George Lerchen

Born: 12/1/1922 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 3/26/2014 in Garden City, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-15 | Final Game: 1953-09-13

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Edward Lerchen

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Biography

George Lerchen, born in 1922, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1953. Over the course of his brief career, he participated in 36 games, where he recorded 10 hits, including one home run, and drove in five runs, finishing with a batting average of .204. In addition to his offensive contributions, Lerchen showcased his speed on the bases with one stolen base. Lerchen's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to integrate and move away from the constraints of the deadball era. While he may not have had an extensive career, his time in the major leagues contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Players like Lerchen, who fought to make their mark in a competitive environment, serve as reminders of the many athletes who have influenced the game, even in short stints.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
36	49	3	10	2	0	1	5	1	12	16	0.204	0.361	0.306	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career OBP .361 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
1952	DET	AL	14	32	1	5	1	0	1	3	1	7	10	0.156	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	CIN	NL	22	17	2	5	1	0	0	2	0	5	6	0.294	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	8	0	16	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	DET	OF	7	0	15	0	0	0
1953	CIN	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	4
Right Field	4