George Mitterwald

Born: 6/7/1945 in Berkeley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-15 | Final Game: 1977-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: George Eugene Mitterwald

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Biography

George Mitterwald, born in 1945, was a notable position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1977. Over the course of his career, he played in 887 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a catcher and outfielder. Mitterwald compiled a total of 623 hits, which included 76 home runs and 301 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .236. He also contributed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 14 stolen bases. Mitterwald played during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the emergence of power hitters and evolving strategies in the game. While his statistics may not place him among the elite, his ability to handle pitchers and provide depth to his teams was invaluable. His versatility allowed him to adapt to various roles, contributing to teams such as the Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota Twins, where he left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. Mitterwald's career stands as a testament to the dedication and resilience required to thrive in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
887	2645	251	623	93	7	76	301	14	222	607	0.236	0.296	0.362	0.658	-2859.7

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career SLG .362 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — near 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	MIN	AL	3	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	MIN	AL	11	34	1	7	1	0	0	1	0	3	8	0.206	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	MIN	AL	69	187	18	48	8	0	5	13	0	17	47	0.257	.248 (+3%)	.320 (+2%)	.369 (+3%)	.689 (+3%)	92.6
1970	MIN	AL	117	369	36	82	12	2	15	46	3	34	84	0.222	.253 (-12%)	.325 (-11%)	.385 (+1%)	.711 (-5%)	-366.4
1971	MIN	AL	125	388	38	97	13	1	13	44	3	39	104	0.250	.249 (avg)	.316 (avg)	.365 (+7%)	.682 (+3%)	209.7
1972	MIN	AL	64	163	12	30	4	1	1	8	0	9	37	0.184	.243 (-25%)	.310 (-27%)	.353 (-32%)	.664 (-30%)	-835.8
1973	MIN	AL	125	432	50	112	15	0	16	64	3	39	111	0.259	.256 (+1%)	.325 (avg)	.378 (+7%)	.703 (+4%)	316.7
1974	CHC	NL	78	215	17	54	7	0	7	28	1	18	42	0.251	.256 (-2%)	.324 (-5%)	.369 (+3%)	.693 (avg)	-48.8
1975	CHC	NL	84	200	19	44	4	3	5	26	0	19	42	0.220	.257 (-15%)	.327 (-13%)	.374 (-8%)	.701 (-10%)	-408.2
1976	CHC	NL	101	303	19	65	7	0	5	28	1	16	63	0.215	.255 (-16%)	.320 (-22%)	.360 (-20%)	.681 (-21%)	-1244.0
1977	CHC	NL	110	349	40	83	22	0	9	43	3	28	69	0.238	.264 (-10%)	.329 (-10%)	.401 (-6%)	.730 (-8%)	-575.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	15	2	5	1	0	0	2	1	5	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1970	ALCS	MIN	2	8	2	4	1	0	0	2	0	2	0.500
1969	ALCS	MIN	2	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.143

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	36	28	262	16	2	17
C	796	687	4289	434	64	54
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	MIN	C	3	1	13	0	0	0
1968	MIN	C	10	10	69	4	3	0
1969	MIN	C	63	48	340	33	5	6
1969	MIN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1970	MIN	C	117	108	740	62	3	8
1971	MIN	C	120	109	656	53	10	7
1972	MIN	C	61	44	272	33	5	4
1973	MIN	C	122	114	676	59	6	6
1974	CHN	C	68	57	335	40	10	4
1975	CHN	1B	10	7	68	6	1	6
1975	CHN	C	59	40	247	32	7	4
1976	CHN	1B	25	21	192	10	1	11
1976	CHN	C	64	54	320	40	7	2
1977	CHN	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1977	CHN	C	109	102	621	78	8	13