George Caithamer
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1934)
George Caithamer was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1934 for the Chicago White Sox. In 5 career games, he hit .316 with 6 hits and 3 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 160 lb
- Died
- 6/1/1954 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1934-09-17
- Last Game
- 1934-09-30
Full name: George Theodore Caithamer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .316 | .350 | .368 | .718 | 0 |
Career AVG .316 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — +13.6% above league average.
Career OBP .350 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .368 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career OPS .718 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CHA | AL | 5 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .316 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .316 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .182 |
| Away | 2 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .500 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-09-30 | CHW | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-26 | CHW | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-23 | CHW | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1934-09-19 | CHW | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1934-09-17 | CHW | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |
George Caithamer: the record in brief
September 17, 1934 and September 30, 1934 bracket George Caithamer's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago White Sox in 1934. At 5 feet, 7 inches and 160 pounds, Caithamer is listed as a catcher. The bio says Caithamer threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is July 22, 1910, in Chicago, IL, USA. Caithamer's death is recorded on June 1, 1954, in Chicago, IL, USA. George Caithamer was the playing name; the full given name is George Theodore.
The batting record for Caithamer: 5 games, 6 hits in 19 at bats, and a .316 average, adding 3 runs batted in. Set against a .278 league average for the same years, Caithamer's .316 average sits 13.6% above it. Caithamer's lone season row is 1934 with the Chicago White Sox: 5 games, 6 hits in 19 at bats.
The best of the last games listed came on September 30, 1934, 3 hits in 4 at bats.
The position breakdown shows 5 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Caithamer
- Was George Caithamer a pitcher?
- No. George Caithamer was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did George Caithamer hit?
- George Caithamer hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did George Caithamer play for?
- George Caithamer played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1934).
- What were George Caithamer's career stats?
- In 5 games, George Caithamer had 6 hits, 3 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .316 batting average.
- What position did George Caithamer play?
- George Caithamer played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Caithamer and how much did he weigh?
- George Caithamer was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was George Caithamer's career batting average?
- George Caithamer batted .316 over his career, with 6 hits in 19 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Caithamer have?
- George Caithamer drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is George Caithamer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Caithamer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.