George Culver
Born: 7/8/1943 in Salinas, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-09-07 | Final Game: 1974-06-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: George Raymond Culver
Biography
George Culver was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1943 who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1974. Over the course of his career, Culver established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 48 wins and 49 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 3.62. He recorded a total of 451 strikeouts and notched 23 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a relief option when needed.
Culver's career spanned a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility, he contributed to several teams, adapting to the evolving strategies of the sport. His performance on the field reflected both his skill and the changing dynamics of pitchers’ roles during the late 1960s and early 1970s, a time when the game saw significant advancements in training and player conditioning. After retiring, Culver left behind a legacy that highlighted the importance of dependable pitching in a rapidly changing baseball landscape.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 49 | 335 | 57 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 789.0 | 793 | 317 | 42 | 352 | 451 | 3.62 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8.38 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 7 | 3 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 75.0 | 71 | 33 | 31 | 41 | 3.96 | 59.2 |
| 1968 | CIN | NL | 11 | 16 | 42 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 226.3 | 229 | 81 | 84 | 114 | 3.22 | -913.0 |
| 1969 | CIN | NL | 5 | 7 | 32 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 101.3 | 117 | 48 | 52 | 58 | 4.26 | -1508.4 |
| 1970 | HOU | NL | 3 | 3 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 45.0 | 44 | 16 | 21 | 31 | 3.20 | 836.1 |
| 1970 | STL | NL | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 56.7 | 64 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 4.61 | - |
| 1971 | HOU | NL | 5 | 8 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 95.3 | 89 | 28 | 38 | 57 | 2.64 | 994.4 |
| 1972 | HOU | NL | 6 | 2 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 97.3 | 73 | 33 | 43 | 82 | 3.05 | 336.4 |
| 1973 | LAD | NL | 4 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 42.0 | 45 | 14 | 21 | 23 | 3.00 | - |
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 3 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 26 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 4.82 | -225.0 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 6.65 | -584.3 |
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 | 0.124 | 0.144 | 0.149 | 0.293 | -548.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 53 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CIN | NL | 49 | 66 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0.121 | -548.5 |
| 1969 | CIN | NL | 32 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.097 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | HOU | NL | 32 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | STL | NL | 11 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | HOU | NL | 59 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | HOU | NL | 45 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | LAD | NL | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 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 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 335 | 57 | 67 | 156 | 13 | 13 |
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 | HOU | P | 32 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | SLN | P | 11 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 335 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield College | Bakersfield | CA | 1962, 1963 |