George Freese

Born: 9/12/1926 in Wheeling, WV, USA

Died: 7/27/2014 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-29 | Final Game: 1961-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: George Walter Freese

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Biography

George Freese, born in 1926, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1953 until his retirement on May 31, 1961. Over the course of his career, Freese played in 61 games, where he compiled a batting average of .257. He recorded a total of 48 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 23 runs. Known for his versatility on the field, Freese also showcased his speed with 1 stolen base during his tenure in the league. Freese's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the post-war era and the burgeoning excitement of the 1960s. While not among the most prolific players of his time, his contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in clutch situations where his ability to drive in runs helped his team secure victories. His legacy, while modest in terms of statistics, reflects the spirit of hardworking players who contributed to the fabric of the game during a competitive era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
61	187	17	48	8	2	3	23	1	18	22	0.257	0.327	0.369	0.696	-109.7

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .369 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — near 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
1953	DET	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	PIT	NL	51	179	17	46	8	2	3	22	1	17	18	0.257	.258 (-1%)	.332 (-2%)	.393 (-5%)	.726 (-3%)	-109.7
1961	CHC	NL	9	7	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	4	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0