George Carey
Born: 12/4/1870 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Died: 12/17/1916 in East Liverpool, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1895-04-26 | Final Game: 1903-07-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: George C. Carey
Biography
George Carey was a professional baseball player born in 1870, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1895 to July 6, 1903. Primarily known as a position player, Carey played a total of 299 games throughout his career. He recorded 313 hits, achieving a respectable batting average of .271. His offensive contributions included one home run and 159 runs batted in, along with five stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's success both with his bat and on the basepaths.
Carey's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the game was evolving from the late Victorian era into the early modern era of the sport. While not a superstar, his solid performance and consistent presence in the lineup reflected the competitive nature of the league at the time. His tenure in baseball, although relatively brief, left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and contributed to the growing popularity of the game in the early 20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 299 | 1157 | 114 | 313 | 60 | 20 | 1 | 159 | 5 | 52 | 68 | 0.271 | 0.308 | 0.360 | 0.667 | -1278.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BLN | NL | 123 | 490 | 59 | 128 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 75 | 2 | 27 | 32 | 0.261 | -1735.6 |
| 1898 | LS3 | NL | 8 | 32 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1902 | WSN | AL | 120 | 452 | 46 | 142 | 35 | 11 | 0 | 60 | 3 | 20 | 21 | 0.314 | 1375.7 |
| 1903 | WSN | AL | 48 | 183 | 8 | 37 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0.202 | -918.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 298 | 0 | 2851 | 140 | 44 | 150 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BLN | 1B | 123 | 0 | 1132 | 43 | 15 | 73 |
| 1895 | BLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | BLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | BLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | LS3 | 1B | 8 | 0 | 94 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| 1902 | WS1 | 1B | 120 | 0 | 1190 | 69 | 14 | 54 |
| 1903 | WS1 | 1B | 47 | 0 | 435 | 23 | 11 | 18 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 298 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |