George Pechiney, baseball player, 1885-1887

George Pechiney

Born: 9/20/1861 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 7/14/1943 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-08-04 | Final Game: 1887-06-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: George Adolphe Pechiney

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Biography

George Pechiney was a professional baseball pitcher who played during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Born in 1861, Pechiney made his Major League debut on August 4, 1885, and his career spanned until June 24, 1887. Throughout his time in the league, he played for various teams, showcasing his skills on the mound in an era where pitcher durability and stamina were crucial to success. Pechiney finished his career with a record of 23 wins and 34 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.23. He struck out 183 batters, reflecting his ability to challenge hitters despite the offensive environment of the time. While he did not record any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant in his day. Pechiney's performance during his brief career remains a testament to the early evolution of pitching in baseball, as players like him laid the groundwork for the future of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
23 34 61 61 56 3 0 514.3 568 242 13 207 183 4.23 0

Career ERA 4.23 vs. league average 3.55 across their career seasons — 19.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1885 CN2 AA 7 4 11 11 11 1 0 98.0 95 22 30 49 2.02 3.03 (+33%) -209.3
1886 CN2 AA 15 21 40 40 35 2 0 330.3 355 152 133 110 4.14 3.37 (-23%) -4966.5
1887 CL3 AA 1 9 10 10 10 0 0 86.0 118 68 44 24 7.12 4.17 (-71%) -3060.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 220 23 45 6 3 1 24 1 8 6 0.205 0.232 0.273 0.505 -411.6

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OBP .232 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.505 vs. league average 0.653 across their career seasons — 22.7% 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 CN2 AA 11 40 3 6 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.150 — — — — 0.0
1886 CN2 AA 41 144 14 30 4 2 1 21 1 6 0 0.208 .246 (-15%) .302 (-21%) .331 (-14%) .634 (-17%) -411.6
1887 CL3 AA 10 36 6 9 1 0 0 2 0 2 6 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 0 3 0 0 0
P 61 0 21 85 17 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1885 CN2 P 11 0 4 20 4 0
1886 CN2 OF 4 0 3 0 0 0
1886 CN2 P 40 0 17 45 8 2
1887 CL3 P 10 0 0 20 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 61
Center Field 2
Right Field 2