George Theodore, baseball player, 1973-1974

George Theodore

Born: 11/13/1946 in Salt Lake City, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-04-14 | Final Game: 1974-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: George Basil Theodore

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Biography

George Theodore, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the early 1970s. He played as a position player from 1973 to 1974, appearing in a total of 105 games. Theodore’s career was characterized by his speed and versatility on the field, contributing to a playing style that reflected the dynamic nature of the game during that era. He recorded 42 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 16 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .219. Notably, he also showcased his speed with 1 stolen base. Theodore's time in the majors came during a transformative period in baseball, as teams began to emphasize power hitting and speed on the bases. Despite not achieving overwhelming statistical success, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates, are remembered by fans and historians alike. His journey through the league exemplified the opportunities and challenges faced by players in the competitive landscape of the 1970s, making him a part of baseball's rich tapestry during this era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
105 192 21 42 5 0 2 16 1 18 27 0.219 0.291 0.276 0.567 -589.5

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .276 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.567 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 18.8% 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
1973 NYN NL 45 116 14 30 4 0 1 15 1 10 13 0.259 .256 (+1%) .325 (-1%) .378 (-16%) .703 (-9%) -164.1
1974 NYN NL 60 76 7 12 1 0 1 1 0 8 14 0.158 .256 (-39%) .324 (-24%) .369 (-43%) .693 (-34%) -425.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1973 WS NYN 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 18 12 113 4 1 10
OF 45 28 64 4 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 NYN 1B 4 3 20 2 0 3
1973 NYN OF 33 24 60 3 1 1
1974 NYN 1B 14 9 93 2 1 7
1974 NYN OF 12 4 4 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 18
Left Field 37
Center Field 3
Right Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Utah Salt Lake City UT 1967, 1968, 1969