George Tebeau, baseball player, 1887-1895

George Tebeau

Born: 12/26/1861 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 2/4/1923 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-04-16 | Final Game: 1895-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

George Tebeau was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, making his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more dynamic offensive approach. Born in 1861, Tebeau’s career spanned from 1887 to 1895, during which he played in 628 games. He recorded a total of 623 hits, showcasing his consistency at the plate with a batting average of .269. Tebeau was not only a skilled hitter but also a notable base runner, finishing his career with 228 stolen bases, which reflected the speed and agility that defined his playing style. Throughout his career, Tebeau contributed significantly to his teams, accumulating 311 RBIs and hitting 15 home runs. His ability to drive in runs was a key aspect of his value as a player during a time when offensive production was increasingly becoming a focal point in baseball. Tebeau's legacy is marked by his contributions to the game during a transformative period, as baseball began to evolve into a sport that celebrated both power and speed, paving the way for future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 2 1 1 0 0 13.0 30 17 0 8 1 11.77 0

Career ERA 11.77 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 194.5% 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
1887 CN2 AA 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 8.0 21 12 3 1 13.50 — 0.0
1890 TL2 AA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5.0 9 5 5 0 9.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
628 2319 441 623 96 54 15 311 228 324 235 0.269 0.364 0.376 0.740 2695.5

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.740 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — +5.1% 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
1887 CN2 AA 85 318 57 94 12 5 4 33 37 31 31 0.296 .270 (+9%) .331 (+10%) .373 (+8%) .705 (+9%) 563.0
1888 CN2 AA 121 411 72 94 12 12 3 51 37 61 75 0.229 .238 (-4%) .290 (+16%) .319 (+6%) .610 (+11%) 1025.9
1889 CN2 AA 135 496 110 125 21 11 7 70 61 69 62 0.252 .263 (-4%) .334 (+5%) .357 (+7%) .691 (+6%) 645.6
1890 TL2 AA 94 381 71 102 16 10 1 36 55 51 0 0.268 .260 (+3%) .336 (+6%) .351 (+5%) .687 (+6%) 453.3
1894 WAS NL 61 222 41 50 10 6 0 28 17 37 20 0.225 .309 (-27%) .379 (-10%) .435 (-25%) .814 (-18%) -804.0
1894 CL4 NL 40 150 32 47 9 4 0 25 9 25 18 0.313 .309 (+1%) .379 (+9%) .435 (-2%) .814 (+3%) -804.0
1895 CL4 NL 92 341 58 111 16 6 0 68 12 50 29 0.326 .296 (+10%) .361 (+14%) .399 (+2%) .761 (+8%) 686.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 56 0 552 23 19 24
3B 1 0 2 3 1 0
OF 570 0 1026 78 122 12
P 2 0 1 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 CN2 OF 84 0 175 14 24 2
1887 CN2 P 1 0 1 3 0 0
1888 CN2 OF 121 0 195 20 21 3
1889 CN2 1B 1 0 8 0 1 1
1889 CN2 OF 134 0 241 18 33 3
1890 TL2 OF 94 0 182 14 10 1
1890 TL2 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1894 WAS OF 61 0 118 8 21 1
1894 CL4 1B 12 0 109 1 8 11
1894 CL4 3B 1 0 2 3 1 0
1894 CL4 OF 27 0 63 1 5 2
1895 CL4 1B 43 0 435 22 10 12
1895 CL4 OF 49 0 52 3 8 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
First Base 56
Third Base 1
Left Field 349
Center Field 170
Right Field 51