George Maisel

Born: 3/12/1892 in Catonsville, MD, USA

Died: 11/20/1968 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-05-01 | Final Game: 1922-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George John Maisel

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Biography

George Maisel was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1913 until his retirement on September 30, 1922. Known primarily as a position player, he appeared in a total of 168 games throughout his career. Maisel showcased his offensive skills with a batting average of .282, accumulating 141 hits and driving in 50 RBIs. While he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 18 stolen bases during his time in the league. Maisel played during an era of baseball that was characterized by a transition away from the deadball style, where speed and contact hitting were critical components of the game. His contributions were significant in a period when players began to adapt to a more dynamic approach, emphasizing both speed and contact hitting. Although not a household name in baseball history, George Maisel's performance exemplified the skills and style of play that were prevalent in the early 20th century, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he played for and the fans who watched him.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
6.0	6.0	2.0	4.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0.667	0.667	1.167	1.834

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1928	6.0	6.0	2.0	4.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0.667	0.667	1.167	1.834

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
168	500	67	141	10	3	0	50	18	20	24	0.282	0.314	0.314	0.628	-1176.0

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1913	SLA	AL	11	18	2	3	2	0	1	0	1	7	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	DET	AL	8	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	CHC	NL	111	393	54	122	7	2	43	17	11	13	0.310	.286 (+8%)	.344 (-3%)	.395 (-14%)	.739 (-9%)	-672.7
1922	CHC	NL	38	84	9	16	1	1	6	1	8	2	0.190	.285 (-33%)	.345 (-25%)	.397 (-43%)	.743 (-34%)	-503.4