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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 | ML2 | NL | 50 | 193 | 30 | 41 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0.212 | -420.0 |
| 1879 | SR1 | NL | 15 | 60 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.217 | -155.2 |
| 1880 | WOR | NL | 85 | 306 | 40 | 61 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0.199 | -1093.9 |
| 1881 | WOR | NL | 80 | 309 | 42 | 64 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 11 | 27 | 0.207 | -1131.0 |
| 1882 | WOR | NL | 81 | 286 | 27 | 65 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 14 | 24 | 0.227 | -77.1 |
| 1883 | PT1 | AA | 91 | 369 | 54 | 94 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0.255 | -100.3 |
| 1884 | PT1 | AA | 98 | 339 | 38 | 62 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0.183 | -1300.7 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 | ML2 | 2B | 28 | 0 | 53 | 103 | 30 | 5 |
| 1878 | ML2 | 3B | 6 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| 1878 | ML2 | OF | 17 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 1879 | SR1 | 2B | 10 | 0 | 21 | 31 | 11 | 1 |
| 1879 | SR1 | SS | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 1879 | SR1 | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1880 | WOR | 2B | 85 | 0 | 238 | 274 | 68 | 34 |
| 1881 | WOR | 2B | 80 | 0 | 230 | 248 | 51 | 39 |
| 1882 | WOR | 2B | 81 | 0 | 241 | 283 | 54 | 50 |
| 1883 | PT1 | 2B | 91 | 0 | 310 | 274 | 67 | 42 |
| 1884 | PT1 | 2B | 98 | 0 | 308 | 336 | 43 | 47 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 473 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Center Field | 17 |
| Right Field | 5 |