George Diehl
Born: 2/25/1918 in Emmaus, PA, USA
Died: 8/24/1986 in Kingsport, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1942-04-19 | Final Game: 1943-05-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 196 lbs
Full name: George Krause Diehl
Biography
George Diehl was a professional baseball player born in 1918, whose career spanned a brief period during the early 1940s. He played in the Major Leagues from 1942 until 1943, participating in only two games as a position player. Despite his limited playing time, Diehl's involvement in the game came during a challenging era marked by World War II, which saw many players enlist or serve in the military, thereby altering the landscape of professional baseball.
Throughout his career, Diehl recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, and he did not steal any bases. His time in the majors may not have yielded statistical success, but his presence on a Major League roster during such a tumultuous time in history reflects the spirit of perseverance and determination characteristic of the era. As a player who faced the extraordinary challenges of baseball during wartime, Diehl's story serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the sport, even if their careers were not marked by significant achievements.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.45 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |