George Chalmers
Born: 6/7/1888 in Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
Died: 8/5/1960 in Bronx, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-09-21 | Final Game: 1916-08-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 189 lbs
Full name: George W. Chalmers
Biography
George Chalmers was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1888, whose career spanned from 1910 until 1916. He played during a transitional era in baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing prominence of the modern game. Chalmers was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and his ability to challenge hitters, which was reflected in his career statistics; he finished with a record of 29 wins and 41 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.41, and a total of 290 strikeouts.
Throughout his career, Chalmers demonstrated a strong pitching repertoire, contributing to his team's efforts with a total of 6 saves. His time in Major League Baseball coincided with significant changes in the sport, including the rise of the deadball era, which emphasized pitching prowess and defense. Although his win-loss record may not fully capture his talents, his strikeout numbers indicate his effectiveness and skill in a challenging competitive landscape. After retiring in 1916, Chalmers left his mark on the game as a dedicated pitcher, remembered for his contributions during a pivotal time in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 41 | 121 | 77 | 36 | 4 | 6 | 646.3 | 645 | 245 | 17 | 279 | 290 | 3.41 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 21 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 5.32 | -50.2 |
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 13 | 10 | 38 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 208.7 | 196 | 72 | 101 | 101 | 3.11 | -1399.3 |
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 3 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57.7 | 64 | 21 | 37 | 22 | 3.28 | -2412.3 |
| 1913 | PHI | NL | 3 | 10 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 116.0 | 133 | 62 | 51 | 46 | 4.81 | -1440.2 |
| 1914 | PHI | NL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 23 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 5.50 | -691.0 |
| 1915 | PHI | NL | 8 | 9 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 170.3 | 159 | 47 | 45 | 82 | 2.48 | 1921.8 |
| 1916 | PHI | NL | 1 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 53.7 | 49 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 3.19 | -641.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | 209 | 8 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 84 | 0.163 | 0.178 | 0.201 | 0.379 | -858.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PHI | NL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 38 | 73 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0.178 | -497.8 |
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 12 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | PHI | NL | 26 | 33 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.212 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | PHI | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | PHI | NL | 26 | 59 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.169 | -360.3 |
| 1916 | PHI | NL | 12 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | WS | PHI | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.0 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2.25 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | WS | PHI | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.0 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2.25 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 121 | 3 | 32 | 171 | 11 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PHI | P | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911 | PHI | P | 38 | 0 | 11 | 50 | 5 | 2 |
| 1912 | PHI | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | PHI | P | 26 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | PHI | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | PHI | P | 26 | 0 | 8 | 49 | 1 | 1 |
| 1916 | PHI | P | 12 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 121 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan College | New York | NY | 1908 |