Lefty George

Born: 8/13/1886 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 5/13/1955 in York, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-14 | Final Game: 1918-08-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Thomas Edward George

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Biography

Lefty George, born in 1886, was a left-handed pitcher whose career spanned from 1911 to 1918. He played during an era when baseball was beginning to evolve, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Over his seven seasons in Major League Baseball, George recorded a win-loss record of 7-21, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.85. He struck out a total of 74 batters, showcasing his ability to navigate lineups and challenge hitters, although he did not earn any saves during his time on the mound. George's playing style was characterized by a typical left-handed approach, which often included a mix of pitches that aimed to keep batters off-balance. While his career statistics might not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the game during the early 20th century. Lefty George remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who shaped the sport in its formative years. He retired from professional baseball on August 24, 1918, leaving behind a legacy that resonates with the rich tapestry of the game's past.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
6.0	6.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.666

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
5.0	0	0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0.0	17.0	7.0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1929	6.0	6.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.666

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1929	5.0	0	0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0.0	17.0	7.0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	21	52	26	14	2	0	243.0	285	104	5	98	74	3.85	0

Career ERA 3.85 vs. league average 3.10 across their career seasons — 24.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1911	SLA	AL	4	9	27	13	6	1	116.3	136	54	51	23	4.18	3.37 (-24%)	-2734.0
1912	CLE	AL	0	5	11	5	2	0	44.3	69	24	18	18	4.87	3.36 (-45%)	-381.1
1915	CIN	NL	2	2	5	3	2	1	28.0	24	12	8	11	3.86	2.90 (-33%)	-417.3
1918	BSN	NL	1	5	9	5	4	0	54.3	56	14	21	22	2.32	2.83 (+18%)	28.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
55	92	5	14	1	3	0	1	0	4	16	0.152	0.188	0.228	0.416	0.0

Career AVG .152 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 42.6% below league average.

Career SLG .228 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.416 vs. league average 0.670 across their career seasons — 37.9% 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
1911	SLA	AL	27	44	1	5	0	0	0	2	11	0.114	—	—	—	—
1912	CLE	AL	11	14	1	3	1	1	0	1	1	0.214	—	—	—	—
1915	CIN	NL	7	12	1	4	0	2	1	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—
1918	BSN	NL	10	22	2	2	0	0	0	1	2	0.091	—	—	—	—