George Scharein

Born: 11/21/1914 in Decatur, IL, USA

Died: 12/23/1981 in Decatur, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-19 | Final Game: 1940-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: George Albert Scharein

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Biography

George Scharein was a professional baseball player born in 1914, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1940. Primarily a position player, Scharein played in a total of 388 games during his career, showcasing his talents in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. He recorded 316 hits, which contributed to his career batting average of .240. Known for his versatility on the field, Scharein also tallied 119 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the bases with 28 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Despite facing the challenges of competing in a league evolving towards power hitting, Scharein carved out a respectable niche for himself, finishing his career with 2 home runs. His career spanned a time when baseball was beginning to see the integration of players from diverse backgrounds, although Scharein himself did not play during the height of this transformation. He left the game in 1940, but his contributions during his brief career remain a testament to the grit and determination of players in that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
388	1317	126	316	53	6	2	119	28	65	123	0.240	0.277	0.294	0.571	-6096.3

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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
1937	PHI	NL	146	511	44	123	20	1	0	57	13	36	47	0.241	.276 (-13%)	.342 (-14%)	.398 (-29%)	.740 (-22%)	-2322.8
1938	PHI	NL	117	390	47	93	16	4	1	29	11	16	33	0.238	.272 (-13%)	.341 (-21%)	.392 (-22%)	.734 (-22%)	-1761.2
1939	PHI	NL	118	399	35	95	17	1	1	33	4	13	40	0.238	.274 (-13%)	.342 (-23%)	.393 (-25%)	.735 (-24%)	-2012.2
1940	PHI	NL	7	17	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.294	—	—	—	—	0.0