George Tomer, baseball player, 1913-1913

George Tomer

Born: 11/26/1895 in Perry, IA, USA

Died: 12/15/1984 in Perry, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-17 | Final Game: 1913-09-17

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George Clarence Tomer

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Biography

George Tomer, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player whose career was brief yet notable for its rarity. He played a single game in Major League Baseball on September 17, 1913, making him one of the many players who experienced the unique challenges of the early 20th century baseball landscape. During this era, the sport was evolving dramatically, transitioning from the deadball era, characterized by low-scoring games and defensive strategies, to a more offense-driven style that would emerge in subsequent decades. Tomer's career statistics reflect the limited opportunities he had at the major league level; he appeared in only one game, finished without a hit, and recorded no runs batted in or stolen bases, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of traditional statistical achievements, Tomer's presence in the major leagues, however fleeting, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport, even if only briefly. His story serves as a reminder of the dedication and passion that characterized the game during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1913 SLA AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

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