George Mappes, baseball player, 1885-1886

George Mappes

Born: 12/25/1865 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 2/20/1934 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-09-23 | Final Game: 1886-10-09

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: George Richard Mappes

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Biography

George Mappes, born in 1865, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century. Playing primarily as a position player, Mappes's career spanned from 1885 to 1886, during a transformative era in baseball characterized by the early stages of the modern game. He participated in 12 games at the major league level, where he recorded 6 hits and finished with a batting average of .182. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his brief stint in the league, his involvement in the game during this period reflected the evolving nature of baseball as it began to attract broader audiences. Mappes's career, though short, occurred during a time when the sport was establishing its identity, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble play of earlier years to a more structured competitive environment. As part of the early professional leagues, he contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, embodying the spirit of players who laid the groundwork for future generations. While he may not be a household name, Mappes remains a part of baseball's storied past, representing the many athletes who sought to make their mark in a burgeoning sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 33 3 6 0 1 0 0 0 2 5 0.182 0.229 0.242 0.471 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career OBP .229 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.471 vs. league average 0.625 across their career seasons — 24.6% 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
1885 BL2 AA 6 19 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1886 SL5 NL 6 14 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 0 16 12 5 1
3B 2 0 1 3 3 0
C 3 0 17 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1885 BL2 2B 6 0 16 12 4 1
1886 SL5 2B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1886 SL5 3B 2 0 1 3 3 0
1886 SL5 C 3 0 17 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3
Second Base 7
Third Base 2