George Paynter

Born: 7/6/1871 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 9/28/1950 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-08-12 | Final Game: 1894-08-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 125 lbs

Full name: George Washington Paynter

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Biography

George Paynter was a professional baseball player born in 1871, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a single day on August 12, 1894. He played as a position player, taking the field for the Chicago Colts during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Despite participating in only one game, Paynter's presence in the major leagues exemplified the spirit and aspirations of many players during this formative period in baseball history. In his sole appearance, Paynter did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. However, he did successfully steal one base, highlighting his speed and athleticism on the field. While his career statistics may be modest, Paynter's brief foray into the major leagues remains a testament to the countless players who contributed to the evolution of baseball, embodying the dreams of aspiring athletes in the late 19th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.000	0.200	0.000	0.200	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 47.3% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .435 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.814 across their career seasons — 75.4% 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
1894	STL	NL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1894	SLN	OF	1	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	1