Les German
Born: 6/1/1869 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 6/10/1934 in Germantown, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1890-08-27 | Final Game: 1897-08-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Lester Stanley German
Biography
Les German was a professional baseball pitcher who played during the late 19th century, a period characterized by the evolution of the game as it transitioned from the deadball era to a more offensive style. Born in 1869, German's career spanned from 1890 until 1897, during which he showcased his skills on the mound for several teams. He finished his career with a record of 34 wins and 63 losses, an ERA of 5.45, and recorded 151 strikeouts along with 2 saves.
German's tenure in Major League Baseball was marked by the challenges of pitching in an era when the game was rapidly changing. His performance reflected both the struggles and the innovations of the time, as pitchers were beginning to develop new techniques and strategies. Although he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for and the game itself remain a part of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 63 | 130 | 93 | 74 | 0 | 2 | 858.7 | 1104 | 520 | 30 | 378 | 151 | 5.45 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | BL3 | AA | 5 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 132.3 | 147 | 71 | 54 | 37 | 4.83 | -644.5 |
| 1893 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 152.0 | 162 | 70 | 70 | 35 | 4.14 | -768.3 |
| 1894 | NY1 | NL | 9 | 8 | 24 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 143.0 | 186 | 88 | 68 | 21 | 5.54 | -1725.1 |
| 1895 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 11 | 25 | 18 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 178.3 | 243 | 118 | 78 | 36 | 5.96 | -1760.9 |
| 1896 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 1896 | WAS | NL | 2 | 20 | 28 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 166.7 | 240 | 117 | 74 | 20 | 6.32 | -2530.9 |
| 1897 | WAS | NL | 3 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 83.7 | 117 | 52 | 33 | 2 | 5.59 | -1525.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | 411 | 60 | 107 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 11 | 33 | 20 | 0.260 | 0.323 | 0.316 | 0.639 | -1028.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | BL3 | AA | 17 | 51 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0.118 | -358.8 |
| 1893 | NY1 | NL | 22 | 74 | 10 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0.311 | -72.3 |
| 1894 | NY1 | NL | 24 | 60 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.300 | -198.8 |
| 1895 | NY1 | NL | 35 | 111 | 16 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 0.261 | -151.4 |
| 1896 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1896 | WAS | NL | 30 | 70 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0.229 | 0.0 |
| 1897 | WAS | NL | 19 | 44 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.341 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 14 | 0 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 1 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 130 | 0 | 44 | 186 | 22 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | BL3 | P | 17 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| 1893 | NY1 | P | 20 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 5 | 0 |
| 1893 | NY1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1893 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1894 | NY1 | P | 24 | 0 | 10 | 36 | 4 | 1 |
| 1895 | NY1 | P | 25 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| 1895 | NY1 | 3B | 11 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 1 |
| 1896 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | WAS | P | 28 | 0 | 11 | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| 1896 | WAS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | WAS | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | WAS | P | 15 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | WAS | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | WAS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 130 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 14 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |