George Bamberger
Born: 8/1/1923 in Staten Island, NY, USA
Died: 4/4/2004 in North Redington Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-04-19 | Final Game: 1959-04-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: George Irvin Bamberger
Biography
George Bamberger was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1959. Primarily known as a position player, Bamberger played in a total of 11 games during his time in the league. Despite his limited playing time, he was part of the baseball landscape during a period marked by significant changes in the sport, including the integration of African American players and the evolution of playing styles in the post-war era.
Throughout his career, Bamberger faced challenges that many players of his time encountered, as he recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While his statistics may not reflect a prolific career, Bamberger's journey through the major leagues serves as a reminder of the often overlooked narratives that contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His time in the sport ultimately laid groundwork for future generations and highlighted the fierce competition for roster spots in an era of burgeoning talent.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.3 | 25 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 9.42 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.3 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7.56 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | BAL | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | NY1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | NY1 | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | BAL | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |