George Proeser

Born: 5/30/1864 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 10/13/1941 in New Burlington, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-09-15 | Final Game: 1890-07-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

George Proeser was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time marked by the evolution of the game as it began to embrace more modern styles of play. Born in 1864, Proeser made his Major League debut on April 25, 1888, and competed until his final appearance on July 10, 1890. Throughout his brief career, he showcased his skills on the mound with a record of 3-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.81, a respectable figure for the era that often emphasized pitching finesse over power. Proeser accumulated a total of 20 strikeouts during his time in the league, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's defensive efforts. While he did not record any saves, his performance helped solidify his role as a reliable pitcher in a rapidly changing baseball landscape. As the sport transitioned from the deadball era toward more offensive-minded play, Proeser’s contributions were part of the foundational shifts that would shape future generations of players. Despite a relatively short career, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history from a pivotal era in the sport's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	4	7	7	7	1	0	59.0	53	25	4	30	20	3.81	0

Career ERA 3.81 vs. league average 2.95 across their career seasons — 29.5% 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
1888	CL3	AA	3	4	7	7	7	1	0	59.0	53	25	30	20	3.81	2.95 (-29%)	-2576.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	76	16	20	3	1	1	7	1	11	5	0.263	0.356	0.368	0.725	65.3

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .356 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.725 vs. league average 0.657 across their career seasons — +10.2% above 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
1888	CL3	AA	7	23	5	7	2	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.304	—	—	—	—	0.0
1890	SR2	AA	13	53	11	13	1	1	1	6	1	10	0	0.245	.260 (-6%)	.336 (+8%)	.351 (+2%)	.687 (+5%)	65.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	13	0	16	1	2	0
P	7	0	0	11	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1888	CL3	P	7	0	0	11	2	0
1890	SR2	OF	13	0	16	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7
Right Field	13