318 (-17%)	.326 (-64%)	.645 (-41%)	-327.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	22	0	11	37	2	4
SS	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1918	BOS	3B	22	0	11	37	2	4
1918	BOS	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	22
Shortstop	1