George Staller, baseball player, 1943-1943

George Staller

Born: 4/1/1916 in Rutherford Heights, PA, USA

Died: 7/3/1992 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-14 | Final Game: 1943-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: George Walborn Staller

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Biography

George Staller, born in 1916, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball during the early 1940s. His career spanned from September 14, 1943, to October 3, 1943, during a tumultuous time in American history marked by World War II. As a position player, Staller appeared in 21 games, where he showcased his talents with a batting average of .271. He collected 23 hits, including 3 home runs and drove in 12 runs, demonstrating a solid offensive presence in a league facing player shortages due to the war. Though his time in the majors was relatively short, Staller's performance reflected the competitive spirit of the era, as players often stepped up to fill the gaps left by those serving in the military. With 1 stolen base to his name, he also exhibited a measure of speed that complemented his hitting ability. While Staller may not have achieved long-lasting fame, his contributions during a critical period in baseball history remain a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 85 14 23 1 3 3 12 1 5 6 0.271 0.326 0.459 0.785 190.0

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .459 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +32.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.785 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +16.9% 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
1943 PHA AL 21 85 14 23 1 3 3 12 1 5 6 0.271 .255 (+6%) .324 (avg) .346 (+32%) .671 (+17%) 190.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 20 0 42 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 PHA OF 20 0 42 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 20