Lefty George
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1918)
Lefty George was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1918 for 4 teams, including the St. Louis Browns, a span of 8 seasons. Across 52 career appearances, he went 7-21 with a 3.85 ERA and 74 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 155 lb
- Died
- 5/13/1955 in York, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-04-14
- Last Game
- 1918-08-24
Full name: Thomas Edward George
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 4 | 9 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.1 | 136 | 54 | 51 | 23 | 4.18 | 3.37 (-24%) | -2660.3 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 0 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 44.1 | 69 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 4.87 | 3.36 (-45%) | -377.1 |
| 1915 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 28.0 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 3.86 | 2.90 (-33%) | -414.5 |
| 1918 | BSN | NL | 1 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 54.1 | 56 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 2.32 | 2.83 (+18%) | 28.5 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 7 | 21 | 52 | 26 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 243.0 | 285 | 104 | 98 | 74 | 3.85 | — | -3,423 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 92 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16 | .152 | .188 | .228 | .416 | 0 |
Career AVG .152 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.
Career OBP .188 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 42.6% below league average.
Career SLG .228 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.
Career OPS .416 vs. league average .670 across their career seasons — 37.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 27 | 44 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .114 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 11 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CIN | NL | 7 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1918 | BSN | NL | 10 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 55 | 92 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16 | .152 | — | — | — | — | 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 (108 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 41 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | .171 |
| Away | 22 | 50 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .140 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 122.2 | 155 | 60 | 47 | 41 | 4.40 |
| Away | 21 | 120.0 | 130 | 52 | 53 | 33 | 3.90 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918-08-24 | BSN | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1918-08-21 | BSN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-20 | BSN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-08-18 | BSN | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-17 | BSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-13 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-03 | BSN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-07-31 | BSN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-07-27 | BSN | CHC | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-07-25 | BSN | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918-08-24 | BSN | CIN | L | 9.0 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1918-08-20 | BSN | CHC | L | 4.1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1918-08-18 | BSN | CHC | W | 9.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1918-08-17 | BSN | STL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-13 | BSN | NY1 | L | 7.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1918-08-03 | BSN | PIT | L | 9.0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 1918-07-31 | BSN | CHC | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-07-27 | BSN | CHC | — | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1918-07-25 | BSN | CIN | L | 9.0 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1915-09-27 | CIN | CHC | L | 8.0 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 52 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington | VA | 1908 |
Lefty George: the record in brief
April 14, 1911 and August 24, 1918 bracket Lefty George's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, George's seasons break down as the St. Louis Browns (1911), the Cleveland Naps (1912), the Cincinnati Reds (1915), and the Boston Braves (1918). At 6'0" and 155 pounds, George is listed as a pitcher. The bio says George batted and threw left-handed. George was born on August 13, 1886, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. George died on May 13, 1955, in York, PA, USA. George's full given name, per the bio, is Thomas Edward George.
The pitching table credits George with a 7-21 record and a 3.85 ERA in 52 games. The same table counts 74 strikeouts and 14 complete games. Against a 3.10 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.85 mark was 24.3% worse. In 1911, one of the busiest seasons, George posted a 4.18 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.37.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lefty George
- What years did Lefty George play?
- Lefty George played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1918.
- Was Lefty George a pitcher?
- Yes. Lefty George pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 74 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Lefty George hit?
- Lefty George hit 0 career home runs with 14 hits.
- What teams did Lefty George play for?
- Lefty George played for 4 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1911), the Cleveland Naps (1912), the Cincinnati Reds (1915), and the Boston Braves (1918).
- What were Lefty George's career stats?
- In 52 games, Lefty George went 7-21 with a 3.85 ERA, 74 strikeouts, and 243.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Lefty George play?
- Lefty George played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lefty George and how much did he weigh?
- Lefty George was listed at 6 feet and 155 pounds.
- What was Lefty George's career ERA?
- Lefty George finished with a 3.85 career ERA, going 7-21 with 74 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Lefty George have?
- Lefty George recorded 74 career strikeouts.
- Is Lefty George in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lefty George has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.