George Korince

Born: 1/10/1946 in Ottawa, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1966-09-10 | Final Game: 1967-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: George Eugene Korince

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Biography

George Korince, born in 1946, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1966 to 1967. Making his debut in the midst of an era characterized by a shift in pitching styles and the growing emphasis on power hitting, Korince brought a unique approach to the mound. He played during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to see the rise of more specialized relief pitchers, although Korince himself did not record any saves throughout his brief career. Korince finished his time in the major leagues with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the challenges of the game. Over the course of his limited appearances, he tallied 13 strikeouts. While his time in the spotlight was short-lived, Korince's contributions to the teams he played for during the 1966 and 1967 seasons remain a part of baseball history, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of many players who sought to make their mark in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	11	0	0	0	0	17.0	11	8	1	14	13	4.24	0

Career ERA 4.24 vs. league average 3.41 across their career seasons — 24.1% worse than 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
1966	DET	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.0	1	0	3	2	0.00	—	0.0
1967	DET	AL	1	0	9	0	0	0	0	14.0	10	8	11	11	5.14	3.30 (-56%)	-333.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1966	DET	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	DET	AL	9	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	0	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	DET	P	2	0	0	0	0	0
1967	DET	P	9	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11