George Blaeholder
Born: 1/26/1904 in Orange, CA, USA
Died: 12/29/1947 in Garden Grove, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-04-20 | Final Game: 1936-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: George Franklin Blaeholder
Biography
George Blaeholder was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1936. Born in 1904, Blaeholder’s career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Throughout his tenure, he showcased a competitive spirit and a commitment to his craft, accumulating a career record of 104 wins and 125 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.54, while he struck out 572 batters, demonstrating his ability to challenge opposing hitters effectively.
Blaeholder's playing style was marked by his versatility on the mound, as he not only started games but also contributed in relief, evidenced by his 12 career saves. Despite facing the challenges of competing against some of the best hitters of his time, he remained a reliable presence in various pitching rotations. Blaeholder's contributions to the game and his tenacity on the field left an imprint on the teams for which he played, making him a notable figure in the annals of baseball history. He retired from professional play in 1936, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the competitive nature of baseball during his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | 125 | 338 | 251 | 106 | 14 | 12 | 1914.3 | 2220 | 966 | 173 | 535 | 572 | 4.54 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 31.50 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5.00 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 10 | 15 | 38 | 26 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 214.3 | 235 | 104 | 52 | 87 | 4.37 | -1297.3 |
| 1929 | SLA | AL | 14 | 15 | 42 | 24 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 222.0 | 237 | 103 | 61 | 72 | 4.18 | 486.9 |
| 1930 | SLA | AL | 11 | 13 | 37 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 191.3 | 235 | 98 | 46 | 70 | 4.61 | -351.4 |
| 1931 | SLA | AL | 11 | 15 | 35 | 32 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 226.3 | 280 | 114 | 56 | 79 | 4.53 | 536.8 |
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 14 | 14 | 42 | 36 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 258.3 | 304 | 135 | 76 | 80 | 4.70 | -644.7 |
| 1933 | SLA | AL | 15 | 19 | 38 | 36 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 255.7 | 283 | 134 | 69 | 63 | 4.72 | -3564.6 |
| 1934 | SLA | AL | 14 | 18 | 39 | 33 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 234.3 | 276 | 110 | 68 | 66 | 4.22 | -214.1 |
| 1935 | PHA | AL | 6 | 10 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 149.0 | 173 | 66 | 49 | 22 | 3.99 | -1474.8 |
| 1935 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 7.13 | -907.2 |
| 1936 | CLE | AL | 8 | 4 | 35 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 134.3 | 158 | 76 | 47 | 30 | 5.09 | -4990.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 338 | 626 | 43 | 89 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 41 | 2 | 46 | 208 | 0.142 | 0.201 | 0.190 | 0.391 | -4047.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 38 | 71 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0.211 | -246.1 |
| 1929 | SLA | AL | 42 | 74 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0.122 | -720.2 |
| 1930 | SLA | AL | 37 | 65 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 0.185 | -445.8 |
| 1931 | SLA | AL | 35 | 77 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 0.143 | -606.7 |
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 42 | 88 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 0.136 | -748.2 |
| 1933 | SLA | AL | 38 | 77 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 23 | 0.182 | -421.6 |
| 1934 | SLA | AL | 39 | 75 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 0.093 | -859.3 |
| 1935 | PHA | AL | 23 | 47 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.043 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | SLA | AL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | CLE | AL | 35 | 46 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 338 | 0 | 141 | 469 | 36 | 33 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | SLA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | SLA | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | SLA | P | 38 | 0 | 13 | 70 | 6 | 2 |
| 1929 | SLA | P | 42 | 0 | 15 | 74 | 1 | 4 |
| 1930 | SLA | P | 37 | 0 | 19 | 27 | 6 | 4 |
| 1931 | SLA | P | 35 | 0 | 25 | 55 | 4 | 3 |
| 1932 | SLA | P | 42 | 0 | 14 | 53 | 4 | 6 |
| 1933 | SLA | P | 38 | 0 | 15 | 68 | 3 | 4 |
| 1934 | SLA | P | 39 | 0 | 16 | 43 | 3 | 6 |
| 1935 | PHA | P | 23 | 0 | 10 | 40 | 7 | 2 |
| 1935 | SLA | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1936 | CLE | P | 35 | 0 | 12 | 30 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 338 |