George Winter

Born: 4/27/1878 in New Providence, PA, USA

Died: 5/26/1951 in Ramsey, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-06-15 | Final Game: 1908-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: George Lovington Winter

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Biography

George Winter, born in 1878, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, a time when the sport was evolving rapidly and pitchers were beginning to dominate the game. Winter's career spanned from 1901 to 1908, during which he played for multiple teams, including the Boston Americans and the Chicago White Sox. Over his career, he compiled a record of 83 wins and 102 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.87, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound in an era that was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Winter was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 568 strikeouts, a noteworthy achievement for his time. He also contributed to his teams with four saves, reflecting his versatility and reliability in high-pressure situations. Despite his overall win-loss record, Winter's ERA and strikeout totals highlight his skill as a pitcher during an era when the game was becoming increasingly competitive and challenging. His contributions to the teams he played for, alongside his statistical achievements, helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
83	102	220	182	146	9	4	1656.0	1552	528	32	377	568	2.87	0

Career ERA 2.87 vs. league average 2.83 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1901	BOS	AL	16	12	28	28	26	1	0	241.0	234	75	66	63	2.80	3.49 (+20%)	-23.6
1902	BOS	AL	11	9	20	20	18	0	0	168.3	149	56	53	51	2.99	3.17 (+6%)	-500.3
1903	BOS	AL	9	8	24	19	14	0	0	178.3	182	61	37	64	3.08	3.10 (+1%)	185.4
1904	BOS	AL	8	4	20	16	12	1	0	135.7	126	35	27	31	2.32	2.66 (+13%)	-1453.6
1905	BOS	AL	16	17	35	27	24	2	0	264.3	249	87	54	119	2.96	2.82 (-5%)	1961.7
1906	BOS	AL	6	18	29	22	18	1	2	207.7	215	95	38	72	4.12	2.68 (-54%)	-701.5
1907	BOS	AL	12	15	35	27	21	4	1	256.7	198	59	61	88	2.07	2.50 (+17%)	1065.1
1908	BOS	AL	4	14	22	17	8	0	0	147.7	150	50	34	55	3.05	2.40 (-27%)	-83.6
1908	DET	AL	1	5	7	6	5	0	1	56.3	49	10	7	25	1.60	2.40 (+33%)	891.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
223	592	56	114	5	0	1	20	9	20	168	0.193	0.224	0.206	0.430	-2198.0

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OBP .224 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career SLG .206 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.430 vs. league average 0.637 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1901	BOS	AL	28	100	7	19	0	1	6	1	0	27	0.190	.271 (-30%)	.326 (-39%)	.359 (-39%)	.686 (-39%)	-633.0
1902	BOS	AL	20	61	5	10	0	0	1	0	3	20	0.164	.266 (-39%)	.321 (-37%)	.343 (-52%)	.665 (-45%)	-416.8
1903	BOS	AL	24	66	7	7	2	0	1	0	1	25	0.106	.261 (-59%)	.316 (-62%)	.345 (-61%)	.662 (-61%)	-633.3
1904	BOS	AL	23	43	7	5	0	0	0	0	5	15	0.116	—	—	—	—	0.0
1905	BOS	AL	35	92	12	24	0	0	5	4	5	21	0.261	.248 (+5%)	.307 (avg)	.322 (-19%)	.629 (-10%)	-117.5
1906	BOS	AL	29	69	8	17	1	0	4	1	3	21	0.246	.247 (avg)	.307 (-10%)	.315 (-17%)	.622 (-13%)	-139.2
1907	BOS	AL	35	94	6	21	1	0	0	3	3	25	0.223	.245 (-9%)	.304 (-14%)	.308 (-24%)	.613 (-19%)	-258.0
1908	BOS	AL	22	49	4	9	1	0	3	0	0	10	0.184	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	DET	AL	7	18	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
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
1908	WS	DET	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	1	0	0	1.0	1	0	1	0	0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1908	WS	DET	0	0	1	0	0	1.0	1	0	1	0	0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	220	115	94	490	46	21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	BOS	P	28	0	15	64	8	4
1902	BOS	P	20	0	4	50	5	1
1903	BOS	P	24	0	19	47	4	0
1904	BOS	P	20	16	7	43	6	1
1905	BOS	P	35	27	14	83	6	4
1906	BOS	P	29	22	13	59	2	4
1907	BOS	P	35	27	6	77	5	5
1908	BOS	P	22	17	10	45	5	1
1908	DET	P	7	6	6	22	5	1