George Darrow

Born: 7/12/1903 in Beloit, KS, USA

Died: 3/24/1983 in Sun City, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-04-22 | Final Game: 1934-07-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George Oliver Darrow

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Biography

George Darrow, born in 1903, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief period from 1934 to 1934. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was beginning to transition away from the constraints of the deadball era, moving towards a new age of offensive prowess. Darrow played in a challenging environment, where pitching was a highly competitive and evolving craft. Throughout his career, Darrow recorded a win-loss record of 2-6, showcasing his struggles on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.51. He tallied a total of 14 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, reflecting his role as a contributor to his team's pitching staff. Despite the brevity of his career, Darrow’s time in baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport during the 1930s, an era marked by both the Great Depression and the changing dynamics of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	6	17	8	2	0	1	49.0	57	30	4	28	14	5.51	0

Career ERA 5.51 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 28.4% 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
1934	PHI	NL	2	6	17	8	2	0	1	49.0	57	30	28	14	5.51	4.29 (-28%)	-1706.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	15	3	2	2	0	0	0	0	4	6	0.133	0.316	0.267	0.582	0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 52.0% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.582 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 20.6% 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
1934	PHI	NL	17	15	3	2	2	0	0	0	0	4	6	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	17	0	2	12	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	PHI	P	17	0	2	12	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17