George Derby

Born: 7/15/1857 in Webster, MA, USA

Died: 7/4/1925 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1881-05-02 | Final Game: 1883-07-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Henry Derby

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Biography

George Derby was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1857, whose career spanned from May 2, 1881, to July 3, 1883. Derby played during an era when the game was evolving, transitioning from the rudimentary styles of the 1870s to the more organized approaches that defined the burgeoning National League. Over his brief but impactful career, he compiled a record of 48 wins and 56 losses, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound. Derby finished his career with a commendable earned run average of 3.01, reflecting his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. He recorded a total of 428 strikeouts, demonstrating his proficiency and skill in the art of pitching, while also achieving one save. His contributions to the game during the early years of professional baseball helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing sport. Although his major league tenure was short, George Derby remains a notable figure in the history of baseball for his role during this formative period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
48	56	110	107	105	12	1	964.3	1064	322	14	182	428	3.01	0

Career ERA 3.01 vs. league average 2.99 across their career seasons — near 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
1881	DTN	NL	29	26	56	55	55	9	0	494.7	505	121	86	212	2.20	2.77 (+21%)	4767.8
1882	DTN	NL	17	20	40	39	38	3	0	362.0	386	131	81	182	3.26	2.80 (-16%)	848.1
1883	BFN	NL	2	10	14	13	12	0	1	107.7	173	70	15	34	5.85	3.22 (-82%)	-511.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
115	444	40	87	6	2	0	23	0	11	59	0.196	0.215	0.218	0.434	-1969.1

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career OBP .215 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career SLG .218 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.434 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1881	DTN	NL	59	236	17	44	3	1	12	4	29	0.186	.260 (-28%)	.290 (-31%)	.338 (-39%)	.628 (-35%)	-1274.3
1882	DTN	NL	40	149	13	29	2	1	8	7	23	0.195	.248 (-22%)	.275 (-16%)	.329 (-33%)	.605 (-25%)	-512.5
1883	BFN	NL	16	59	10	14	1	0	3	0	7	0.237	.257 (-8%)	.285 (-17%)	.345 (-26%)	.631 (-22%)	-182.2