George Meister

Born: 1/29/1853 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 12/27/1928 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-15 | Final Game: 1884-10-15

Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: George F. Meister

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Biography

George Meister was a professional baseball player born in 1853, who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from August 15, 1884, to October 15, 1884, a brief period in which he participated in 34 games. Meister recorded 23 hits over the course of his short tenure, yielding a batting average of .193. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, he contributed to his teams in the foundational years of the sport when offensive statistics were beginning to be recorded more systematically. Meister's career unfolded during a pivotal era in baseball history, at a time when the sport was still developing its identity and fan base. The 1880s represented a transitional phase in the game, marked by the evolution of strategies and playing styles. Although his statistical contributions may not have left a lasting mark in the record books, players like Meister were instrumental in laying the groundwork for the future of baseball. His involvement in the fledgling leagues of the sport reflects the passion and dedication of players who helped shape baseball into America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
34	119	9	23	6	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.193	0.244	0.244	0.488	-303.7

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career SLG .244 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.488 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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
1884	TL1	AA	34	119	9	23	6	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.193	.243 (-21%)	.278 (-13%)	.327 (-25%)	.606 (-20%)	-303.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	34	0	27	40	15	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	TL1	3B	34	0	27	40	15	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	34