Milt Galatzer
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1933-1939)
Milt Galatzer was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1939 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 7 seasons. In 251 career games, he hit .268 with 192 hits, 1 home runs, and 57 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 168 lb
- Died
- 1/29/1976 in San Francisco, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1933-06-25
- Last Game
- 1939-10-01
Full name: Milton Galatzer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 717 | 105 | 192 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 57 | 10 | 92 | 46 | .268 | .354 | .326 | .681 | -476 |
Career AVG .268 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .354 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .326 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.
Career OPS .681 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | CLE | AL | 57 | 160 | 19 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 23 | 21 | .237 | .270 (-12%) | .329 (+1%) | .377 (-25%) | .707 (-13%) | -252.1 |
| 1934 | CLE | AL | 49 | 196 | 29 | 53 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 21 | 8 | .270 | .278 (-3%) | .340 (+1%) | .392 (-13%) | .733 (-6%) | -172.1 |
| 1935 | CLE | AL | 93 | 259 | 45 | 78 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 35 | 8 | .301 | .279 (+8%) | .342 (+13%) | .399 (-10%) | .742 (+1%) | 182.7 |
| 1936 | CLE | AL | 49 | 97 | 12 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 8 | .237 | .283 (-17%) | .349 (-5%) | .404 (-26%) | .753 (-16%) | -234.6 |
| 1939 | CIN | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 251 | 717 | 105 | 192 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 57 | 10 | 92 | 46 | .268 | — | — | — | — | -476 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4.50 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (252 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 130 | 391 | 65 | 123 | 1 | 36 | .315 |
| Away | 121 | 325 | 40 | 69 | 0 | 20 | .212 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4.50 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939-10-01 | CIN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939-09-29 | CIN | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-19 | CIN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-25 | CLE | SLA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-23 | CLE | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-22 | CLE | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1936-08-29 | CLE | PHA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-08-26 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-08-09 | CLE | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-07-26 | CLE | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-08-26 | CLE | MIN | — | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 8 |
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 31 |
| Right Field | 154 |
Milt Galatzer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Milt Galatzer debuted on June 25, 1933 and played a final game on October 1, 1939. The season rows list, in order, the Cleveland Indians (1933 to 1936) and the Cincinnati Reds (1939). Galatzer, an outfielder by primary position, batted and threw left-handed. Galatzer is listed at 5-foot-10 and 168 pounds. Galatzer was born on May 4, 1907, in Chicago, IL, USA. Galatzer died on January 29, 1976, in San Francisco, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Milton.
Across 251 games at the plate, Galatzer's career line reads 192 hits in 717 at bats for a .268 average, plus 1 home run and 57 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .354 and .326 give Galatzer a career OPS of .681. The .268 career average is close to the .277 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 7.3% below league average (.681 against .735). No season topped the 78 hits of 1935.
Frequently Asked Questions about Milt Galatzer
- What years did Milt Galatzer play?
- Milt Galatzer played in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1939.
- Was Milt Galatzer a pitcher?
- No. Milt Galatzer was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Milt Galatzer hit?
- Milt Galatzer hit 1 career home run with 192 hits.
- What teams did Milt Galatzer play for?
- Milt Galatzer played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1933–1936) and the Cincinnati Reds (1939).
- What were Milt Galatzer's career stats?
- In 251 games, Milt Galatzer had 192 hits, 1 home runs, 57 RBI, 105 runs, and 10 stolen bases, with a .268 batting average.
- What position did Milt Galatzer play?
- Milt Galatzer played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Milt Galatzer and how much did he weigh?
- Milt Galatzer was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 168 pounds.
- How many home runs did Milt Galatzer hit each season?
- Milt Galatzer's home runs by season: 1 in 1933, 0 in 1934, 0 in 1935, 0 in 1936, and 0 in 1939. His most in one season was 1, in 1933.
- What was Milt Galatzer's career batting average?
- Milt Galatzer batted .268 over his career, with 192 hits in 717 at bats.
- How many RBI did Milt Galatzer have?
- Milt Galatzer drove in 57 runs in his career.
- What was Milt Galatzer's career ERA?
- Milt Galatzer finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- Is Milt Galatzer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Milt Galatzer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.