George Fallon
Born: 7/8/1914 in Jersey City, NJ, USA
Died: 10/25/1994 in Lake Worth, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-09-27 | Final Game: 1945-07-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: George Decatur Fallon
Biography
George Fallon, born in 1914, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1937 until his final game on July 13, 1945. Primarily a position player, Fallon appeared in 133 games over his career, where he recorded 61 hits, including one home run, and drove in 21 runs. His batting average stood at .216, and he contributed two stolen bases during his time in the league.
Fallon played in an era defined by the challenges of World War II, which affected many players and the overall landscape of baseball. Despite the competitive atmosphere of the time, he managed to leave his mark on the game through his perseverance and dedication on the field. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Fallon's contributions to his teams during a tumultuous period in American history remain a noteworthy part of baseball's rich tapestry.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | 282 | 26 | 61 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 25 | 26 | 0.216 | 0.285 | 0.270 | 0.554 | -849.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | STL | NL | 36 | 78 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.231 | -308.4 |
| 1944 | STL | NL | 69 | 141 | 16 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 0.199 | -459.6 |
| 1945 | STL | NL | 24 | 55 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0.236 | -81.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | WS | SLN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 82 | 0 | 136 | 149 | 10 | 30 |
| 3B | 6 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| SS | 44 | 0 | 72 | 96 | 7 | 22 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | BRO | 2B | 4 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1943 | SLN | 2B | 36 | 0 | 65 | 86 | 5 | 18 |
| 1944 | SLN | 2B | 38 | 0 | 57 | 53 | 3 | 11 |
| 1944 | SLN | 3B | 6 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 1944 | SLN | SS | 24 | 0 | 38 | 57 | 3 | 14 |
| 1945 | SLN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | SLN | SS | 20 | 0 | 34 | 39 | 4 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 82 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 44 |