Milt Galatzer
Born: 5/4/1907 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 1/29/1976 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1933-06-25 | Final Game: 1939-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Milton Galatzer
Biography
Milt Galatzer was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1933 to 1939. Born in 1907, Galatzer emerged during a time when the game was beginning to evolve, moving away from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. He played primarily as a position player and appeared in 251 games throughout his career. Galatzer compiled a respectable .268 batting average, amassing 192 hits, which included 1 home run and 57 runs batted in (RBIs). His speed on the bases was evident, as he recorded 10 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute beyond just hitting.
Galatzer's playing style reflected the characteristics of many players of his era, emphasizing contact hitting and strategic base running. While he may not have achieved the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, he carved out a niche as a reliable performer in the leagues he played. His contributions during his playing years provided valuable experience and insights to the teams he was part of, as they navigated the changing landscape of Major League Baseball leading into the late 1930s. Galatzer retired from the game on October 1, 1939, leaving behind a legacy as a steady competitor in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
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 | 0.268 | 0.354 | 0.326 | 0.681 | -530.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | CLE | AL | 57 | 160 | 19 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 23 | 21 | 0.237 | -277.2 |
| 1934 | CLE | AL | 49 | 196 | 29 | 53 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 21 | 8 | 0.270 | -212.8 |
| 1935 | CLE | AL | 93 | 259 | 45 | 78 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 35 | 8 | 0.301 | 214.0 |
| 1936 | CLE | AL | 49 | 97 | 12 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 0.237 | -254.8 |
| 1939 | CIN | NL | 3 | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| OF | 212 | 0 | 350 | 20 | 16 | 2 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | CLE | 1B | 5 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1933 | CLE | OF | 40 | 0 | 74 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1934 | CLE | OF | 49 | 0 | 91 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1935 | CLE | OF | 81 | 0 | 134 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 1936 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | CLE | OF | 42 | 0 | 51 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1939 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 8 |
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 31 |
| Right Field | 154 |