George Canale
Born: 8/11/1965 in Memphis, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-09-03 | Final Game: 1991-10-05
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: George Anthony Canale
Biography
George Canale, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1991. Primarily serving as a position player, Canale played a total of 44 games during his brief career. He showcased power at the plate, hitting 4 home runs and driving in 13 runs, although he finished with a batting average of .164. Despite the limited playing time, his contributions reflected the competitive nature of the era, characterized by a mix of emerging talents and established stars.
Canale's playing style was typical of the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period when baseball was evolving with a focus on power hitters and strategic gameplay. While he did not steal any bases during his time in the majors, his ability to hit for power made him a noteworthy figure in the lineup. Though his career was short-lived, George Canale remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the challenges many players faced in establishing themselves in a highly competitive environment.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 73 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 0.164 | 0.276 | 0.384 | 0.659 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 13 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 10 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 21 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 36 | 24 | 219 | 23 | 3 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ML4 | 1B | 11 | 7 | 86 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 1990 | ML4 | 1B | 6 | 5 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | ML4 | 1B | 19 | 12 | 101 | 15 | 2 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 36 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ML4 | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | VA | 1984, 1985, 1986 |