George Culver
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1966-1974)
George Culver was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1974 for 6 teams, including the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 9 seasons. Across 335 career appearances, he went 48-49 with a 3.62 ERA, 451 strikeouts, and 23 saves.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1966-09-07
- Last Game
- 1974-06-09
Full name: George Raymond Culver
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8.38 | 3.52 (-138%) | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 7 | 3 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 75.0 | 71 | 33 | 31 | 41 | 3.96 | 3.30 (-20%) | 59.2 |
| 1968 | CIN | NL | 11 | 16 | 42 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 226.1 | 229 | 81 | 84 | 114 | 3.22 | 2.98 (-8%) | -872.3 |
| 1969 | CIN | NL | 5 | 7 | 32 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 101.1 | 117 | 48 | 52 | 58 | 4.26 | 3.61 (-18%) | -1477.6 |
| 1970 | SLN | NL | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 56.2 | 64 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 4.61 | 3.89 (-19%) | -907.8 |
| 1970 | HOU | NL | 3 | 3 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 45.0 | 44 | 16 | 21 | 31 | 3.20 | 3.89 (+18%) | 836.1 |
| 1971 | HOU | NL | 5 | 8 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 95.1 | 89 | 28 | 38 | 57 | 2.64 | 3.47 (+24%) | 994.4 |
| 1972 | HOU | NL | 6 | 2 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 97.1 | 73 | 33 | 43 | 82 | 3.05 | 3.26 (+7%) | 336.4 |
| 1973 | LAN | NL | 4 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 42.0 | 45 | 14 | 21 | 23 | 3.00 | 3.75 (+20%) | -560.6 |
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 3 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.2 | 26 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 4.82 | 3.75 (-29%) | -224.2 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.2 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 6.65 | 3.63 (-83%) | -581.7 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 48 | 49 | 335 | 57 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 789.0 | 793 | 317 | 352 | 451 | 3.62 | — | -2,398 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 342 | 161 | 8 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 63 | .124 | .144 | .149 | .293 | -503 |
Career AVG .124 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.
Career OBP .144 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 54.5% below league average.
Career SLG .149 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 59.4% below league average.
Career OPS .293 vs. league average .683 across their career seasons — 57.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 53 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CIN | NL | 49 | 66 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 24 | .121 | .236 (-49%) | .298 (-47%) | .340 (-60%) | .638 (-54%) | -502.8 |
| 1969 | CIN | NL | 32 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | .097 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | SLN | NL | 11 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | HOU | NL | 32 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | HOU | NL | 59 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | HOU | NL | 45 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | LAN | NL | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 342 | 161 | 8 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 63 | .124 | — | — | — | — | -503 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (677 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 176 | 58 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 7 | .138 |
| Away | 166 | 103 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 4 | .117 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 170 | 375.0 | 418 | 195 | 175 | 209 | 4.68 |
| Away | 165 | 413.2 | 375 | 122 | 177 | 242 | 2.65 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-06-09 | PHI | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-06-04 | PHI | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-27 | PHI | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974-05-14 | PHI | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-12 | PHI | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-07 | PHI | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-01 | PHI | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-04-30 | PHI | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-04-27 | PHI | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-04-26 | PHI | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-06-09 | PHI | CIN | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-06-04 | PHI | ATL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-05-27 | PHI | ATL | — | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974-05-14 | PHI | WSN | — | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-12 | PHI | PIT | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-07 | PHI | SDP | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-05-01 | PHI | SFG | — | 0.1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-04-30 | PHI | SFG | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-04-27 | PHI | SDP | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-04-26 | PHI | SDP | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CLE | P | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967 | CLE | P | 53 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | CIN | P | 42 | 35 | 23 | 45 | 2 | 2 |
| 1969 | CIN | P | 32 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | SLN | P | 11 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1970 | HOU | P | 32 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | HOU | P | 59 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 3 |
| 1972 | HOU | P | 45 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | LAN | P | 28 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | PHI | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | PHI | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 335 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield College | Bakersfield | CA | 1962, 1963 |
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George Culver: the record in brief
According to the bio, George Culver debuted on September 7, 1966 and played a final game on June 9, 1974. Culver played for the Cleveland Indians (1966 to 1967), the Cincinnati Reds (1968 through 1969), the St. Louis Cardinals (1970), the Houston Astros (1970 through 1972), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1973), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1973 through 1974). At 185 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame, Culver is listed as a pitcher. Culver batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Culver was born on July 8, 1943, in Salinas, CA, USA. The given name on file is George Raymond Culver.
The pitching table credits Culver with a 48-49 record and a 3.62 ERA in 335 games. Also on Culver's record: 451 strikeouts and 23 saves. Culver's 3.62 ERA was close to the 3.50 league figure for those seasons. The best win total was 11, in 1968. 1968 was Culver's sharpest full season, a 3.22 ERA against the league's 2.98.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Culver
- What years did George Culver play?
- George Culver played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1974.
- Was George Culver a pitcher?
- Yes. George Culver pitched in the major leagues, recording 48 wins and 451 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did George Culver hit?
- George Culver hit 0 career home runs with 20 hits.
- What teams did George Culver play for?
- George Culver played for 6 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1966–1967), the Cincinnati Reds (1968–1969), the St. Louis Cardinals (1970), the Houston Astros (1970–1972), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1973), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1973–1974).
- What were George Culver's career stats?
- In 335 games, George Culver went 48-49 with a 3.62 ERA, 451 strikeouts, 789.0 innings pitched, and 23 saves.
- What position did George Culver play?
- George Culver played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Culver and how much did he weigh?
- George Culver was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was George Culver's career ERA?
- George Culver finished with a 3.62 career ERA, going 48-49 with 451 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did George Culver have?
- George Culver recorded 451 career strikeouts.
- Is George Culver in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Culver has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.