Charles George
Born: 12/25/1912 in Waycross, GA, USA
Died: 8/15/1999 in Metairie, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1935-06-30 | Final Game: 1945-09-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Charles Peter George
Biography
Charles George was a professional baseball player born in 1912, whose career spanned from 1935 to 1945. Primarily a position player, George appeared in 118 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 53 hits, contributing to a batting average of .177. Though he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 24 runs throughout his career. His speed on the bases was notably limited, as he finished with zero stolen bases.
George played in an era that experienced significant changes in the game, including the transition from the Great Depression to World War II, which affected player availability and the overall landscape of baseball. Despite not being a standout performer statistically, his contributions as a role player helped support his teams during challenging times. His career, though modest in terms of offensive output, reflected the dedication and resilience of many athletes during this period in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 299 | 15 | 53 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 28 | 59 | 0.177 | 0.248 | 0.221 | 0.468 | -1604.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | CLE | AL | 23 | 77 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 0.195 | -415.1 |
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 7 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | CHC | NL | 35 | 64 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.156 | -522.8 |
| 1945 | PHA | AL | 51 | 138 | 8 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 29 | 0.174 | -666.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 94 | 0 | 413 | 44 | 8 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | CLE | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | CLE | C | 22 | 0 | 164 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1938 | BRO | C | 7 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941 | CHN | C | 18 | 0 | 63 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 1945 | PHA | C | 46 | 0 | 161 | 14 | 5 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 94 |