George Kahler, baseball player, 1910-1914

George Kahler

Born: 9/6/1889 in Athens, OH, USA

Died: 2/7/1924 in Battle Creek, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-08-13 | Final Game: 1914-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: George Runnells Kahler

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Biography

George Kahler was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1889, whose career spanned from 1910 to 1914. He played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive output. Kahler made a name for himself with a career record of 32-43 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.17, showcasing his ability to compete on the mound against some of the era's toughest hitters. Over his tenure, he struck out 285 batters, demonstrating a strikeout capability that reflected the changing dynamics of pitching during his playing years. Kahler's contributions to the game extended beyond just his statistics; he was part of a generation of players who helped shape the future of pitching in baseball. With only 2 saves to his name, his role primarily revolved around starting games and providing valuable innings for his teams. Though his career was relatively brief, Kahler's performances left an imprint on the teams he played for, and he remains a notable figure among the early 20th-century pitchers in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 43 109 77 41 5 2 627.7 631 221 3 272 285 3.17 0

Career ERA 3.17 vs. league average 3.09 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
1910 CLE AL 6 4 12 12 8 2 0 95.3 80 17 46 38 1.60 2.79 (+42%) -827.9
1911 CLE AL 9 8 30 17 10 0 1 154.3 153 56 66 97 3.27 3.37 (+3%) 838.2
1912 CLE AL 12 19 41 32 17 3 1 246.3 263 101 121 104 3.69 3.36 (-10%) -2096.7
1913 CLE AL 5 11 24 15 5 0 0 117.7 118 41 32 43 3.14 3.07 (-2%) 692.9
1914 CLE AL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 14.0 17 6 7 3 3.86 2.93 (-32%) -212.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
109 207 9 25 3 0 0 10 2 7 62 0.121 0.153 0.135 0.289 -1186.2

Career AVG .121 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career OBP .153 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 53.1% below league average.

Career SLG .135 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 60.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.289 vs. league average 0.672 across their career seasons — 57.0% 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
1910 CLE AL 12 35 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 13 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1911 CLE AL 30 54 4 9 1 0 0 3 1 1 21 0.167 .266 (-37%) .336 (-46%) .356 (-48%) .693 (-47%) -423.0
1912 CLE AL 41 80 2 9 2 0 0 4 1 4 18 0.113 .268 (-58%) .335 (-51%) .358 (-62%) .694 (-56%) -763.3
1913 CLE AL 24 33 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 7 0.061 — — — — 0.0
1914 CLE AL 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 109 12 28 131 9 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 CLE P 12 12 4 29 3 1
1911 CLE P 30 0 9 35 2 0
1912 CLE P 41 0 12 46 2 4
1913 CLE P 24 0 3 18 2 0
1914 CLE P 2 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 109

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Ohio University Athens OH 1906, 1907, 1908