George Creamer, baseball player, 1878-1884

George Creamer

Born: 1855 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 6/27/1886 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1878-05-01 | Final Game: 1884-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2"

Full name: George W. Creamer

Biography

George Creamer was a professional baseball player born in 1855, who played primarily during the early years of Major League Baseball from 1878 until his retirement on October 2, 1884. As a position player, Creamer participated in a total of 500 games, during which he recorded 400 hits and achieved a career batting average of .215. His offensive contributions included one home run and 99 runs batted in, illustrating his role as a steady, albeit not prolific, presence in the lineup during an era characterized by the evolution of baseball from its formative years into a more organized professional sport. Creamer's career unfolded during a time when baseball was still establishing itself as America's pastime, navigating through the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While he did not achieve fame as a power hitter—evidenced by his singular home run—Creamer was known for his tenacity and durability, reflecting the spirit of the players of his time. Despite a lack of stolen bases, his participation in 500 games highlighted his commitment to the sport, leaving a mark in the annals of baseball history as one of the many players who contributed to the early development of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
500 1862 234 400 55 28 1 99 0 71 89 0.215 0.244 0.276 0.520 -4278.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 473 0 1401 1549 324 218
3B 6 0 8 10 2 2
OF 19 0 24 4 7 0
SS 3 0 4 10 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 473
Third Base 6
Shortstop 3
Center Field 17
Right Field 5