George Cunningham
Born: 7/13/1894 in Sturgeon Lake, MN, USA
Died: 3/10/1972 in Chattanooga, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-04-14 | Final Game: 1921-05-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: George Harold Cunningham
Biography
George Cunningham was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1916 to 1921. Born in 1894, he made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offense-driven approaches of the 1920s. Over the course of his career, Cunningham compiled a record of 16-25, showcasing his determination and resilience on the mound. He finished his tenure with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.13, reflecting his ability to manage opposing batters effectively.
Cunningham was known for his competitive spirit and skillful pitching technique, which earned him a total of 167 strikeouts and 8 saves throughout his career. While his win-loss record may not fully capture his contributions to the game, his ERA indicates that he often kept games within reach for his team. Cunningham's career unfolded during a pivotal time in baseball history, and his performances contributed to the evolving narrative of the sport as it moved toward an era of increased offensive output and strategic pitching.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 25 | 123 | 36 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 477.0 | 444 | 166 | 2 | 178 | 167 | 3.13 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | DET | AL | 7 | 10 | 35 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 150.3 | 146 | 46 | 74 | 68 | 2.75 | -889.8 |
| 1917 | DET | AL | 2 | 7 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 139.0 | 113 | 45 | 51 | 49 | 2.91 | -892.5 |
| 1918 | DET | AL | 6 | 7 | 27 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 140.0 | 131 | 49 | 38 | 39 | 3.15 | 618.3 |
| 1919 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47.7 | 54 | 26 | 15 | 11 | 4.91 | -266.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 210 | 27 | 47 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 36 | 67 | 0.224 | 0.337 | 0.295 | 0.633 | -83.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | DET | AL | 35 | 41 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0.268 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | DET | AL | 44 | 34 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | DET | AL | 56 | 112 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 34 | 0.223 | -83.6 |
| 1919 | DET | AL | 26 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 123 | 0 | 18 | 150 | 14 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | DET | P | 35 | 0 | 6 | 49 | 3 | 2 |
| 1917 | DET | P | 44 | 0 | 4 | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| 1918 | DET | P | 27 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| 1918 | DET | OF | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919 | DET | P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 1921 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 123 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 20 |