Peaches Graham
Born: 3/23/1877 in Aledo, IL, USA
Died: 7/25/1939 in Long Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-09-14 | Final Game: 1912-06-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: George Frederick Graham
Biography
Peaches Graham was a professional baseball player born in 1877, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1902 until his retirement in 1912. Primarily playing as a position player, Graham participated in a total of 373 games throughout his career. His offensive contributions included 265 hits, 85 RBIs, and a batting average of .265, showcasing his ability to be a consistent presence at the plate during the early 20th century.
Notably, Graham's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. He recorded 21 stolen bases, indicating his capacity for speed and base-running savvy, which was becoming increasingly valued in the game. Although he hit only one home run, his overall contributions helped shape the competitive landscape of baseball during his active years. Graham's legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, reflecting the challenges and triumphs of players during that era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5.40 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | 999 | 99 | 265 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 85 | 21 | 114 | 67 | 0.265 | 0.347 | 0.314 | 0.661 | 989.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CLE | AL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | CHC | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | BSN | NL | 75 | 215 | 22 | 59 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 23 | 15 | 0.274 | 482.3 |
| 1909 | BSN | NL | 92 | 267 | 27 | 64 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 24 | 17 | 0.240 | -199.9 |
| 1910 | BSN | NL | 110 | 291 | 31 | 82 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 33 | 15 | 0.282 | 534.4 |
| 1911 | BSN | NL | 33 | 88 | 7 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 0.273 | 119.1 |
| 1911 | CHC | NL | 36 | 71 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 0.239 | 119.1 |
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 24 | 59 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 0.288 | 73.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 6 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 3B | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| C | 298 | 213 | 1112 | 399 | 75 | 38 |
| OF | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | BSN | C | 62 | 57 | 242 | 75 | 15 | 6 |
| 1908 | BSN | 2B | 5 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1909 | BSN | C | 76 | 74 | 293 | 111 | 22 | 14 |
| 1909 | BSN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1909 | BSN | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | BSN | OF | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | BSN | C | 87 | 82 | 318 | 132 | 16 | 11 |
| 1910 | BSN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | BSN | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910 | BSN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | BSN | C | 26 | 0 | 104 | 31 | 13 | 4 |
| 1911 | CHN | C | 28 | 0 | 78 | 25 | 3 | 3 |
| 1912 | PHI | C | 19 | 0 | 77 | 25 | 6 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 300 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 6 |