George Caithamer

Born: 7/22/1910 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/1/1954 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-17 | Final Game: 1934-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: George Theodore Caithamer

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Biography

George Caithamer was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1934 season. Playing primarily as a position player, Caithamer's career spanned from September 17 to September 30 of that year, during which he participated in five games. He showcased a strong batting ability, finishing his short stint with a commendable .316 batting average, accumulating six hits, three runs batted in (RBIs), and no home runs. Despite not having the opportunity to establish a lengthy career, his performance in those limited appearances demonstrated his potential as a capable hitter. Caithamer’s time in the league unfolded during an era that was characterized by a transition in baseball, with the game evolving in the wake of the deadball era and the early stages of the live-ball period. While he did not leave a lasting statistical legacy, his brief involvement in Major League Baseball is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport during the 1930s. His journey reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players during that time, marking him as a footnote in the extensive history of the game.

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	0.316	0.350	0.368	0.718	0.0

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 0.718 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	CHW	AL	5	19	1	6	1	0	0	3	0	1	5	0.316	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	5	0	21	2	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	CHA	C	5	0	21	2	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	5