George Prentiss, baseball player, 1901-1902

George Prentiss

Born: 6/10/1876 in Wilmington, DE, USA

Died: 9/8/1902 in Wilmington, DE, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-09-23 | Final Game: 1902-07-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Pepper Prentiss

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Biography

George Prentiss was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, spanning a brief career from 1901 to 1902. Born in 1876, Prentiss made his mark during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era towards a more offense-oriented game. He played for teams in a time when pitching styles were evolving, and his contributions to the mound reflected the burgeoning complexities of the sport. During his career, Prentiss compiled a record of 3-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.31. He recorded a total of 10 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower batters in key situations. Despite his modest statistics, his role as a pitcher during this formative period of baseball history contributed to the foundation of the game as it moved towards the more dynamic styles of play that would come to define the following decades. Prentiss's time in the major leagues, though short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's early professional landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 3 11 7 4 0 0 57.7 76 34 1 21 10 5.31 0

Career ERA 5.31 vs. league average 3.33 across their career seasons — 59.4% 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
1901 BOS AL 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 10.0 7 2 6 0 1.80 3.49 (+48%) -310.6
1902 BOS AL 2 2 7 4 3 0 0 41.0 55 24 10 9 5.27 3.17 (-66%) 218.2
1902 BLA AL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 6.7 14 8 5 1 10.80 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 23 1 6 0 0 0 3 0 2 5 0.261 0.320 0.261 0.581 0.0

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .261 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.581 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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
1901 BOS AL 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1902 BOS AL 7 16 1 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.312 — — — — 0.0
1902 BLA AL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 11 0 1 16 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 BOS P 2 0 0 3 0 0
1902 BOS P 7 0 1 12 0 0
1902 BLA P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 11