George Dumont, baseball player, 1915-1919

George Dumont

Born: 11/13/1895 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

Died: 10/13/1956 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-14 | Final Game: 1919-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: George Henry Dumont

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Biography

George Dumont was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1915 to 1919. Born in 1895, Dumont made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 10-23, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite facing challenges in securing victories. His earned run average (ERA) stood at an impressive 2.85, reflecting his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring opportunities. Dumont's career was notable for his strikeout capability, as he recorded a total of 128 strikeouts and notched 3 saves, demonstrating his versatility and effectiveness as a pitcher in various situations. Although his overall win-loss record may not have been stellar, his performance in a challenging era laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers who would follow in his footsteps. Dumont's contributions to the game, particularly in a time when pitching was evolving, underscore his significance in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 23 77 35 14 4 3 347.0 294 110 4 130 128 2.85 0

Career ERA 2.85 vs. league average 2.86 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
1915 WSN AL 2 1 6 4 3 2 0 40.0 23 9 12 18 2.02 2.90 (+30%) -
1916 WSN AL 2 3 17 5 2 0 1 53.0 37 18 17 21 3.06 2.78 (-10%) -
1917 WSN AL 5 14 37 23 8 2 2 204.7 171 58 76 65 2.55 2.69 (+5%) -
1918 WSN AL 1 1 4 1 1 0 0 14.0 18 8 6 12 5.14 2.83 (-82%) -
1919 BOS AL 0 4 13 2 0 0 0 35.3 45 17 19 12 4.33 3.09 (-40%) -719.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
77 94 4 6 1 1 0 4 0 11 44 0.064 0.178 0.096 0.273 -635.8

Career AVG .064 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 74.7% below league average.

Career OBP .178 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.

Career SLG .096 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 71.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.273 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — 57.9% 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
1915 WSN AL 6 12 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1916 WSN AL 17 14 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 7 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1917 WSN AL 37 58 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 5 28 0.034 .248 (-86%) .312 (-56%) .323 (-89%) .635 (-73%) -635.8
1918 WSN AL 4 3 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1919 BOS AL 13 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 77 0 19 79 13 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 WS1 P 6 0 3 7 1 0
1916 WS1 P 17 0 1 11 2 0
1917 WS1 P 37 0 11 46 8 2
1918 WS1 P 4 0 0 4 0 0
1919 BOS P 13 0 4 11 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 77