George Textor, baseball player, 1914-1915

George Textor

Born: 12/27/1886 in Newport, KY, USA

Died: 3/10/1954 in Massillon, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-19 | Final Game: 1915-06-23

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: George Bernhardt Textor

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Biography

George Textor was a professional baseball player born in 1886, whose career spanned from 1914 to 1915. As a position player, Textor competed in 25 games in the major leagues, where he recorded 12 hits and drove in 4 runs, culminating in a batting average of .19. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases during his brief tenure, his contributions to the game came during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. Textor's playing career, though short-lived, reflected the challenges faced by athletes of his time as they navigated the complexities of both the game and the broader social landscape. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that define many of his contemporaries, his presence on the field during the early 20th century marked an important chapter in the history of baseball, highlighting the spirit of competition and the diverse backgrounds of players who contributed to the sport's rich tapestry.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 63 3 12 0 0 0 4 0 2 9 0.190 0.239 0.190 0.429 -331.7

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career OBP .239 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.429 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 34.6% 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
1914 IND FL 22 57 2 10 0 0 0 4 0 2 9 0.175 .255 (-31%) .322 (-29%) .339 (-48%) .661 (-39%) -331.7
1915 NEW FL 3 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 24 0 77 35 5 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 IND C 21 0 72 34 5 7
1915 NEW C 3 0 5 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 24