George Cutshaw, baseball player, 1912-1923

George Cutshaw

Born: 7/29/1886 in Wilmington, IL, USA

Died: 8/22/1973 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-25 | Final Game: 1923-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: George William Cutshaw

Biography

George Cutshaw, born in 1886, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1912 until his retirement in 1923. Cutshaw's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of the lively ball and a shift towards more offensive play. Over the course of 1,516 games, he compiled a respectable batting average of .265, amassing 1,487 hits and 25 home runs. Cutshaw was known for his ability to drive in runs, finishing his career with 653 RBIs, showcasing his capacity as a reliable offensive contributor. In addition to his hitting prowess, Cutshaw was an adept base runner, stealing 271 bases throughout his career. His speed on the bases added a dynamic element to his playing style, making him a dual threat. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Cutshaw's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he helped shape the offensive landscape of baseball during the early 20th century. His legacy remains as a testament to the skill and versatility that characterized the era in which he played.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1516 5621 629 1487 195 89 25 653 271 300 242 0.265 0.305 0.344 0.649 -5571.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 19 2 2 1 0 0 2 1 1 0.105

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1916 WS BRO 5 19 2 2 1 0 0 2 1 1 0.105

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1486 0 3762 4473 299 635
3B 7 0 4 5 1 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1484
Third Base 7
Shortstop 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1918 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Notre Dame South Bend IN 1908

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1922 Most Valuable Player AL 26th 1.0 64 0
1913 Most Valuable Player NL 22th 3.0 64 0