George Toporcer, baseball player, 1921-1928

George Toporcer

Born: 2/9/1899 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 5/17/1989 in Huntington Station, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-13 | Final Game: 1928-06-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

George Toporcer was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1928. Primarily known as a position player, Toporcer played in a total of 546 games throughout his career. He built a solid reputation as a reliable hitter, finishing with 437 hits and a commendable batting average of .279. His offensive contributions included 9 home runs and 151 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 22 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the field. Toporcer's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensively charged environment. His playing style reflected the adaptability and skill required to succeed in a realm that was beginning to embrace power hitting while still valuing contact and speed. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Toporcer's contributions to the teams he played for during the 1920s remain a testament to his dedication and talent in the sport. He retired on June 2, 1928, leaving behind a legacy as a capable player in an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
546 1566 223 437 76 22 9 151 22 150 93 0.279 0.347 0.373 0.720 -379.8

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .373 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.720 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — near 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
1921 STL NL 22 53 4 14 1 0 0 2 1 3 4 0.264 .286 (-8%) .344 (-12%) .395 (-28%) .739 (-21%) -178.3
1922 STL NL 116 352 56 114 25 6 3 36 2 24 18 0.324 .285 (+13%) .345 (+7%) .397 (+14%) .743 (+11%) 716.3
1923 STL NL 97 303 45 77 11 3 3 35 4 41 14 0.254 .282 (-10%) .344 (+1%) .390 (-13%) .734 (-6%) -256.7
1924 STL NL 70 198 30 62 10 3 1 24 2 11 14 0.313 .283 (+10%) .345 (+5%) .389 (+5%) .734 (+5%) 171.6
1925 STL NL 83 268 38 76 13 4 2 26 7 36 15 0.284 .288 (-2%) .349 (+7%) .407 (-6%) .756 (avg) 87.0
1926 STL NL 64 88 13 22 3 2 0 9 1 8 9 0.250 .279 (-11%) .345 (-6%) .390 (-16%) .735 (-11%) -167.5
1927 STL NL 86 290 37 72 13 4 0 19 5 27 16 0.248 .282 (-12%) .344 (-9%) .392 (-18%) .736 (-14%) -752.2
1928 STL NL 8 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1926 WS SLN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 16 4 1 1
2B 105 0 195 256 24 51
3B 95 0 74 159 7 11
OF 1 0 2 0 1 0
SS 249 0 443 657 63 111

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 SLN 2B 12 0 24 37 4 6
1921 SLN SS 2 0 1 5 0 0
1922 SLN 2B 1 0 1 2 0 0
1922 SLN 3B 6 0 2 7 2 1
1922 SLN OF 1 0 2 0 1 0
1922 SLN SS 91 0 168 246 27 34
1923 SLN 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1923 SLN 2B 52 0 130 162 17 39
1923 SLN 3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1923 SLN SS 33 0 62 77 7 18
1924 SLN 2B 3 0 2 2 1 0
1924 SLN 3B 33 0 22 54 2 2
1924 SLN SS 25 0 32 49 5 6
1925 SLN 2B 7 0 8 16 1 1
1925 SLN SS 66 0 141 215 15 40
1926 SLN 2B 27 0 22 35 1 3
1926 SLN 3B 1 0 0 2 0 0
1926 SLN SS 5 0 2 3 0 0
1927 SLN 1B 1 0 9 1 1 1
1927 SLN 2B 2 0 3 2 0 1
1927 SLN 3B 54 0 49 95 3 8
1927 SLN SS 27 0 37 62 9 13
1928 SLN 1B 1 0 7 3 0 0
1928 SLN 2B 1 0 5 0 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 105
Third Base 97
Shortstop 249
Right Field 1