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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 102 | 357 | 41 | 100 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 16 | 31 | 16 | 0.280 | -97.3 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 147 | 592 | 72 | 158 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 80 | 39 | 39 | 22 | 0.267 | 318.7 |
| 1914 | BRO | NL | 153 | 583 | 69 | 150 | 22 | 12 | 2 | 78 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 0.257 | -471.1 |
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 154 | 566 | 68 | 139 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 62 | 28 | 34 | 35 | 0.246 | -901.0 |
| 1916 | BRO | NL | 154 | 581 | 58 | 151 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 63 | 27 | 25 | 32 | 0.260 | -597.9 |
| 1917 | BRO | NL | 135 | 487 | 42 | 126 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 49 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 0.259 | -122.7 |
| 1918 | PIT | NL | 126 | 463 | 56 | 132 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 68 | 25 | 27 | 18 | 0.285 | 855.6 |
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 139 | 512 | 49 | 124 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 51 | 36 | 30 | 22 | 0.242 | -1016.0 |
| 1920 | PIT | NL | 131 | 488 | 56 | 123 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 47 | 17 | 23 | 10 | 0.252 | -1467.5 |
| 1921 | PIT | NL | 98 | 350 | 46 | 119 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 53 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 0.340 | 196.1 |
| 1922 | DET | AL | 132 | 499 | 57 | 133 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 61 | 11 | 20 | 13 | 0.267 | -1589.2 |
| 1923 | DET | AL | 45 | 143 | 15 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 0.224 | -678.8 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | BRO | 2B | 91 | 0 | 192 | 290 | 21 | 31 |
| 1912 | BRO | 3B | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | BRO | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | BRO | 2B | 147 | 0 | 402 | 448 | 38 | 79 |
| 1914 | BRO | 2B | 153 | 0 | 455 | 444 | 38 | 74 |
| 1915 | BRO | 2B | 154 | 0 | 397 | 473 | 26 | 53 |
| 1916 | BRO | 2B | 154 | 0 | 361 | 467 | 36 | 51 |
| 1917 | BRO | 2B | 134 | 0 | 319 | 377 | 27 | 43 |
| 1918 | PIT | 2B | 126 | 0 | 323 | 366 | 26 | 60 |
| 1919 | PIT | 2B | 139 | 0 | 344 | 392 | 15 | 56 |
| 1920 | PIT | 2B | 129 | 0 | 336 | 423 | 25 | 62 |
| 1921 | PIT | 2B | 84 | 0 | 196 | 253 | 23 | 36 |
| 1922 | DET | 2B | 132 | 0 | 334 | 390 | 21 | 69 |
| 1923 | DET | 2B | 43 | 0 | 103 | 150 | 3 | 21 |
| 1923 | DET | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 |