Milt Galatzer

Born: 5/4/1907 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 1/29/1976 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-06-25 | Final Game: 1939-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Milton Galatzer

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Biography

Milt Galatzer was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1933 to 1939. Born in 1907, Galatzer emerged during a time when the game was beginning to evolve, moving away from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. He played primarily as a position player and appeared in 251 games throughout his career. Galatzer compiled a respectable .268 batting average, amassing 192 hits, which included 1 home run and 57 runs batted in (RBIs). His speed on the bases was evident, as he recorded 10 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute beyond just hitting. Galatzer's playing style reflected the characteristics of many players of his era, emphasizing contact hitting and strategic base running. While he may not have achieved the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, he carved out a niche as a reliable performer in the leagues he played. His contributions during his playing years provided valuable experience and insights to the teams he was part of, as they navigated the changing landscape of Major League Baseball leading into the late 1930s. Galatzer retired from the game on October 1, 1939, leaving behind a legacy as a steady competitor in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	6.0	7	3	0	5	3	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.59 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
1936	CLE	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	6.0	7	3	5	3	4.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
251	717	105	192	25	7	1	57	10	92	46	0.268	0.354	0.326	0.681	-543.0

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .354 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 7.3% 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
1933	CLE	AL	57	160	19	38	2	1	1	17	2	23	21	0.237	.270 (-12%)	.329 (+1%)	.377 (-25%)	.707 (-13%)	-280.1
1934	CLE	AL	49	196	29	53	10	2	0	15	3	21	8	0.270	.278 (-3%)	.340 (+1%)	.392 (-13%)	.733 (-6%)	-188.6
1935	CLE	AL	93	259	45	78	9	3	0	19	4	35	8	0.301	.279 (+8%)	.342 (+13%)	.399 (-10%)	.742 (+1%)	182.7
1936	CLE	AL	49	97	12	23	4	1	0	6	1	13	8	0.237	.283 (-17%)	.349 (-5%)	.404 (-26%)	.753 (-16%)	-257.0
1939	CIN	NL	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0