George Treadway

Born: 11/11/1866 in Greenup County, KY, USA

Died: 11/5/1928 in Riverside, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1893-04-27 | Final Game: 1896-06-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: George B. Treadway

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Biography

George Treadway, born in 1866, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1893 to 1904, a period that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Treadway played in a total of 328 games, during which he established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating 368 hits and achieving a batting average of .285. He demonstrated both power and speed on the field, hitting 13 home runs and driving in 227 runs, while also stealing 60 bases, showcasing his all-around offensive capabilities. Treadway's contributions to the game extended beyond mere statistics; he was part of the evolution of baseball tactics during a time when players began to emphasize a more dynamic style of play. His ability to combine hitting prowess with base-running skills made him an asset to the teams he played for, allowing him to leave a lasting impact on the game. As baseball moved into the 20th century, Treadway’s performances provided a glimpse of the exciting developments that would soon follow in the sport. His career remains a testament to the talents of an era that laid the groundwork for modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
328	1290	259	368	58	46	13	227	60	165	115	0.285	0.370	0.432	0.802	1004.9

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .370 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .432 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.802 vs. league average 0.764 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
1893	BLN	NL	115	458	78	119	16	17	1	67	24	58	50	0.260	.279 (-7%)	.356 (-2%)	.379 (-1%)	.735 (-2%)	-209.3
1894	BRO	NL	124	482	125	159	28	26	4	102	27	73	43	0.330	.309 (+7%)	.379 (+11%)	.435 (+20%)	.814 (+16%)	1651.2
1895	BRO	NL	87	343	56	89	14	3	8	57	9	33	22	0.259	.296 (-12%)	.361 (-9%)	.399 (-3%)	.761 (-6%)	-437.0
1896	LS3	NL	2	7	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0