George Darby

Born: 2/6/1869 in Kansas City, MO, USA

Died: 2/25/1937 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1893-04-28 | Final Game: 1893-05-19

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: George William Darby

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Biography

George Darby, born in 1869, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1893 to 1904. He played during a transitional period in baseball history, marked by the evolution of pitching styles and the increasing popularity of the sport. Darby made a brief impact in Major League Baseball, taking to the mound in the early days of the modern era. His career record stood at 1-1, with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.76, which reflects the challenges pitchers faced in the high-scoring environment of the time. Throughout his short career, Darby showcased his abilities on the mound, recording a total of 6 strikeouts. While he did not achieve significant fame or longevity in the league, his presence as a pitcher contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history. The late 19th century was a time of experimentation in pitching, with strategies evolving rapidly, and Darby was part of that dynamic landscape, representing the early development of the game and the players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	4	3	2	0	0	29.0	41	25	2	18	6	7.76	0

Career ERA 7.76 vs. league average 4.66 across their career seasons — 66.5% 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
1893	CIN	NL	1	1	4	3	2	0	0	29.0	41	25	18	6	7.76	4.66 (-66%)	-904.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	10	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.300	0.364	0.300	0.664	0.0

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.664 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
1893	CIN	NL	4	10	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	13	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1893	CIN	P	4	0	0	13	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4