George Hausmann

Born: 2/11/1916 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 6/16/2004 in Boerne, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-18 | Final Game: 1949-09-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: George John Hausmann

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Biography

George Hausmann was a professional baseball player born in 1916 who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1949. As a position player, he appeared in 301 games during his career, primarily showcasing his abilities as a reliable hitter and solid contributor to his teams. Hausmann recorded a total of 304 hits, culminating in a batting average of .268, which reflected his consistent performance at the plate. Known for his versatility, he also demonstrated power with 3 home runs and contributed significantly to his teams with 78 RBIs. Additionally, Hausmann displayed speed on the basepaths, accumulating 10 stolen bases throughout his career. Hausmann's playing era was marked by the post-World War II period, a time when baseball was experiencing a surge in popularity and witnessed the integration of the sport. Though he played in a competitive environment, Hausmann carved out a niche for himself as a dependable player who could be relied upon in various situations. His contributions to the game during this transformative time remain a part of baseball's rich history. After retiring from baseball on September 8, 1949, Hausmann's legacy continued to influence the generations of players that followed.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
301	1136	173	304	35	13	3	78	10	120	77	0.268	0.338	0.329	0.667	-297.1

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.697 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
1944	NY1	NL	131	466	70	124	20	4	1	30	3	40	25	0.266	.261 (+2%)	.325 (-1%)	.357 (-7%)	.683 (-4%)	-336.9
1945	NY1	NL	154	623	98	174	15	8	2	45	7	73	46	0.279	.260 (+7%)	.328 (+8%)	.354 (-5%)	.683 (+2%)	381.0
1949	NY1	NL	16	47	5	6	0	1	0	3	0	7	6	0.128	—	—	—	—	-341.2