George Borchers
Born: 4/18/1869 in Sacramento, CA, USA
Died: 10/24/1938 in Sacramento, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1888-05-18 | Final Game: 1895-05-26
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: George Bernard Borchers
Biography
George Borchers, born in 1869, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, an era marked by the sport's evolution and increasing popularity. His career spanned from 1888 to 1895, during which he appeared in major league games that showcased the transition from the early days of baseball to a more organized and competitive format. Borchers held a career record of 4-5, finishing with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.72 and accumulating 26 strikeouts. While he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound reflected the growing emphasis on pitching during a time when the game was undergoing significant changes.
Borchers played in a period when the sport was still establishing its identity, and pitchers began to play a pivotal role in teams' strategies. His playing style and statistics serve as a snapshot of a time when pitchers were developing their craft amidst evolving rules and player dynamics. Although his career was relatively brief, Borchers remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, contributing to the foundational years of the game that would lead to its modern form.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 67.7 | 68 | 28 | 2 | 32 | 26 | 3.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CHC | NL | 4 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 67.0 | 67 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 3.49 | - |
| 1895 | LS3 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0.061 | 0.088 | 0.121 | 0.209 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CHC | NL | 10 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0.061 | 0.0 |
| 1895 | LS3 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CHN | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 1 |
| 1888 | CHN | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1895 | LS3 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |